You have an audition coming up. You’re studying the sides, researching the casting director, making decisions and choices about who the character is and how to play him. Something that’s probably not top of mind? What to wear to the audition.
There are two schools of thought when it comes to audition outfits: one that says the clothes you wear are an important part of the process and another that says clothes make no difference if the talent is there.
Personally, I don’t think there’s one right answer here, so instead, I’ll offer both sides of the argument based on what I’ve heard many agents, CDs, and directors say.
Some industry professionals will tell you that you never want to dress the part for an audition. If you’re reading for the role of a doctor, don’t show up wearing a lab coat. If the role is for a business person, wearing a suit isn’t necessary. Dressing the part can even be detrimental to your audition. The reasoning? First, it’s insulting to the casting director. He or she knows what doctors and business professionals look like. Second, it’s desperate. Your work should be strong enough that those watching the audition can immediately picture you in
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