exclusive audition

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv ɔːˈdɪʃən]
nounpl: exclusive auditions
audição exclusiva
1. A private audition held for a selected performer or group, where the performer is the only candidate being evaluated by the judges or decision-makers at that time
The casting director offered her an exclusive audition for the lead role in the Broadway production.
O diretor de casting ofereceu-lhe uma audição exclusiva para o papel principal na produção da Broadway.
2. An audition restricted to specific invited candidates, not open to the general public
Only the top 10 finalists received invitations to the exclusive audition.
Apenas os 10 finalistas receberam convites para a audição exclusiva.
3. A private performance opportunity granted to a particular artist or talent agency, often as a sign of recognition or preferential treatment
The talent agency negotiated an exclusive audition for their newest client with the major film studio.
A agência de talentos negociou uma audição exclusiva para seu cliente mais novo com o grande estúdio de cinema.
In the entertainment industry, both in the USA and Brazil, exclusive auditions are highly coveted as they indicate industry recognition and increase the likelihood of booking a role. In Brazil's competitive entertainment market, receiving an 'audição exclusiva' is considered a significant professional achievement and often leads to higher-profile opportunities. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of casting processes in film, television, and theater.
NYC Slang
closed call / exclusive call
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private auditionclosed auditioninvitation-only auditionselect auditionone-on-one audition
Antonyms / Antônimos
open auditionpublic auditiongroup auditionmass audition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
audição exclusiva
Standard term used in Brazilian entertainment industry
Rio de Janeiro
audição exclusiva / audição privada
Both terms commonly used in Rio's entertainment sector
São Paulo
audição exclusiva
Preferred term in São Paulo's major casting and film industry
Portugal
audição exclusiva
Standard European Portuguese equivalent; sometimes 'audição fechada' for closed audition

Related Words

auditioncallbackcastingtalent scoutperformancetryoutscreen testcallback audition

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a shot
get the nod
get a callback
invited to the table
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