Monday, August 8, 2011

Actor Auditions - What to Expect?

By Kylie Grimes


Acting is a profitable profession but also one of the toughest. Before you avail yourself for the auditions, here are some of the things you need to expect:

1. Read the entire script and ensure that you understand it. You will be required to realise the personality you would be representing; and how he/she relates with other characters in the film. It is predicted of you to show the various perspectives your role has towards other characters that relate with him/her in the act. Also, knowing your character's role would be important and do not be afraid to read from the script if you miss out on 1 or 2 words; but don't go overboard.

2. Mind your behavior. Many of us have particular affectations which won't be sufficient at the auditioning room. Some of them are chewing gum, speaking too much and forgetting your directions, touching the director or any of his/her possessions, smoking and such like. You may be used to them; but it is advisable to shun these attitudes or else you will piss off the casting director and so not have a chance.

3. Show respect to all of the person in the room for auditions for actors. When you enter the audition centre, there might be few people who you may easily recognise, but also total strangers can be present too. These folk could be the stylist, camera man and may be a representative from a particular acting organisation. To evaluate you, the representative may wear tacky clothes such that you may be tempted to think that the person is not good. Then he may wait until all of the others have asked you their questions and then ask you an exceedingly simple question. If you answer disrespectfully or mockingly, undoubtedly you will be thrown out of the door.

4. Be simple and do what's anticipated of you. By the time it's your turn to be auditioned, the panel would already be tired since other folks had already passed thru them. Make their job straightforward by giving an exceedingly brief introduction of yourself and offer your best performance at the shortest time possible. Avoid repeating words or saying things that do not sound correct as this may be an indicator of nervousness.

5. Always be prepared for acting auditions. The panel may instruct you to do something that you did not think of; for example, they may need you to run around the podium in a particular demeanour or laugh in a selected style. Always be prepared for the unexpected as they may wish to test whether you could be creative enough to fill some blank spaces on the personality they have selected for you.

6. Stage presence. Attempt to be part of those you are working with. Remember the panel has taken its time to appraise you and they have to be treated deservingly. Answer the questions they ask you and laugh with them when they crack joke, but also be aware as they might be testing you. Just do anything to show them that you're there with them and not day dreaming.

Lastly, when signing out of the audition centre remember to thank the everyone who aided you. These are the people you conversed with from the time you came to when you leave the room. Also, make sure you sign out your name as this might be used to evaluate the amount of time you spent at the auditions.




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