Audition Tips Part 3...Closed Auditions

Hi Everyone!

Pixie O'Kneel here.

This time around, I want to talk about "closed auditions".

A closed audition means the auditions are closed to the public.

Keep in mind that it can be very nerve-wracking to other "auditionees" to have people they don't know at the audition, especially when auditioning for a Burlesque show. Seasoned performers may feel like they are giving a free show and debutantes could be just plain freaked out.

While everyone needs support, when you're auditioning at a closed audition, you're going to have to leave your friends at home. You can call and celebrate or commiserate when it's over.

Talk to y'all again soon!

Audition Tips Part 1...Your Music & Auditioning by Video

Hi everyone!

Pixie O'Kneel here.

The auditions for Gifts & Garters are coming up on November 5th. Here are a few suggestions to make sure you will shine like the top of the Chrysler Building at your next audition.

Music

~Put your music on a CD and bring 2 copies. Make sure you use the blank discs that say "CD-R" on the packaging.

~Have the music for your audition piece and only that music on the CD. Don't use your practice CD that is looped.

~Don't expect the place you are auditioning to have hook ups for your Ipod, or other MP3 player.

Auditioning via Video

~Make sure your pets are not in the room you are filming in. Pets are extremely unpredictable. The same thing goes for children, you never know what the little darlings are going to do, plus it's distracting.

~Have some one help you with the camera and the music. if you are able, edit the parts of you running over to start the camera and then running over to start the music out.

~Move the furniture around so it is not blocking the view of you.

~If you are not using a video link to your audition from a site such as YouTube, send a DVD and not a VHS tape.

~Make sure you are vertical on the screen and not horizontal.

~DVD vs. Video link? In my honest opinion, It is best to send a video link, that is unless you are specifically asked to send a DVD.


I hope these tips have been helpful, and I will be posting more in the future.

Talk to y'all again soon!

Burlesque Auditions for Mid Summer Masquerade

Did you know that Bewitching Burlesque Revue just loves to uncover new talent? Many performers have debuted on our stage. Rose Darling debuted as a soloist earlier this year and since has been a finalist for the "One to Watch" award at Hot Rods and Heels and she will be performing in Chicago in August. Cora Coquette, another debutante from our show in April has been asked to perform in La Divina Burlesque's Atomic Frolic at The Lakewood Theater.

So, think you have what it takes?

We are looking for new performers for our next event Aug.8th- a Mid Summer Masquerade! All are welcome.

In person auditions for this event are:
June 24, 8pm at the
Plaza Theater
1115 4th Ave
Carrollton, Texas.

Video submissions are also accepted and can be submitted any time up until the 24th.
We are also looking for vendors for this event! Contact Bewitchingburlesque AT gmail DOT com for more information!