What ACTUALLY happens at a BROADWAY AUDITION in NYC?

In this video, I will tell you everything you need to know about HOW a NYC audition works from beginning to end for Broadway and other union calls. I hope this video can help ease the stress that an audition naturally is and gives you some POWER of knowledge to bring with you into the day!

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Welcome to my channel! My name is Emily Martínez. As a professional singer and actor, I create content for young women with a passion for the arts and help them navigate the ups and downs of the theatrical world, because we all deserve to be empowered and celebrated whether or not we get the part.

I make content for you, the Forever Theatre Kid! You may be a professional performer, like myself, or maybe you did plays in high school and have always had a love for the lifestyle. You know every word to Bohemian Rhapsody, you still play your favorite Tony speeches to pump you up for an audition, you play an annual Hocus Pocus drinking game. YOU have found your new home.

I have very recently finished a huge part of my career as a cruise ship singer, so much of my content is centered around my life as a traveling performer, but you can also find content from past productions and the transitional lifestyle of a performer working her way towards Broadway and beyond!

I'm telling you all the things I wish I knew here! BUT also if you need to know WHAT you may need go below!


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[najahjohnson]

Union member here (10+years) - You can be offered a union card multiple ways (EMC points, thru a sister union - SAG/AGVA/AGMA, or you are given a principle contract thru which you can earn full membership at point of employment). Don’t rush it. You can refuse your card one time! Keep that in mind.

There are ways to join aside of Broadway/main stream NYC. Many TYA theatre’s offer their principle actors their card.

Also don’t be afraid for audition for shows working in NJ.
Actors Access is my preferred way to find stage auditions.

[TheBlacktressDiaries]

Where was this video when I was in my early 20s 😂! Also very impressed at how well you explained the audition process. I made a video explaining the concept of EMC, and I realized explaining auditions in layman's terms was tough. What a weird (but wonderful) life we chose to lead 🎭!

[mattjordan]

The most help I’ve had so far. You’re awesome.

[evaschmidt]

Thank you thank you so much for this!! You really went through points that I've been so curious about and had yet to find truly helpful info, thank you! Also love your set up

[thequietinside]

You are the biggest sweetheart! Thank you for this info & support! <3

[YourYouTubeCoach.]

Hey Emily! This video was recommended to me. Yay! Hope all is well xoxox

[LibbyParker]

Great video! Loved the tips as someone who’s only done one Broadway audition in New York so far. Where are the best places to find when non-equity auditions are happening? I haven’t figured out the science behind this that regular auditioned are able to find multiple auditions in one day

[afratully]

I saw Tara Rubin's name on the audition update part, I love her! She cast me in my first OBC

[darling.]

Thank you so much! My dream is to be on broadway! 💕💕

[ElSings]

Hi:) do you think it’s possible for me, a mix between high alto and lowish soprano, to be considered for a broadway part? I’ve heard before that sopranos are the main ones focused on in auditions:( also, can I still get in if I’m not the best at dancing, but great at singing and generally pretty good at acting? Thank you:)

[keoma.aidhen]

Superstitious is sometimes an extra audition outfit or pair of sheet music in a different bag then my audition bag. 🙈

[mikethedancer]

Thank you for this advice God bless you and I know u will be on Broadway 🙏❤️💯

[monicarodriguez]

what college did you go to and what did you major in?

[anyapetravicz]

I really don’t even know what I want becuase I love love love musicals but I’m a trained dancer, I can sing pretty well but I’m obviously a much stronger dancer, I want to try and make it by doing ensemble dance calls but I’m not sure tbh

[fxlyon]

How many points do you need to become equity??
Thanks in advance!

[addym]

I want to be on Broadway. Is there anything I can do to prepare as a kid? How do I become an equity member when I'm older? I have so many questions and it would mean so much if you answered these two. Thanks!

[sakellaridoupeg]

I really want to be on Broadway. I'm taking voice lessons, will start acting school pretty soon and I'm pretty confident in my abilities the only problem is that I don't live in the USA. Any chance I can achieve it?

[ElSings]

Hello! :) I hope this isn’t too late, but is it possible for a mezzo soprano/alto to have a role in a broadway show? I’ve heard before that only high sopranos are often accepted and are usually the only ones considered for main parts. Do I still have a good chance? I’m not fully an alto, I have been able to go very high before, but it’s not my usual range. Oh also, I’m not a very good dancer, but my singing and acting is pretty good. How good should I get at dancing before I audition? Thank you:)

[katievigunas]

So you go to equity calls in NYC even though you are non union? Do you recommend that?