One-Act play audition Q & A
by LEAH CUNNINGHAM
Issue date: 11/23/09 Section: A&E
When you see a production put on by Piedmont's theatre department, it looks effortless.
We get to see the end result of hours of rehearsals and just the right combination of talent.
Sara Gardiner tells the Navigator about her role in the upcoming One-Act Play Festival.
Why did you decide to audition?
"I wanted to audition because I performed in theatre all during my high school career and I wanted to go out and "break a leg" one last time.
I realized that this would probably be my last opportunity to perform on stage before going out into the real world and teaching young children. I was also curious to see everyone's reactions to the idea of me acting."
What was the audition process?
"The auditions took place on a Sunday night. For the auditions, we were put into groups of five. We each walked down mainstage and performed our monologues and a short song.
The directing class and faculty took notes on our performance. After that, we were contacted to inform us of whether or not we had received a call back, or a second audition.
I was called back for a few different plays. After that night, I could only wait. We were told that we would know the results and be able to check the cast list later that week."
How did you feel during the preparation and process of auditioning?
"In the beginning, I was very nervous and stressed because I didn't know what to expect. For me, preparing for the auditions was hilarious because I would be running around my room singing and randomly screaming parts from my monologue.
Right before the auditions, I had cheerleading practice and could not focus because all I had in the back of my mind was the audition.
The second round of auditions was a lot more laid back and less stressful. It was more bonding time and a great way to express myself."
What part did you get in what play?
"I was cast for Anna Gunter's play Jerry Finnegan's Sister. I will be playing the role of Beth Finnegan. Caleb Faille will be playing the role of Brian Dowd. There are only two of us in the play, which is very interesting."
We get to see the end result of hours of rehearsals and just the right combination of talent.
Sara Gardiner tells the Navigator about her role in the upcoming One-Act Play Festival.
Why did you decide to audition?
"I wanted to audition because I performed in theatre all during my high school career and I wanted to go out and "break a leg" one last time.
I realized that this would probably be my last opportunity to perform on stage before going out into the real world and teaching young children. I was also curious to see everyone's reactions to the idea of me acting."
What was the audition process?
"The auditions took place on a Sunday night. For the auditions, we were put into groups of five. We each walked down mainstage and performed our monologues and a short song.
The directing class and faculty took notes on our performance. After that, we were contacted to inform us of whether or not we had received a call back, or a second audition.
I was called back for a few different plays. After that night, I could only wait. We were told that we would know the results and be able to check the cast list later that week."
How did you feel during the preparation and process of auditioning?
"In the beginning, I was very nervous and stressed because I didn't know what to expect. For me, preparing for the auditions was hilarious because I would be running around my room singing and randomly screaming parts from my monologue.
Right before the auditions, I had cheerleading practice and could not focus because all I had in the back of my mind was the audition.
The second round of auditions was a lot more laid back and less stressful. It was more bonding time and a great way to express myself."
What part did you get in what play?
"I was cast for Anna Gunter's play Jerry Finnegan's Sister. I will be playing the role of Beth Finnegan. Caleb Faille will be playing the role of Brian Dowd. There are only two of us in the play, which is very interesting."
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