auditionees
Those seeking roles
People who audition for a role, position, or spot in a performance.
The word emphasizes the perspective of those conducting the audition—the auditionees are the candidates being evaluated: We saw twelve auditionees for the lead role.
A less common alternative to the simpler "people auditioning."
Those seeking selection
- hopefulsPeople seeking success
- aspirantsThose seeking advancement
- contendersThose seeking to win
- applicantsThose seeking acceptance
prospects · newcomers · novices · first-timers · veterans · finalists · callbacks · shortlisted
Those playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- dancersPeople who move rhythmically
- performersThose who entertain audiences
- musiciansPeople who create music
entertainers · thespians · soloists · comics · acrobats · mimes · understudies · ensemble
Follow-up audition invitation
- casting callSummons for performer tryouts
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
- cold readingGleaning information through shrewd observation
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
sides · slate · headshots · rehearsal · script reading · waiting room · lineup · number
Uneasy and apprehensive
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- preparedMade ready beforehand
confident · anxious · hopeful · driven · passionate · motivated · enthusiastic · optimistic
Having learned ability
- giftedGiven as present
- trainedTaught a skill
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
raw · promising · polished · natural · accomplished · inexperienced · untrained · green
candidates
Those seeking selection
- hopefulsPeople seeking success
- aspirantsThose seeking advancement
- contendersThose seeking to win
applicants · prospects · newcomers · novices · first-timers · veterans · finalists · callbacks · shortlisted · waitlisted
actors
Those playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- dancersPeople who move rhythmically
- performersThose who entertain audiences
musicians · entertainers · thespians · soloists · comics · acrobats · mimes · understudies · ensemble · leads
callback
Follow-up audition invitation
- casting callSummons for performer tryouts
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
- cold readingGleaning information through shrewd observation
monologue · sides · slate · headshots · rehearsal · script reading · waiting room · lineup · number · time slot
nervous
Uneasy and apprehensive
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
prepared · confident · anxious · hopeful · driven · passionate · motivated · enthusiastic · optimistic · persevering
skilled
Having learned ability
- giftedGiven as present
- trainedTaught a skill
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
versatile · raw · promising · polished · natural · accomplished · inexperienced · untrained · green · seasoned
auditioneescasting directors
People who pick performers
judges · auditors · auditioners · panel · evaluators