How to Cry?

Question

Does anyone have any tips on how to cry on command. I'm thirteen and love acting. I know it's not always needed, but I also know that it's helpful to be able to do. Thanks.

Answer 1

Here's a big secret--you can look like you're crying without actually shedding tears. The next time you're legitimately crying, or you see someone you know crying, pay attention. See how they screw up their face, or see how their voice sounds while they talk when crying. And sure, you're supposed to be in touch with your character, but it's useful to know how to cry on command anyway.

Answer 2

Don't think about something that's happened to you. Most people say that, but that's not acting.
When you're acting, you're supposed to BE the character. Just imagine yourself in the character's position. If, say, he or she had a loved one die, than imagine it happening to you. Feel what you're character is feeling, and the tears will come naturally. Be your character, that's what makes an actor.

But, if right now that's a struggle for you, you can think of something bad that's happened, but I really don't recommend it unless it's completely necessary. And if you do wind up doing that, try to practice being the character. Get so lost in it that you forget who you are, and that you're the character. That makes it the amazing thing that it is.

Answer 3

what again? an actor who knows what acting is and does that will cry automatically whenever the character he is playing is supposed to cry, the actor can't help crying if the character cries, because the actor is responding to the stimuli of the scene the way the character responds. To force yourself to cry or express any other emotiong is not acting it is simply forcing . Big difference.

Answer 4

If you know it's coming, I'd try staring at a certain spot for a while not blinking and then you will have a starting point. But I agree, if you are actually being your character, you should not have to force to cry. So just practise being into character.

Answer 5

Thinking of something sad never works for me. It is inconsistent!

Start with your face. Quiver your chin. Pay attention to what your face does when you cry. Keep in mind that when people cry, they are often trying to look like they are not. Practice in the mirror. You'll get it.

Answer 6

I don't act (but I'd love to), and to do it on demand, I think of the sadest thing ever, like my dog dying or the last part of the movie, Simon Birch where Simon is on his death bed and says "Well, I got to go now, bye." and then he dies. I actually did it in the shower today...

Answer 7

watch a lifetime movie, or touched by an angel. little house on the prairie can bring a sensitivity to you. there was a commercial a few years back, this kid comes home and surprises his family [Christmas morning]
by making Folgers coffee.
now that's a tear jerker

Answer 8

To cry on command I've heard of taking a really sad moment in your life or something you fear would happen and force it into your brain causing you to cry. :o

Example: Brother/Mother/Father died.

Answer 9

Try thinking of something terrible that you never want to happen, ex: death of a loved one, loss of a boyfriend, friend, family member...

Or try to think of a past experience.

Hope you enjoy acting and reach for the stars! :)

Answer 10

Whenever im auditioning for a part, and they need me to cry, i think about my mom or dad dying. Or i think of my guinea pig dying (again) = [[ It's makes me really sad, but it's effective.