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So, you’ve signed up with a casting agency and your child is excited about the prospect of doing some acting or modelling. But how about the next step? The audition process can be daunting, especially for first-timers. So, how do you get your child ready to smash that audition out of the park and charm the socks off the director? Here’s some useful tips!
Prepare, prepare, prepare
Preparation is the key to most things in life. It’s especially true for auditions for kids! Firstly, it’s important to understand the role. This is more particular for acting, but even modelling, you’d want to know what kind of photo shoots are occurring. For acting, if it’s a particular role your child is going for, help them understand that role.
You can talk it through with them and even help them practice. Let them have some fun with the character, and if there’s lines, you definitely want to help them practice those. It just makes it so much easier when the audition comes around.
Be yourself
Although being in character is important, in most auditions for kids, the director is looking for personality. So, tell your kids it’s ok to be themselves. Let their personality shine through during the audition, and you never what it might lead to. Even if the director doesn’t think your child is right for one role, they may have something else that’s perfect for them.
Choosing the right age roles to audition for
When deciding which auditions to attend, pay attention to the age range. Some casting calls may require a certain age-range, and that’s fine. But others may simply state they need someone to play a 12-year-old female character, for example. If your daughter is 14 or 15 but they look young, there’s no reason not to audition. It’s very common for actors to play younger roles, and directors also love it. They get a slightly more mature actor, potentially a more skilled actor, without compromising the actual role itself.
Remember to keep auditions for kids fun
One of the most important things you can do to help your child prepare is to keep it fun. Auditions for kids are usually a pretty fun experience, and you don’t want them getting too nervous. Keep it light, don’t put pressure on them, and treat it as the fun experience it should be.
Clothing advice for auditions
Clothing is important when attending auditions for kids. Some auditions might ask for a specific style of clothing, while others are open to interpretation. Even if a clothing requirement isn’t specified, it doesn’t hurt to try and match what you think the character would look like. We don’t recommend you go overboard buying clothes for every audition, but if your child is going for a particular role, it certainly doesn’t hurt to look the part.
The best auditions for kids
At Casting Kids, we represent children from 6 months to 16 years. If your child is interested in acting or modelling, we’d love to hear from you. With a strong client base and regular opportunities, we know we can represent your child the right way. find out more, contact us today.