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==Origin==

==Origin==

Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French, from Latin ''audition''-, ''auditio'', from ''audire''

Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French, from Latin ''audition''-, ''auditio'', from ''audire''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1599]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1599]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: the [[power]] or [[sense]] of hearing

*1: the [[power]] or [[sense]] of hearing

*3: a trial [[performance]] to [[appraise]] an entertainer's merits  

*3: a trial [[performance]] to [[appraise]] an entertainer's merits  

==Description==

==Description==

An '''audition''' is a sample [[performance]] by an [[actor]], singer, musician, dancer or other performer. It typically involves the performer displaying their [[talent]] through a previously memorized and rehearsed solo piece or by performing a work or piece given to the performer at the ''audition'' or shortly before. In some cases, such as with a model or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrobat acrobat], the individual may be asked to [[demonstrate]] a range of professional [[skills]]. Actors may be asked to present a monologue. Singers will perform a [[song]] in a popular [[music]] context or an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aria aria] in a [[Classical]] context. A dancer will present a routine in a specific style, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet ballet], tap dance or hip-hop, or show his or her ability to quickly learn a choreographed dance piece.

An '''audition''' is a sample [[performance]] by an [[actor]], singer, musician, dancer or other performer. It typically involves the performer displaying their [[talent]] through a previously memorized and rehearsed solo piece or by performing a work or piece given to the performer at the ''audition'' or shortly before. In some cases, such as with a model or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrobat acrobat], the individual may be asked to [[demonstrate]] a range of professional [[skills]]. Actors may be asked to present a monologue. Singers will perform a [[song]] in a popular [[music]] context or an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aria aria] in a [[Classical]] context. A dancer will present a routine in a specific style, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet ballet], tap dance or hip-hop, or show his or her ability to quickly learn a choreographed dance piece.

The audition is a [[systematic]] [[process]] in which [[industry]] professionals select performers, which is in some ways analogous to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_interview job interview] in the regular job market. In an audition, the employer is testing the [[ability]] of the applicant to meet the needs of the job and [[assess]] how well the [[individual]] will take [[directions]] and deal with [[changes]]. After some auditions, after the performer has demonstrated their abilities in a given performance style, the audition panel may ask a few [[questions]] that resemble those used in standard job interviews (e.g., regarding availability).

The audition is a [[systematic]] [[process]] in which [[industry]] professionals select performers, which is in some ways analogous to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_interview job interview] in the regular job market. In an audition, the employer is testing the [[ability]] of the applicant to meet the needs of the job and [[assess]] how well the [[individual]] will take [[directions]] and deal with [[changes]]. After some auditions, after the performer has demonstrated their abilities in a given performance style, the audition panel may ask a few [[questions]] that resemble those used in standard job interviews (e.g., regarding availability).

Auditions are required for many reasons in the performing arts world. Often, employing companies or groups use auditions to select performers for upcoming shows or productions. An audition for a performing [[opportunity]] may be for a single performance (e.g., doing a monologue at a comedy club), for a series or season of [[performances]] (a season of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway Broadway] play), or for permanent employment with the performing [[organization]] (e.g., an [[orchestra]] or dance troupe). Auditions for performing opportunities may be for [[amateur]], [[school]], or [[community]] organizations, in which case the performers will typically not be paid. As well, auditions are used to select or screen [[candidates]] for entry to [[training]] programs (ballet school or circus school); [[university]] programs (B.Mus, M.Mus, MFA in Theater); performance-related scholarships and grants; or to be considered for representation by a talent agency or individual agent.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audition]

Auditions are required for many reasons in the performing arts world. Often, employing companies or groups use auditions to select performers for upcoming shows or productions. An audition for a performing [[opportunity]] may be for a single performance (e.g., doing a monologue at a comedy club), for a series or season of [[performances]] (a season of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway Broadway] play), or for permanent employment with the performing [[organization]] (e.g., an [[orchestra]] or dance troupe). Auditions for performing opportunities may be for [[amateur]], [[school]], or [[community]] organizations, in which case the performers will typically not be paid. As well, auditions are used to select or screen [[candidates]] for entry to [[training]] programs (ballet school or circus school); [[university]] programs (B.Mus, M.Mus, MFA in Theater); performance-related scholarships and grants; or to be considered for representation by a talent agency or individual agent.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audition]

[[Category: The Arts]]

[[Category: The Arts]]