Putting Your Best Face Forward: Don't make the freshman mistake
of not looking your best at your auditions. Your best bet is to
put on a light foundation (if you have blemishes you need to conceal)
or a little bit of powder or bronzer (if you have nothing to hide), a
little bit of mascara and a natural looking lip-gloss. You really don't
need any more than that.
Showing up to auditions not wearing any makeup at all is a definite
no-no, as few of us leap out of bed looking fabulous first thing in the
morning. Don't show up to your audition looking tired and worn
out...take a moment to touch yourself up. If you prefer being barefaced
(as I do) when you are not working...always keep the basics
(powder/foundation, mascara & lip gloss) in your bag at all times.
Make sure you bring your composite card with you: You can bring
your book with you if you like but most producers like to use your comp
card for their show charts and/or lineups, so it's a good idea to keep
them with you. Depending on how long the audition runs, they (the
producers) may not have time to go through you book. If you don't
have a comp card yet (gasp!) bring a nice clean, clear photo of
yourself that you are willing to leave behind.
FYI: Fight the urge to bring your high school graduation photos or that
picture you took at Sears last year with you. You will be lucky if they
don't laugh right in your face.
Keep your clothing simple as well, this would not be a good time to have your boobies bursting out all over or having the crack of your butt showing.
Keep your hair simple and off your face, if that's a good look for you and leave the colored hairpieces at home.
Wear fashionable but comfortable shoes that you can walk in.
Depending on the size of the show, you might have to walk for more than
one designer.
Personality, Personality, Personality: I can't say it
enough. Bring it with you because you're going to need it! Your
acting skills must come into play here because your job will be to
dazzle the producers with your look, your walk and your energy.
If you go into your audition and give them (the producers) the same
basic everyday walk and bore them to death....chances are you will be
just as boring during the actual show – and that will lessen your
chances greatly. Remember, you are already in a room full of
beautiful women – you MUST find a way to stand out and be
noticed. Make your audition a memorable one. Pack the
razzle dazzle in your bag of tricks and unleash it the MOMENT it is
your turn to be seen. If they should ask you questions make sure
you answer them honestly and with charm, personality and humor (if the
moment calls for it).
Good luck to you all and I'll see you on the runway.....
Now go out and change the world ladies.....it's TIME!
"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don't
bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try
to be better than yourself. "–William Faulkner
Image: Plus Model Monica Harbison, www.flauntmodels.com
