Audition Vocabulary Worksheet

The ability to captivate an audience
The position of the actor in relation to the audience
How the character feels in the moment
What is keeping a character from achieving their goal
An audition where the actors present a prepared monologue and/or song
An open audition with a large number of actors
The tempo and timing of a performer or stage production
A competitive tryout for a role that can include an interview, cold reading, prepared work, or improvisation
Parts of the stage divided by location
Ways for the character to overcome the obstacle and achieve their goals
A character's objective, desire, or intention at a certain point in the story
The reason a character behaves or speaks in a certain way
Reading aloud from a script or text without preparation or rehearsal
A follow-up audition by invitation only for performers being considered for a specific role
A photo that focuses on a person's face
A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience
A small unit of action for a character signaling a change in mood, intention, or tactic