I am trying out for a movie and I need some suggesstions on how to act?

Question

I am 11 turning 12 June 1st and I really need HELP! This audition session is May 14, 2007 in NYC< NY

Answer 1

If it's comedy, act "over the top."
If it's drama, act with feeling.
If it's action, acti with energy.

Rent some movies with Meryl Streep, Whoopie Goldberg, the actor who play Bridget Jones in "Bridget Jones' Diary," and Julie Andrews. Watch their techniques, the way they present their lines, hold their heads, make pauses, express themselves (especially their faces), and then practice!

And, most of all, ENJOY it!

Answer 2

As I see that you are very young, the casting director will be looking for professionalism. That means don't cry, don't whine, etc. They want to see that it is YOU who want the job, not your parents or guardians, whatever. The Olsen twins got their part in Full House because during the auditions, they were the only ones who didn't cry.

How to act? Do you mean how to audition or how to behave? For the latter, keep in mind what wrote above. I used to be a casting assistant and those are some things the casting people will be looking for. In regards to how to audition, it depends on the character. Is she cute? Then be cute. Is she angry? Then be angry. Watch Anna Paquin in THE PIANO. She was about your age when she did that movie and she won an Oscar. Watch something on tv or movies that has a character similar to the one you are trying out for and make it your own. Give it a touch of your personality. Good luck!

Answer 3

Well, you behave from the second you walk in the door. If you're rude to anyone including your parents or the girl at the front desk then they won't hire you.

When you're talking to the auditors (the people who will read the script with you and anyone else in the room when you audition) just be yourself, be a kid. They want a real kid who will be fun to work with but who will also be professional. So have fun chatting and making small talk in the begining, but when they say, "OK, let's read the script" then be ready to go.

When you read, don't memorize the whole thing. Say the lines like you would with your friends or your mom, not too over the top and don't over dramatize too many words in any given sentence... be real. Make eye contact, but don't be afraid to look at the paper too, just not the whole time. The script is dialog... your character is having a real conversation so pull them into your conversation.

When it's over, smile real big and thank them for having you. Tell them it was very nice to meet them and then leave :-)

Answer 4

Act natural. They want to see how you look and sound on film. Just be polite, and tell yourself to *speak clearly*. if they can't hear you or understand you, you're sunk. Remember, clear doesn't equal loud, just take your time when you say your lines. Be clear!!

Don't move your body too much, unless you're told. Anyone who moves unnecessarily is distracting on film.

be prepared: It's a lot of waiting. And the line for the bathroom will be very long!

Good luck!!!

Answer 5

when they ask you to audition, they'll have you read a script, and try and figure out as much as you know about the character from the script, and what you're told, then just try and be that character, put yourself in that place, and understand it....also if you're acting with other people, keep responding, and never drop you're character, if you mess up they're probably more comcerned with how you act than with your ability to read the script....oh and one last thing, don't talk with a monotone....

Answer 6

if you get an interview or they ask you questions. make sure you are yourself because if the part was meant for you youll get it and if you fake your personality, you will not only have to fake it everytime on set but the "judges" can deffinately tell.

Answer 7

what movie?