An audition can make or break an aspiring actor or singer, and entertainment history is full of instances where one performer’s audition overpowered all others and landed them a starring role. These tryouts were once rarely seen outside the studio, but in recent years, auditions have evolved into one of the most popular parts of reality shows such as American Idol and The X Factor, and they’ve become standard features in many special DVD releases. Of course, countless auditions have been uploaded to YouTube … and in some cases, the person posting their song, comedy act or stage performance didn’t even realize it was an unofficial “audition” that would land them their dream job. Here are some interesting auditions and screen tests found on YouTube.
