Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for auditions.
- Clarify production requirements in consultation with relevant production personnel.
- Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials to facilitate selection of appropriate performers.
- Obtain and assess resume's of potential performers that may match character profiles.
- Schedule and advertise auditions at varying times where possible to maximise availability of potential performers.
- Ensure auditioning applicants are supplied with relevant audition information prior to or at auditions.
- Arrange for relevant facilities to be available for conducting auditions and recording performers.
- Audition performers.
- Conduct audition process in a manner that facilitates comparative assessments of performers according to specific performance elements.
- Establish an environment conducive to achieving optimum performance from those auditioning.
- Brief performers on required characterisation and scene context to assist them in their performance.
- Require performers to provide relevant slate details for audition tape, including nominating part for which they are auditioning.
- Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and subsequently their performance.
- Select performers.
- Review screen tests and notes to determine most suitable performers for the production.
- Consider relevant previous body of work that may influence selections.
- Organise additional auditions or call backs where necessary, including assessing ability of performers to interact with others.
- Select performers most suited to required roles and ensure all performers are notified of audition outcomes.
- Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with relevant production personnel.