I have a possible audition on tuesday the 13th. It asks for young male actors ages 9-15 for the audition, and I am 16. How strict are age cutoffs, is it even worth my time to go? Also, they ask me to prepare a two minute comic monolugue (I have that don't worry) but they then say in the next sentence "Cold Reading." What does that mean? A cold reading of my monologue or off of the script? I thought I would have my monologue prepared and memorized. Please give me any help, I really appreciate it.
2007-03-08 04:18:53 · 8 answers · asked by ashleesboy9 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Thanks for your help everyone. I really appreciate it and I'm going to go for it. I just have a few more questions:
1) I need to make an appointment for my audition which requires me calling and leaving my name, age, and phone number. Should I just not say my age in case they decide to knock me off without seeing me, or should I say my age but that I look younger than 15 (I really do.) I just don't want to be dropped before I even get a chance.
2) Bean, you said "they want to see what you can do with the chance to practice and make the choices in a scriot beforehand", but because they do not want the plays of their next season to be publicly known yet, they did not tell us what it is so I cannot be well read, and neither really can anyone else. Is there anything else I can do in this situation to get a leg-up on the competition?
3) Stagerage2004, you said that "it is illegal for them to actually ask how old you are." Not that I don't trust you but, everyone else, is this true?
2007-03-08 09:05:57 · update #1
Age policies depend on the producers, director and/or the casting directors. Generally, if they ask for an age range it's because they're looking for someone who has the physical appearance of being in about the middle of that age range and they know they'll see someone that fits if they look two or three years older or younger. So being only one year older than the requested range shouldn't hurt your chances too much. Take the opportunity, the worst they can tell you is "I'm sorry, you're outside our age range."
As far as the monologue and readings go, what they want is for you to come in with a prepared monologue but to also know that they may ask you to read a scene off the script with no preparation. Basically, they want to see what you can do with the chance to practice and make the choices in a scriot beforehand and how well you can think and react on your feet. It helps them see your range.
2007-03-08 07:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age range given by the audition coordinator is not to be interpreted literally...if you look like you could play 15 or younger, go for it...it is illegal for them to actually ask how old you are :)
Cold readings are from the script of the show...done with out preparation and with either a reader or a scene partner. They will assign that at the audition. Generally after everyone delivers thier monologues.
Break a leg!
2007-03-08 08:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by stagerage2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold reading is a reading from the script in a part they've selected ahead of time.
Your Monologue should be memorized and blocked.
Age restrictions are normally a basis for the look of a character. I am 26 but have auditioned and received several roles for much younger characters. (People keep telling me I'll be grateful for that when I'm 50 and I look 35, but.... )
Give it a shot, the worst they can do is tell you no. The best is that you get a part. Experience auditioning is what you'll walk away with regardless.
2007-03-08 04:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by once_upn_atime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your age is close enough if you don't look too physically mature. You need the memorized monologue and while you are there you will be given something to read which you haven't ever seen without a chance to read it before hand. they will judge how you do with an unseen Reading in addition to the come you know. Good luck!
2007-03-08 05:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok for the age... you should be ok... they are not strict... it depends on your height and talent... but go for it anyways... who cares if they say that age... I auditioned for a show that was 15 and up.. and I was 12.. and I got in.. as long as you have the voice.. now... cold reading is makeing you read from the sript.. they want to here what you sound like as the part... what I do is... I try to find the script of the play.. and get as much background info as possibe... then I read it and try to feel comfortable with the part,,, .. good luck!
2007-03-08 05:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age cutoffs aren't written in stone for the most part. Cold readings are usually taking the script and reading it "cold" Break a leg!
2007-03-08 04:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Carol 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I'm sure its means cold turkey meaning not on script. also i am not to sur how they are on the age thing but the worst they could do is say no.Its not like they are going to take your b-day away. just go for it and if you are good enough then your good enough. and if they cut you then just ask them if it is because of your age in if that is the case then you will know for next time.
2007-03-08 04:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by Linds 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude, if you rock then they wouldn't care about your age.. just aslong as you look and sound like the part
2007-03-08 04:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by 18/M/Scotland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋