1. While both acting auditions and modeling auditions are opportunities for individuals to showcase their talents for potential jobs, they are quite different in terms of what is being evaluated and the type of performance or presentation required. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences:

1. What is Being Auditioned For?
Acting Auditions: The primary focus is on your ability to perform and portray a character. Casting directors look for emotional depth, acting skills, and how well you can interpret and bring the script or role to life.

For example, in a film or TV audition, you might be asked to portray a specific character, perform dramatic scenes, or show different emotions.

Modeling Auditions: The focus is on your physical appearance, posture, and ability to convey certain looks or emotions through body language. In modeling, it’s about how well you “sell” a particular style or product, as opposed to acting out a character.

You might be asked to pose in a specific way or walk down a runway, showcasing how your body and facial expressions fit the campaign, shoot, or brand.

2. Preparation
Acting Auditions: Preparation involves memorizing scripts, learning your lines, and understanding the character’s background and motivations. Depending on the audition, you may have to prepare specific monologues, scenes, or even improv exercises.

You may also need to do cold reads, where you’re given a scene on the spot and expected to perform it without prior preparation.

Modeling Auditions: Preparation for modeling typically involves grooming (hair, skin, makeup, etc.), choosing the right outfits (or being provided with clothing), and preparing to showcase a range of poses and expressions that highlight your look.

Some modeling auditions ask you to walk in a specific way (e.g., runway), perform in different lighting setups, or even show how you move for a commercial.

3. What They Look For
Acting Auditions: Casting directors focus on your emotional range, acting technique, delivery, and how well you embody the character. It’s not just about your looks—it’s about your talent and how you bring a role to life.

They also pay attention to things like your timing, chemistry with other actors, and how you can connect with the audience.

Modeling Auditions: Modeling agencies or brands focus more on your physical attributes—such as height, build, skin tone, and overall appearance. They might also look for unique features that fit their vision for a particular campaign.

They assess how well you can pose and express emotions without speaking, as well as how versatile you are in different styles of photography (e.g., commercial, editorial, runway).

4. Types of Auditions
Acting Auditions: Common types of acting auditions include:

• Theatrical Auditions: For stage plays or musicals.
• Film & TV Auditions: For movies, series, or commercials.
• Voiceover Auditions: For animated characters or narration work.
• Improv Auditions: Where you have to perform with minimal prep.
• Modeling Auditions: Common types of modeling auditions include:
• Commercial Modeling: For advertisements and product promotions.
• Editorial Modeling: For magazine spreads and high-fashion photoshoots.
• Runway Auditions: For fashion shows and events.
• Fitness Modeling: Focused on athletic body types.
• Plus-Size or Specialty Modeling: For niches like plus-size fashion or more specific types of campaigns.

5. Audition Environment
Acting Auditions: These can be intense and often take place in a theater, casting studio, or even on set. You may be performing in front of a casting panel of multiple people who assess your acting skills.

Modeling Auditions: Typically happen in studio settings where you’re asked to do several poses or walks in front of a camera or agents. For runway modeling, auditions are often held in fashion showrooms or event spaces where you’re expected to walk in a certain style.

6. Outcome
Acting Auditions: If you’re successful, you get cast in a role, and your performance becomes the focus.

Success often means being chosen for a specific character and working on a script with other actors.

Modeling Auditions: If you’re chosen, you’re booked for a photoshoot, commercial, or a fashion show. The focus will be on how well you can represent a brand or product.

The outcome may involve being part of a long-term campaign or even being signed by a modeling agency.

Summary:
Acting auditions focus on talent, emotional performance, and interpreting a role.

Modeling auditions focus on looks, physical appearance, and how well you pose or present yourself for a campaign.