I freeze, forget my lines, and even cried once after doing an audition. Everyone can tell that I'm extremely nervous. How can I become more confident?
2007-11-21 10:10:14 · 6 answers · asked by тяαðεð 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Also, this is for school plays...we are required to slate for some reason, even though everybody knows each other like brothers and sisters.
2007-11-21 14:16:55 · update #1
But those DO help! Just pointing the play part out, and I'm sorry I didn't bring it up sooner.
2007-11-21 14:17:47 · update #2
We don't know you so saying what will help your nerves is hard to predict. One thing that always helps is practice. Practice slating in the mirror or with your own video camera. Put a mark on the floor, turn on your equipment, walk into frame, hit your mark and slate your name and the role you're reading for (make it up). Try it a few different ways and several times to see how you come off when you're viewing the tape. You may have nervous habits you won't be aware of until you watch yourself on tape.
In an audition it is absolutely not necessary to memorize the lines. You should be familiar with them enough not to have your nose buried in the paper but memorizing is not necessary. Focus on the character. That's what you need to get right. Breakdown the sides and find out who the character is and I think that will give you more confidence. While other actors are focused on words, you will discover who you are supposed to be.
good luck,
Marianne
2007-11-21 12:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some basic physical things you can do like watch your breathing and eat well and sleep well but most of it is mental.
Much of it of course is confidence so how do you become more so? KNOW YOUR LINES...you may not have an issue with this but for awhile I would know my lines pretty much...found it was much easier to go up on them. If you know your lines to the point where it is second nature then you will not be focusing at all on them which means your mind and body will focus on the other parts of your performance. Also do not be afraid to rehearse your monologue in front of others (hopefully some people that you trust and might even be able to lend an extra eye) before your audition...even a week before and many times before that.
There is tons more to say, but I will end with this. Something that helps me a bit is actually playing a bit of a character in my auditions. That is not to say ever lie about who you are anything like that. But if you go into the audition thinking that you are playing the part of a confident and talented person then you will do as such. Again, these are just some ideas but there are many books that may help but I always think fellow actors help a lot. Also do not ever hesitate to ask a director (if you are in an academic setting) after an audition what you could do to become a better auditioner. Either way...best of luck to you!
2007-11-21 10:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by bonocrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-24 21:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by kindall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two tricks that usually work for me.
1) I pretend that I have already gotten the job and I am shooting the scene right then, instead of just auditioning.
2) Pretend that the role was written specially for you and you are just doing a read through.
2007-11-21 10:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by ytakytak123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless it's required never use a song or monolouge from the play u are trying out for! Do a monolouge or song you feel padssionate about that always helps me =) Good luck with it though
2007-11-21 10:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by thisismystory12 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just be cool.....
2007-11-21 12:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by [♥]bethanne. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋