Share your acting audition tape

What can we use if we don't have a pencil, mirror, camera/phone, or a costume piece?

Use a pen or highlighter to underline emotions on the script (step to use your pencil), a laptop screen or clean window for the mirror practice, a tablet or webcam instead of a phone for recording, and a scarf, hat, or favorite toy as the simple costume piece or prop (steps 3–6, 8–9).

My recordings look dark or the sound is noisy—how do I fix that?

Choose a quiet, well-lit room by a window or add a lamp and move the camera closer, use the phone's mic or an external mic if you have one, and ask the trusted adult to minimize background noise and interruptions while setting up the camera (steps 7–10).

How can we adapt the activity for younger children or older teens?

For younger kids, pick a shorter 30–45 second monologue, use a simple prop and record only one or two takes with the trusted adult nearby, while older teens can add detailed character notes on the script, rehearse the full monologue more times, and experiment with varied voice tones and costume pieces before choosing a final take (steps 1, 3–6, 11–13).

What are some ways to improve or personalize our final audition tape?

Add a plain backdrop or subtle lighting, include a short title card with your name and monologue title at the start, try small costume or prop changes between takes, and use the trusted adult's feedback to record one polished final take before sharing on DIY.org (steps 6, 9, 12–14).