5 ways to stand out at an audition - for singers and actors 

If I don't get the role on my first audition, I will keep trying to get a role. I will believe in myself and I won't give up. I will make sure my dream comes true.

My tips : 1. Wear something that slightly resembles the person you’re auditioning for. (It helps) 2. When you can pick your schedule for and audition always choose the one after lunch because the Judges are happy because they’ve eaten and in a good mood (picking the last one is not really effective because all the judges wanna go home and they’re tired) 3. Always prepare a second song of a different music genre. Also you need the second song just in case the song you were supposed to sing will be sung by everyone ( Singing a song that a lot of other people are singing would lead to comparison like “oh this person sang it better” or also the judges being like “not this again”) 4. Learn fast because some auditions will make you memorize a song in just a minute and ask you to sing. 5. Even though you’re really nervous and have no idea what to do act like you do. (Fake it till you make it). 6. Arriving on time is late. Always be early. 7. People getting the main roles are usually leaders. So practice your leadership. 8. Have good conduct because even if you’re the best singer or dancer once you act rude it’s game over. Be like someone everyone would want to work with. 9. People can be mean and rude. Always be prepared to be yelled at. 10. For your photo you can edit it to make yourself look nice but don’t edit it too much. Look like yourself. 11. If you can’t reach that high note but you really wanna do that one song, try changing it a bit to fit your vocal range. 12. Do research on the play and the person that you’re auditioning for.

her: have no expectations me: i expect to not get the role

she reminds me of Winona Ryder

This is good advice not just for auditions but to apply to life in general! With my first audition EVER coming up, it was really helpful. Thanks !

I absolutely love this women.

My next audition is in an hour! Pray for me!

I just literally passed an audition by watching this video... ♥️ Thank you!!!

The thing I struggle with is confidence, and I'm not even considering an audition. I enjoyed the video though! Thank you.

For me, it's really tough to sing in front of people, because I'm scared they might laugh at what I'm doing or something like that and IDK what to do could you please help me?

On May 19. I'm going to have a audition. For disney

15 years old and trying to get a "the voice" audition by 16

this woman is literally the embodiment of grace and inner beauty just wow ,you're amazinngg first video and im already so impressed by everything you say ,even your body language and face expressions are one of a kind thank you so much for ,it really did help alot thank you ^^

I'm only 12 right now but in the future when I go to high school I want to be in musicals. My dream job is to be an actress. I'm learning many things from you ♡ Thanks 😊

Seems like she knows how to sign language! Shes so very animated and great! Thanks for the tips!!!!!!

Madeleine, you're like a kindergarten teacher for adults, the teacher that reaches our inner child and really teaches us. I feel like you don't have a judgemental bone in your body. Thank you!

I have an audition tomorrow thank you so much

You should do a video on how to choose the right song for YOU and your audition.!

I might be auditioning on YG Entertainment next year.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! you are such a generous person, sharing all knowledge that a person like me need! love youuuuu

thus video is so helpful this In January 2017 I will be auditioning for a performing arts high school

Great advice on not pointing out / highlighting your mistakes. I learned that I do this as a way to say "Hey man... I KNOW that was a mistake - I'm at least good enough to know that it was a mistake". I'm trying to get better.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. this is going to help me a lot, and I felt so great to be in my own skin, listening to this amazing words of kindness... THANK YOU A LOT, ILYSM. you gained a fan. ❤

Can you do a video on how to sing riffs and runs pleeeaaase??

I was having a little problem lately because people kept staring at me for no apparent reason... With this video I just found out why xD By the way, truth has been spoken! I agree on everything. :3

Make sure you choose a song that is good for that character. For example if you’re auditioning for Alice don’t sing a belting song. If you can’t figure out what song to do, you can look up songs for that role on the internet. Also if you have the opportunity to read the script, make sure you memorize the long paragraphs because casting directors are more likely to have you read long paragraphs for your first audition.

i love every line you had said. so applicable

I love the way you explain this!

I am hopefully auditioning for Eponine in my school's production of Les Miserables (they haven't announced it yet but they're kinda hinting at it. I'm getting my hopes up lol) but since I'm a lowerclassman I'm looking for ways to stand out in an audition and some of these tips help! Thank you!

I've been with theatre for a few months and I plan to start auditioning for things soon. So, thank you for the help!

Thanks so much Madeleine ..best wishes for you

I absolutely loved you! Thank you!

You're absolutely amazing! Thank you for this really helpful advice❤

you are wonderful my lady. i really enjoyed it. I cant wait to b great in music.

Thank you so much for giving a breakthrough that I have been waiting for. You said to be comfortable with attention. I have never thought about all of this in that context before because I have been trying to figure out what is keeping me from learning and pursuing the career of singing and acting. I just realize I am not comfortable with attention with people looking at me or thinking of the possible thoughts of my performance, when stepping back on stage in years with little experience. So thank so much for your advice and now I can finally have goal to get comfortable with attention that will help me finally to start living my destiny with no fear or insecurities.

Great info, message, and delivery! Thank you! Subscribed!

Thank you for your word this will help a lot

Thank u so much for posting this!

That advice you give is so clear, im like omg " THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE" and i always enjoy viewing you videos. You are such a light. Shine on Queen Harvey

Wow this was fantastic! Thank You!

Thank You so much for sharing!!!!!! ❤

Awesome! Thanx a lot for these tips!!!!❤

Thank you so much! Great video!

You are such a blessing❤️

wow. this vid actually made me feel more calm. Thank you for this!

excellent advice! thanks Madeleine😘, you are fabulous!

Perfect !! Your awesome !

This is so calming

This is amazing! Thank you thank you thank you!

She is giving me a lot of confidence rn!!

Best way to teach this lesson glad I chose this video amazing!

Thx soo much it helped me become a backround dancer

Awwwwwnnnnn i was so touched.... I love u so much thanks for lifting my spirit....u are the best

Thank you so much!!! This helped sooo much!!!

I have never seen something that makes this big of a change for my acting passion! This is great!!!

So helpful, thank-you!

This was so super helpful!!!

Awesome! Thanks so much.

Madeleine, thank you! Not only do you give advice that is authentic and true, but you do so with such confidence and elegance. Your personality and positivity are truly inspiring! Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I speak for all of us when I say it’s the information we needed!

Brava! Very well said

Thank you for offering these videos on RU-vid, Madeleine, where many, like myself, can put them to good use. 💝

She is amizing!

such insightful advice!!

These are such good tips! Valuable both in LA, New York and even in London. There are many differences on the business between the 3 cities, but these tips do apply everywhere. Very very good! Thank you.

Thanks for the advice helped me focus more!!!

thank you this gives me so much more confidence

Wow those were really great advices! I felt so good knowing that I'm gonna audition in a few hours and I am bringing with me the words of wisdom you just shared. Thank you so much for this video! It's such a blessing. YOU ARE A BLESSING! 🙏

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate how you not only gave UNIQUE tips, you also explained them and told us how the tips can be useful and how we can use those tips. I have two very important auditions coming up, and they’re all that’s been on my mind lately. Keep up the great work!

This has helped me so much! I'm a student in middle school, and I'm not huge on acting, but I want to be well-rounded. I had no idea how to act, sing, or what people look for in auditions, but this little series has helped me a lot! Thank you!

Thank you sooooooooo much i feel so confident about going to my next audition!

You may have shared a life-changing video for so many people out there. It's how you express the emotion that I absolutely love about you Madeleine Harvey

omg you’re such an amazing woman !!! you’re not only talking about auditions, you’re talking about life lessons. Sooooo AMAZING

You are so helpful!

This was so amazing!!! Thank you soooooo much!!!! 💛💛

Wow! Absolutely brilliant

Authenticity! Great point...everything else needs to revolve around the truth and authenticity. Love it.

Thank you !! ❤️

Thank you! Fantastic advice and so right! Enjoy your evening. Paz.

Thank you for good advice!

Excellent advice. Thanks

This had a great impact on me. I have always dreaded auditioning, but now I don't feel that dread! Especially when you said to make "friends". I had never considered that before. Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video!!!

Wow, you’re AMAZING! Thank you!!

Thank you so much!

Good suggestions and wonderful presentation. Thanks!

wow. GENIUS OVER HERE

Thank u for this!

I only started musical theater about 5 months ago at the end of my senior year, and later this month I'm auditioning for my university's theater program. You have been such a help over the past few days haha, keep doing what you're doing, you're amazing!!

So good and helpful, thank you

Thank you!! This was exactly what I needed to hear today. Wonderful lesson and insight!

Amazing ! Enjoyed your ideas and your voice is so soothing

Thanks! This helped!

out of all of the videos on this topic that I have watched, this is my favourite

Thank you this really helps!

Thank you so much for this video ❤️

I really appreciate this video

...This actually made me cry at the end?? Thank you so much for this advice.

thank you sooooo much for this advice Im ready for this alddin audition !!!!

You are so eloquent. thank you for your words!

this is the most helpful advice i have ever heard in my entire life . thank you . ❤️

On my way to an audition right now and this was so. Helpful.