The ARC of Auditioning is a new monthly column offering behind-the-scenes insight from a seasoned casting director. With practical wisdom and candid reflection, Duncan Steward will bridge the gap between classical/conservatory training and the real-world audition process.
I’ll be honest, I started teaching voice the way a lot of people start teaching voice: I found myself with a MM and at a year-long YAP, I didn’t have a ton of time or work experience except singing and knew that I could make a little extra cash teaching voice.
Similarly, there are artists who give “perfect” performances and those who give “excellent” performances. Technically, these performers might be at the same level, but the experience they offer is like night and day. That’s because perfectionism and excellence come from completely different places and lead to completely different outcomes.
