Do well in an acting Audition?

Question

The movie will be called 'James Blonde' (PFFT!!!!) but i basically need acting tips for the auditions. Thing is, i dunno what we'll be doing in the auditions, for we were never told, and they're tommorow.. EEP!

Help is much appreciated

Answer 1

The only thing I can say is to do your best and don't be nervous. That's a mistake I made and I ended up getting a very small role in a play. Just relax and don't be afraid...everyone will probably be a little nervous, but once you are on the stage auditioning, most of it goes away!

Answer 2

You may have already had your audition - if so I hope it went well. I'm giving advice as if you are new to auditioning. I apologize if I'm teaching 'Grandma to suck eggs'.
Going 'blind' into an audition is never easy. I suggest that keeping up your sight reading skills would be good. Get a selection of monolgues - read the play they come from - and get a real sense of the style of different sorts of Theatre, Television, Film and Radio. So that when you come across a similar piece at a blind audition you've got the confidence to think ' Yeah -I know the style of this piece . I've got a good sense of how it needs to be performed' Seeing lots of Theatre is also good idea. Lots of actors also have a couple of pieces up their sleeve. Contrasting pieces - one usually contemporary and one classical ( Shakespeare and before basically). You'll probably come across pieces that suit you from looking at the monologues for sight reading.
Also just to be open and responsive to your fellow auditionees and participate whole heartedly in any theatre games they play.
If you have a friend who is into theatre and acting enlist their help with the above.If your budget allows a couple of sessions with an acting coach would also be helpful. If you are particularly interested in film there are lots of film acting courses - The Stage often has some listed. Good luck. David xx

Answer 3

Stay confident. Respond immeditaly when the directors/producers talk to you. And be professional. Say thank-you afterwards, shake their hands etc. You might feel stupid if no one else does it, but it'll keep you in the casting directors minds and that is good!
good luck!

Answer 4

The one tip I have found for looking good is to be confident and smile. Also if you have good boobs show a little cleavage in case any of the judges are men!

Answer 5

You don'y know what they are looking for - so that makes it very difficult. Be yourself and give it your all. Keep smiling unless yo are playing someone sad and depressed.