Directing: Accents at Auditions?

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Accents at Auditions?

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Topic: Accents at Auditions?

Posted By: hobbyactor
Subject: Accents at Auditions?
Date Posted: 1/08/13 at 10:33am

When holding auditions for a show that requires accents, do you request that the auditionees attempt the accent, or is that too distracting?

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Posted By: edh915
Date Posted: 1/08/13 at 9:38pm

I'd say let them try, but let them know that they'll not be penalized for a really atrocious accent. Simply ask them to do the best they can, and encourage their efforts.