What are sides in an audition?
What are sides in an audition?
If you are new to entertainment jobs, you may see industry terms in job postings that are not always explained. This guide breaks down one of those terms in plain English so you can better understand what employers are asking for.
Quick Answer
Sides are selected pages or scenes from a script that actors use for auditions. Instead of reading the entire script, actors are usually given the specific scene or scenes needed for the role.
Where You Will See This Term
You will see sides mentioned in casting, acting, auditions, self-tapes, talent agency, management, and production roles.
What It Looks Like on the Job
You may be asked to send sides, organize sides, prepare audition materials, or make sure actors have the correct pages for a casting session.
Why Employers Care
Employers care because sides help casting teams evaluate actors efficiently and keep audition materials focused.
How to Mention This Experience
If you have experience with this skill, describe it clearly and specifically. For example:
- Prepared audition materials, sides, and casting session documents.
- Coordinated distribution of sides and audition details to talent representatives.
- Organized casting materials and supported audition logistics.
If you do not have direct entertainment experience yet, look for related experience from school, internships, customer service, office work, production work, student films, campus media, or volunteer roles. The goal is to show that you understand the skill and can connect it to real work you have done.
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Bottom Line
Sides are the audition pages actors use to prepare. For casting and assistant roles, understanding sides is part of understanding the audition workflow.