You may think that if you get an American Idol audition, you get to perform in front of the judges you see on TV: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. But this is not true at all. I'll show you the American Idol audition process and what to expect. Continue reading and I'll give you all the nitty gritty details. Here is more information on where to find auditions for American Idol.
It has been already 9 seasons of American Idol and there will be more coming. With every upcoming season, there will be more casting calls to find the next American Idol. What you see on TV for an American Idol episode about auditions is not what really happens behind the scenes. The truth is that you will be in line for hours at a time. Also you don't get to perform in front of Randy, Paula, or Simon. There will be no cameras unless they film you in line for a fraction of a second. You'll need to get past this part first and have the casting directors like you before you can see the celebrity judges. The casting directors will then advance you to the next round if you have the right look and can sing really well.
The casting directors will also purposely pick people that suck so that the public can laugh at them on national television. It's really tough because even people who can sing really well may not make it to the next round. If you don't have that look: Caucasian, attractive, and with a story, you won't make it. I have worked in casting for years and the only thing we look for is if that person is marketable to the general public. The casting directors only look at one thing: what gets the most viewers and gets the most ratings. Take the example of William Hung with "She Bangs."
I have worked in casting for years and the only thing we look for is if that person is marketable to the general public. For example, look at William Hung with that "She Bangs, She Bangs" song. He was horrible, but the casting directors knew that they could market him and make him a laughing stock of the whole country. What ever got ratings was the best motivation for the casting directors.
Less than half of a percent of all candidates on the show get to see the celebrity judges and be on TV. I don't tell you these things to discourage you, but instead to make you try harder to get it. If you are looking for VH1 open casting calls for music videos, fill out this quick form. You'll also have a chance at a get an acting job. Good luck with your American Idol audition and I hope to see you on a cover of the next CD.
It has been already 9 seasons of American Idol and there will be more coming. With every upcoming season, there will be more casting calls to find the next American Idol. What you see on TV for an American Idol episode about auditions is not what really happens behind the scenes. The truth is that you will be in line for hours at a time. Also you don't get to perform in front of Randy, Paula, or Simon. There will be no cameras unless they film you in line for a fraction of a second. You'll need to get past this part first and have the casting directors like you before you can see the celebrity judges. The casting directors will then advance you to the next round if you have the right look and can sing really well.
The casting directors will also purposely pick people that suck so that the public can laugh at them on national television. It's really tough because even people who can sing really well may not make it to the next round. If you don't have that look: Caucasian, attractive, and with a story, you won't make it. I have worked in casting for years and the only thing we look for is if that person is marketable to the general public. The casting directors only look at one thing: what gets the most viewers and gets the most ratings. Take the example of William Hung with "She Bangs."
I have worked in casting for years and the only thing we look for is if that person is marketable to the general public. For example, look at William Hung with that "She Bangs, She Bangs" song. He was horrible, but the casting directors knew that they could market him and make him a laughing stock of the whole country. What ever got ratings was the best motivation for the casting directors.
Less than half of a percent of all candidates on the show get to see the celebrity judges and be on TV. I don't tell you these things to discourage you, but instead to make you try harder to get it. If you are looking for VH1 open casting calls for music videos, fill out this quick form. You'll also have a chance at a get an acting job. Good luck with your American Idol audition and I hope to see you on a cover of the next CD.
