I have an audition, and need acting tips, know some?

Question

I have an audition on monday, for the role of Prince Caspian in the next Chronicles of Narnia movie. And this is a BIG opportunity for me, problem is I have never done real acting besides of making some TV ads (commercials).
I really need help because I have no other experience other than that

Answer 1

i dont know

Answer 2

First, Congratulations on landing the audition.

Second, I am glad you know what part you are trying for. I would really try to get into the skin of the character you are trying out for. I would do a little research on this Prince and see what his likes and dislikes are. Acting is more about reacting, so if your audition is with other actors, make sure you react the right way for your character (i.e., if the prince is supposed to get angry with someone or something, figure out what stirs/causes that anger and react to the situation or the specificity of what the other actor said). Also, having chemistry with other actors is very helpful.

3. Make sure your look is somewhat character specific (i.e., if the prince is supposed to have a crooked nose, and you have a crooked nose, I would showcase that detail in my audition (i.e. don't turn sideways where the crookedness of your nose is not seen by directors, but still, no matter what ... ALWAYS BE IN CHARACTER)... if the prince is supposed to have a deep voice, I would try to deepen my voice without sounding unnatural or "overdone"). It is extremely important that you look the part to the casting directors and they feel that you can pull off the role and responsibility and do the character justice. Sometimes, the closer the casting agent feels that you are in reality close to the fictional character, the higher the chances of them casting you. So, if the prince is happy go lucky, I would bring forth the happy-go-lucky part of me whenever I am around the casting director.

4. Come prepared with your head-shot and whatever else the audition asked for (even if the prince wouldn't do so necessarily)

5. Since you don't have an extensive acting background, I would try to sell the "I am a natural born actor" thing as much as possible. Somehow show them you were born to do this... GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Oh yeah, and this list is mostly the things as they came to my head. Some of this may seem contradictory, but really, it isn't ... its part of your job as an actor to blur the distinction between actor you and character you and part of your internal struggle is always to separate them out and maintain your own life.

Answer 3

alright sweetie- here's the long and short of it:

number one rule- be NICE TO THE RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT!!

you are entitled to receive the sides 24 hours in advance whether or not you are a member of SAG- ask your agent/manager! if they wont do it- get a new agent! and call the casting office yourself and get them!! also- try to get the scene before and after not just your sides- it will give you insight into your relationship to the other characters- you might also try reading the book if you havent already.
research the character as much as you can-!
make logical appropraite decisions based on your given circumstances and information. (where are you? where did you just come from? what is the FIRST thing you want?<--- really important! this should be an action a verb "i want to enchant the children" etc.) keep in mind the "how" comes from the "want" --i want this so i must...
acting is all about choices- there are wrong choices made primarily by those amatures who have no idea what the character/story/wants are about.
so you are a prince- what kind of a prince? are you a kind prince? evil? kniving? make the decisions based on who YOU are as the character. you can also ask yourself "given these circumstances, what would i do?" remember that each character you potray is an aspect of yourself. find what you and the prince have in common
the more intune you are with the character the more others will see you as the character. you know this happens when in conversation you refer to the character as "I" - I want, I need, etc. thats what makes actors so believable. BREAK A LEG! and if you get the part, thank me at the Oscars ;)

feel free to email me if you have any more questions

Answer 4

First of all, know your sides (pieces of the script) really well. If you're in SAG then they should be available to you at least 24 hours in advance. If you're non-union then you'll probably just get a few minutes to look at them before you go in for your reading. When you're reading over it before the audition, do so out loud. Even if you have to go down the hall or something so the others won't hear you. It's been my experience that if I don't practice it out loud first, it always comes out differently than it sounded in my head and this is not something you want to suprise yourself with.

Bring a stapler with you. Take out the staple from the sides and re-staple it in the bottom left corner. They will probably be taping this audition and this way, when you get to the end of the page you can just drop it rather than folding it over. It will get rid of the paper in your face and the distracting rustling noises. It will just make the audition a bit cleaner.

Also, be aware that some of the casting people are germa-phobes. If they reach out their hand when you come in the door, don't assume that they want to shake your hand. Chances are they're just reaching for your headshot. You don't want to start out on their bad side.

I can't really tell you how to act, of course, but I will advise you to make a decision about the character and stick to it. Don't change it half way through the reading, that looks sloppy. They'll want to see that you really know how to make bold choices with the character and not waver. If they want to see it a different way, they'll ask and, hopefully, you'll be up to the task.

Hope that helped some. Good luck!

Answer 5

Definately be Prepard. often, once you're invited to an audition, they'll possibly inform you what to hold and what to coach. (If no longer, then you truthfully will could desire to ask them) that's the two a dramatic/comedic/contemp monologue, a song (sixteen bar), or improv. At some auditions, you will settle for factors (extracts from a scrlipt) on the region so which you would be able to do a 'chilly study' throughout the time of your audition consultation. there is relatively no thank you to 'be arranged' in the event that they have been going to ask you to improv and go chilly readings on region. yet once you have a monologue to accomplish, be certain you relatively have it memorized and in a position to accomplish it nicely in front of *anybody* in case you have been given a script purely before time, understand the strains too. you are able to no longer be required to MEMORIZE the full script, yet understand what's happening interior the scene, understand why your character is there.... purely be acquainted with it. you are able to desire to: a million) carry 2 copies of headshot/resume. (often you purely carry one, yet carry one extra purely in case) 2) gown soft 3) shop an open recommendations 4) Ask questions (in regards to the character, approximately how they such as you to accomplish, in regards to the production, etc) 5) Be well mannered! sturdy success!!

Answer 6

Heres what I've learned watching the good actors at my school, I've done a high school production of a musical.

The biggest difference I've noticed between the experienced and the wanna-be's is the enunciated word in any sentence. Think about the sentence "I didn't know that" depending on which word you enunciate, the sentence means different things. Ok bad example but run with it and try it with different short sentences.

Try and "get into character" Based on...what your character does/says, is told about him, is said about him...etc figure out what kind of person he is and how he would think. Show that in how you talk (as your charecter) and how you move.

Thats one of the 2 acting styles...forgot the names, it's more popular nowadays mainly by the effects of Marlon Brando from "streetcar named desire" and "the godfather"

Of course there're other things, but I don't have the expirence to say.

Answer 7

Congrats! The most important thing that you can do is be completely prepared. Have everything memorized and all the paperwork that you need with you. Never look directly at the person watching you. Never EVER ask how you have done. Don't sway as you talk, don't be afraid to change you levels of emotion. Be prepared and confident. Break a leg!

Answer 8

I have an audition today! Here is what I'm planning to do in case it may help. I am going to be as natural as possible and try to put myself as good as I can in the situation they will ask me to be! I won't talk funny although I will be very nervous, I will not try to act as other people I have seen in other movies or plays becouse usually in auditions the are looking for new and fresh people, for new personalities or else they would just cast people they know! Try to be yourself as much as possible, be charming and smart and have in mind that you have nothing to lose! Break a leg!