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Open Auditions is an industry term meaning "Anyone can audition." Television shows like "American Idol" and "America's Next Top Model" are great examples of open auditions. Usually an open audition is announced through the media and is held on a specific day or weekend, depending on the project and the turnout. A lot of producers and casting directors use open auditions to find fresh talent and new faces. Open auditions also give a person who is casually thinking about acting, a chance to try out, without needing the experience or agency help to audition for a role. Open auditions are also good opportunities for new talent to get noticed by casting directors and possibly land a paying part in a film or stage production on their first attempt.
Open auditions have a built-in disadvantage due to the fact that time is limited and the individual auditions are run through very quickly. If an open audition doesn’t lead to work right away, at least they can provide a lot of auditioning practice in a short time.
Open auditions are different than closed auditions. Closed auditions are announced when a role is cast requiring an actor with a certain age, appearance, ethnicity, height or overall look. The audition information is distributed to agencies, agents and management companies who send talent fitting the part. Closed auditions usually attract many actors with similar size and appearance, unlike open auditions that are open to all interested.
You will get more accomplished if you focus on attending all the open auditions you can find. It is a good idea to apply for every production holding open auditions in your area. Any role can help you learn more about the acting craft. The more well rounded you are in all aspects of performance and production, the better you will perform at open auditions.