5 HARSH TRUTHS ABOUT WEST END AUDITIONS (THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW) | Georgie Ashford

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  • 5 HARSH TRUTHS ABOUT WEST END AUDITIONS
    Today I wanted to share some lesser known truths about West End Auditions that you may or may not have heard before! Did you know any of these? Leave a comment!
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Комментарии • 45

  • @DreamBelief
    @DreamBelief 3 года назад +10

    God I hate when employers tell you they'll call you no matter the outcome, and then never do. Why say you will if you won't?

  • @Leah-qe9ty
    @Leah-qe9ty 3 года назад +28

    please talk about the auditions and how it works to get them! It would be greatly appreciated xx

  • @sophieellis-kemp5753
    @sophieellis-kemp5753 3 года назад +5

    I’ve just found your channel and as someone who hopes to be on the west end when I’m older I love your videos! Xx❤️

  • @JuneStay
    @JuneStay 3 года назад +29

    One thing that surprised me about auditions are how important a dance/movement call is even though it’s more
    Of a singy 🎤 type of musical. I’m graduating this year but I’m VERY worried about that as my short term memory is absolutely awful and it takes me a while to remember any choreography! 🤯🙈😂 xx

    • @allysonbrown9159
      @allysonbrown9159 3 года назад +8

      I promise you, it is less important than you think. I’ve managed to survive many moons in the business and I have had about 3 dance calls in my life😂. (Worth mentioning, I was abysmal at all 3 of them ha ha.) You just tend to end up in rooms for things that suit your skill set so please don’t worry xxxx

    • @CuppaCupboard
      @CuppaCupboard 3 года назад +3

      Yep completely agree with @allysonbrown. Last 3 jobs I've done I've had no dance calls at all even though all had movement lol

    • @JuneStay
      @JuneStay 3 года назад +4

      @@allysonbrown9159 thank you soooo much for such a lovely comment! 🙋🏽🙏🏽 whenever we have dance calls at drama school I can NEVER remember the choreography on the spot so I usually improvise a lot of the moves because I’m just not a dancer. 👀😂 But THANK YOU so much for reminding me that I’m not expected to know how to do everything and that the jobs I’ll audition for will be suited to what I can do. You’ve definitely put my mind at ease! ✨☺️ xxxx

    • @JuneStay
      @JuneStay 3 года назад +2

      @@CuppaCupboard this is so good to know! What a relief! 😅 thank you so much for letting me know! 🥳 xx

    • @CuppaCupboard
      @CuppaCupboard 3 года назад

      @@JuneStay definitely practise as much as you can. But if you're very good at singing and acting there are still jobs. The only downside is that you then have to go straight for leads, so getting that first job can be a little tougher as you won't have the ensemble experience to reassure the panel. But again not impossible.

  • @seren6165
    @seren6165 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for making these types of videos!! I hope you’re doing well 💖

  • @ItisEssence
    @ItisEssence 3 года назад +3

    I love these videos. Really helpful to me who loves theatre and wants to get into the industry

  • @simonc4510
    @simonc4510 3 года назад +3

    I’m so glad someone finally said it out loud - I once got down to the last 2 for a big show and never, ever heard anything/got feedback 👀 lol nightmare!

  • @EmmaFuzzball1
    @EmmaFuzzball1 3 года назад

    Love your videos! So interesting x

  • @Theitziar1
    @Theitziar1 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Very informative and useful 🤗💖

  • @annabellehunt1395
    @annabellehunt1395 3 года назад +3

    omg this is so helpful thank you so much!

    • @GeorgieAshford
      @GeorgieAshford  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! You are so welcome :) xxx

  • @Jason-Clark235
    @Jason-Clark235 3 года назад +2

    I am playing billy in school of rock UK tour so I am just here for lots of tips

  • @sarahfox9500
    @sarahfox9500 3 года назад +5

    Had no idea that you could go through rounds and rounds of auditions for a part and then find that the actor in that part had decided to stay, so even though you might be perfect, that 's the end of the line for you! Only ever done auditions for amateur shows 😉

  • @alwaysdancing2836
    @alwaysdancing2836 3 года назад +15

    Loving the snazzy backgrounds lately 😁 How is the house coming along?

    • @GeorgieAshford
      @GeorgieAshford  3 года назад +2

      haha thank you! It is getting there slowly but surely 😅 hopefully have some updates soon!

  • @darkangelw8472
    @darkangelw8472 3 года назад +3

    I got a shot on a close audition for Miss Saigon, pure cos I am Asian (adopted), was ill prepared, however I will still try

  • @VirtualTeachingPro
    @VirtualTeachingPro Год назад

    You really explained the truth about west end auditions very clearly. Honestly, it's the same here in the States. I'm in NYC and so many of these are the same for us here.

  • @chloedavies3699
    @chloedavies3699 3 года назад +6

    hi from an aspiring broadway actress !! just wanted to say you are so sweet and i rly look up to you

  • @123malichi
    @123malichi 3 года назад +12

    Everyone wanting to be in the Industry should watch the movie ‘ AChorus Line’

    • @darkangelw8472
      @darkangelw8472 3 года назад

      Michael Douglas, proarrr!!

    • @CuppaCupboard
      @CuppaCupboard 3 года назад

      Or read Making it on Broadway

    • @GeorgieAshford
      @GeorgieAshford  3 года назад +1

      Strongly agree!!

    • @BobbiMorganptv
      @BobbiMorganptv Год назад

      Was required for us at my college cause we’re trained by Broadway professionals/legends, and actors/actresses

  • @sophiamartinez649
    @sophiamartinez649 3 года назад +8

    I definitely dont have the skills or experience for West End shows yet, but how would you go about actually finding the audition for one? I want to be a West End actress when i finish my a levels, but im genuinely not sure how to get there.

    • @eviewong7519
      @eviewong7519 3 года назад

      You could go to a drama school/MT college which would give you a huge step up and help you get training and an agent

  • @DreamBelief
    @DreamBelief 3 года назад +1

    I was more surprised by the things people didn't know eg I thought it was well known that you tend to take songs from your own repertoire. They even show that in movies

    • @VirtualTeachingPro
      @VirtualTeachingPro Год назад

      Yep very true. It's shifted so much since 2020 here in the States though. Most of the time in NYC/LA we aren't bringing in our own songs anymore.

  • @rik10463
    @rik10463 3 года назад +2

    Not sure how it is out there, but in the US, every Equity production is required to hold open auditions every year, regardless whether they have openings for roles or not. The actor's are informed that there are no open roles, but it's always good to go in for future casting.

    • @VirtualTeachingPro
      @VirtualTeachingPro Год назад

      Yep so true. Thanks for sharing this point about us here in the States.

  • @COMEINTOMYWORLD
    @COMEINTOMYWORLD Год назад +1

    Never knew that the big shows prep auditions and go through the process on the off chance lead actors may leave and then they actually don't. I suppose it gives you a chance to learn the audition ropes but must be disheartening.