im auditioning an need some advice.?

Question

I know it's a long ways away but in feb. i am planning on auditioning for Little Women at a local theatre. I am 12 but will be 13 at the time and i have been acting sice i was 11. I don't need a monolouge becuase there are cold readings fromt he script. I really want to get the part of Beth but I need to work really hard an prepare because there are alot of good actresses where I live that are my age. I'm not positive exactly what to work on. I am taking a film acitng class soon and in august i am going to be in the lion king. i am also taking improv class whent he school year starts but im not sure if i should be working on somehting else.

if you have any advice, please tell me!

thanks!

Franny L.-A.
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Answer 1

Here's some of my tips:

COLD READINGS:

Generally, for a cold reading, you'll be given a script, a chance to look it over once or twice, and then, have to perform it.

You will only get to keep the script if it is for a screen test.

That being said, tricks to memorize the reading are:

1. Read the beginning, and the end, so that you know how it starts, and if you get lost, you can improv to get the correct end.

2. Skim, look for important words and ideas.

3. Try and understand the character, that way if you forget, you can improv.

4. If given time (never keep the CD or panel waiting!), read through the whole thing.


Audition Advice:
Know what to expect. Find out any necessary information ahead of the time, and have a number you can call or an address you can email in case any questions come up.

Be prepared, have your song, monologue, maybe a resume ready. Also bring dance or tennis shoes with you in case your asked to dance, and pants or shorts for the same reason if you are wearing a dress or skirt.

Dress professionally, no jeans! Also, black looks very professional.

Know your audition space. Check it out ahead of time so you are comfortable with where you will be and can relax day of the audition.

Remember the audition panel/Casting director is not the enemy, don't get mad or bad talk someone if they don't cast you, it could hurt your future chances, this is a small industry, and word gets out.

Take comments with a grain of salt. Fellow auditioners may say things to physch you out, or insult you. The panel may do the same as well. It hurts, but you have to keep face and move on.

Concentrate as best as possible! If you are distracted you're not giving your best performance possible!

Also, be sure to thank the CD/panel for their time, and thank your pianist for their time and playing your music. If you are taught a dance, be sure to thank the dance captain as well. Politeness goes a long way!

Show up on time, maybe even earlier, so that if a cold reading is sprung on you, you can practice.

1. Never underestimate the value of your health.

2. Love yourself.

3. Grow as a performer, and individual.

4. Use "I am" instead of "I want" or "I wish"

5. Be positive

6. Don't judge, observe, and always be conciously aware of what's happening.

7. Take as many classes and study as much as possible.

8. Volunteer

9. Be kind a polite to everyone

10. Have fun.

11. Create your own oppurtunities, don't wait for them to come to you.

12. Don't gossip, but be courageous.

13. Don't ONLY dress to impress.

14. Learn to say "No"

15. Be yourself

16. Find a support group, for everything you do

17. Relax

18.Go within for all answers. Don't ask for opinions. Don't give opinions.

19. Practice patience.

20. Be grateful.

Answer 2

It sounds like your doing an excelent job already! Unlike most kids your age you know you have to really work in acting. ;->
Okay, first, if you mess up when you're reading the script don't stop or say "I'm sorry." Your improv classes should help you with that.
Also, if you can get copies of the sides before your audition, practice infront of the mirror, and kind of memorize the script. Not so much that you can do the whole thing off book, but just enough so you have an idea about what you're gonna be saying next! Becuase in most plays, every line is there for a reason, and flows into something else.
Good luck. It's obviouse that you really want this, and that'll show in the auditons.
BREAK A LEG!!!!!

Answer 3

There are just three things you need to tackle (not easy, but just three anyway):

Context

Text

Sub-text (or subtext)

Context refers to the time, place, culture, etc., within which the play is set. This is where research is important. You need to know the geographical and cultural situation within which the characters operate.

Text is the actual words the characters say. A good grasp of the language (as dictated by the context) will suffice. For example, British English has a different meaning for a three-letter word that is considered rude in American.

Sub-text is where you can really floor the jury. In any bit of dialogue, there is something that the character means to say but doesn't actually say. This is sub-text. For example, "I like ice-cream" seems to be a rather innocent line. However, put it in the context of a psychopath who equates ice-cream with death. Perhaps the context of the play is the character's early experiences in a very cold climate. Now, if the character is evil, or even evil by circumstance, "I like ice-cream" may be expanded to, "I like ice-cream... and that is what I'm gonna turn you into."

The, "...and that is what I'm gonna turn you into." is never said aloud. It is completed in the actor's mind. It gives a sinister tone to the text without half trying.

All the best.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think you should just make sure you do a little research on the character you're auditioning for and really program that into your mind. Just be sure to get the character really well.

Answer 6

try to get to kno the part u want to play...study it...watch clips of the play on you tube...they might hav it. and practice ur acting in the type of genre the play is...if u know u r gonna have to act sad...then practice that..in the mirror....or in front of ur family "might b to embarrassing though"...i hoped i helped a little...break a leg (bad to say good l***) lol