What terms should a child actor or their parent know for an audition?

What terms should a child actor or their parent know for an audition?

Gabrielle Schary (Casting Director) gives expert video advice on: What should a child actor wear to an audition?; Do parents accompany their child to the audition?; How should a child actor behave during an audition? and more...

The key terms that a child actor should know at the time of an audition are 'sign-in', which refers to a sheet were he/she should sign-in as it helps in regulating order. Another key term is 'mark', which represents some tap marks on the floor were the child should stand. Other terms include, 'slate' which means say your name, 'profiles' means turn to the side to see the side of the persons face and 'Action' represents doing some gestures.