Hey, all, on my trip back in October 2013, I had the luck to perform in the show. Now, it has been rumored that AIE might not be around too much longer, so for those of you who want to get on while you can, here's what I did to get past the first audition. Remember, in the first audition, you sing 30 seconds of one song of your choice a cappella followed by a song from their songlist.
1) Get there early. Now, there's some flexibility on this, as on some slow days, you've got cast members walking around scrounging for auditions, but it's best to get a head start, especially if you're lucky enough to get through to the second audition, because more song choices will be available to you for the show.
2) SMILE. This is the most important thing. Smile when you introduce yourself to the casting director, smile while you're singing, and smile while you're getting feedback. They want high energy fun people on the show, and smiling like there's no tomorrow helps convince them you're a high energy fun person.
3) While you can sing anything for your first choice, pick something the casting director is likely to have heard of. Yes, you might sing that obscure indie rock song perfectly, but it helps if you sing something familiar.
4) Your two choices should be different in style or tempo. If your first song is a country tune, then pick a pop or rock song from their songlist to follow it up. If you start with a slow song, follow it up with something upbeat. Guests with versatility are going to be more appealing than someone who can only do mournful ballads, no matter how good they are.
5) Have fun! This ties back to number 2, but really, just enjoy yourself. If you're nervous, stop by for a cocktail at the Tune-In Lounge first. 
Relax and have a good time.
Whit!...
Way too funny!!!!!
