You may not be an actor, or even a belter (that's code for Ethel Merman), but trust me, you've auditioned. Shakespeare called it. (see above).
A job audition? It's called an interview.
A life partner audition? It's called a date.
A friendship audition? It's called playing.
A friendship audition? It's called playing.
Did you get the part you wanted?
I hope so.
If not, try, try again.
Like how to get to Carnegie Hall.