Audition Room

The first rule of dressing for an audition is simple...start with what makes you feel grounded, confident, and comfortable. PERIOD. At the end of the day, it's your work that matters.

Equity work, in most cases, does pay more and offers the protections we deserve. Union contracts are built on the premise that artists’ time, health, and energy are valuable. Non-union work, on the other hand, often doesn’t meet that standard. It can feel like you’re pouring yourself into a role only to realize the paycheck doesn’t cover rent. That’s a frustrating reality, and deeply unfair to actors.

No, you're not crazy, choosing an audition song and figuring out what goes in your rep book can feel overwhelming. You just want to leave an audition knowing you made an impression, and your song is a big percentage of that. Finding the right pieces can be a difficult task! 

When it comes to auditions, instead of praying for perfection, aim for presence. Being human in the room is way more powerful than pretending you’re not. Here's some tips for bouncing back when the occasional 'oops' happens in the room.

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives direction on how to feel stronger in your next audition. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.

If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking for an expert curated list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table and to wow casting directors.

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives tips surrounding the 2025 audition season. What if this is the audition season you shine brighter than ever? What if you just figure it out, and feel really freaking good about yourself during the next couple months? Ask yourself THOSE questions.

Spencer Glass, coach and actor, shares tips in combating difficult questions that are sometimes asked during the holidays. Before we go deeper, let me just say this: you don't owe anyone an explanation as you're passing the lasagna around the table.

Understanding vocal types is essential not only for singers but also for composers, directors, and educators who work with performers. What are the different voice types that shape the world of music and theater? Let's break them down!

If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives his thoughts on being a full time actor and holding a full-time job. What if being an actor meant you had a parallel career that you love?

Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, shares tips for actors to shine under pressure in their auditions. Check out 5 tips on managing your audition nerves here!

There is no correct way to get an agent. There's no one way street, perfect strategy, or recipe that can get you an agent meeting. Are there certain things to think about/tools to have under your belt to make the process a little simpler? Absolutely, and we'll get to that.

Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, provides tips and advice for parents who have children who are interested in becoming an actor. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 

Spencer Glass, actor, and career coach for actors, explores how artists should focus less on not having summer theatre work, and more on lifting their artistry. 

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, discusses the toxicity of comparing yourself as an actor, and measuring your career to others. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice.

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, dives deep into the reality of booking jobs, and coming to terms with the fact that actors can't be a fit for everyone and every piece. 

Spencer Glass, career coach for actors, explores the subconscious apologetic energy that lives in artists. Glass, an actor himself, has battled the apology voice, and describes how it creeps out during auditions.

One of the first questions many people have when they're planning for an audition is 'what should I sing?' Look no further! We're rounding up a list of some of the top classic Broadway audition songs for adults.

2020 has undoubtedly changed the way that the entertainment industry operates- at least for now. It may be a while before you have to navigate a crowded hallway for an audition, so what better time to perfect your remote job-booking skills than now?

Updated September 2023: Auditioning for college musical theatre programs this season and don't know where to start? Let Cleveland Musical Theatre be your guide for CMT Unifieds, taking place October 9-11, 2020!

Updated September 2023: If you're a singer in need of something more than a karaoke track to show off your vocal chops, there are plenty of resources for vocalists that provide downloadable piano tracks- some of them are even free! Check out our seven favorite sites to find download-ready and custom tracks to help you sound your best!