Casting directors report that for every “sweet” role (think: the loyal best friend, the romantic interest with a heart of gold), they receive over 1,500 submissions. The category is notoriously difficult because the parameters seem simple, but the execution is nuanced.
Always have a well-rehearsed monologue and, if it's a musical, a song that fits the "sweet" or "savory" theme of the show. Sweet auditions bridgette
380 Likes, TikTok video from Bridget DeVine (@bridget.dev): “Watch as a theatre kid auditions with the emotional song 'Starving'. TikTok·bridget.dev Embrace the Audition Season: Overcoming Fear Casting directors report that for every “sweet” role
Heartfelt Harmony
She didn’t perform with grand gestures. Her voice was steady, like a hand on a shoulder. By the time she reached the end, the casting panel had forgotten their clipboards. 380 Likes, TikTok video from Bridget DeVine (@bridget
Before every audition, actors must “slate” (state their name, role, and sometimes a fun fact). Bridgette’s slate is always the same:
Key challenges include: