It may sound like a lot. However, try to take this thesis as a rule and see what happens. How do you get that coveted, attractive, interesting, promising, and… finally, the damn role? Imagine that you’re standing in front of a line of “-twenty” applicants in a conditional corridor to see the casting director, and there will probably be as many after you, and the phrase “I just wanted to ask” won’t really work here. Grab a few tips that will help you feel more confident at auditions and definitely get your role.
HOW TO ACT UNTIL YOU’RE CATHARTIC?
- Don’t think about the clothes you’re wearing
At an audition, the only thing that matters is how you dress for the role, not what you’re wearing. Casting manager Christy Faison, who participated in the selection of actors for the TV series “The Newsroom,” says that she had to choose “doctors” many times. “Actors” in lab coats are good, but they all make one important mistake: they rely on their clothes to do all the work for them. But you need to embody the very essence of a family doctor or surgeon from the inside. This is the key. - Read ALL the instructions.
This is extremely important. The easiest way to refuse to participate in the casting is to ignore the instructions of the casting team. Casting directors often don’t have time to correct your mistakes or remind you of the instructions. So, you have to be disciplined. - Do your homework
What is the tone of the project, what is the mood, what is the presentation? You will find the answers to these questions very easily when you do your homework. Well-developed material is the key to your confidence and half the battle. - Make a specific analysis of the characters
Deep character analysis can be a lot of fun. Human behavior is interesting and complex. Take the time to build relationships with all the characters on stage. Take into account where you are, what you want, and what is in your way. If the scene takes place in the middle of the night, are you a lark or an owl? The answer to this question can change your approach to the scene and how you react to the other participants. This activity will take you to the next level of your game. - Be human
Very often actors look at a character as someone outside of themselves. What if you were that character? How would you speak? How would you move? How would you breathe? The actor has to filter the character through himself, giving him life, filling him with his own experience. Does this sound illogical to you? You’ll be surprised, because auditions are held to give you the opportunity to be yourself. - Feel free to choose: advice for recording acting auditions.
Do you often think about how many takes of one scene to download? The answer is obvious: learn to choose. Make the best version of your work. Casting directors rarely watch the second take. The only exception is if you bring something radically different to the table in the second take. - Set yourself up for success
Make sure there is someone who will definitely support you and say “Wow! That’s awesome!”. This will give you confidence and create a transparent but strong connection with your potential viewer. Don’t record at the last minute. This will allow you to calmly set up. - How can I be remembered?
You can, of course, put on a Carlson costume and demonstratively empty a jar of jam. But you shouldn’t go too far. What do you know about your character that others don’t? How will this change your work on stage? What if you tell this character your secret? How will your relationship with him or her change? This merging with the character will help give you that feeling that casting directors are looking for. - Let go of everything and be present
Now that you’re done with the character, you just need to be present on stage and play the role. This is often the most difficult task.
THEY SAID “NO.”
It can be outrageous, frustrating, and even demotivating. Casting is a difficult process for actors, especially when they are rejected. However, remember, this choice is not personal. It’s not about you. It’s about the moment you’re in.
The offer you get should hit the bull’s eye. So sometimes it’s better to skip the “wrong” roles and give them to someone who is a better fit. It’s much worse when you realize after the audition that it’s not what you expected. And then comes the worst suffering, which is best avoided at the start.