These tips can also be applied to other facets of your life
Not all of the points were read in this video, however explanations are included
- Non-iconic role for the audition
- No graphic language nor violence in dialogue
- Type of acting is in a large range- get to know yourself!
- 60-90 seconds length
- Dramatic play- no novel and keep it current (1940s to present) or classic (Greek, Shakespeare, etc.)
- Monologues need good transitions
- Read the whole scene at the monologue
- Choose a strong character over a victim
- Be active in movements
- For backup, bring a song, 16 bars, either or both super slow and fast
- Basic research of the play auditioning for
- Props brought, just in case
- Avoid an accent, especially a bad accent not related to the role
- Do not rush the introduction
- Have a good day mentality, look the director in the eye
- When leaving the stage, look at one final time the directors and recruiters
- Accent whom you are talking to: give idea of how many times you've told the story
- Use active present verbs: happens
- Use emotional contrasts, to show your range
- Look paralell from the stage, prefer within eye level of casters
- Crescendo of points as made
- An exclamation over a pause to symbolize a conversation
- Use body language to show your focus
- Show more reaction with face fully observed and script mainly at waist level
- In confrontations, decide step by step or walking forward
- When referencing God, look at upper level
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