Acting Auditions

Acting for auditions is a complete different skill set than acting in a scene. Unfortunately, the audition process isn’t as natural and comfortable as doing a scene with a scene partner and often an actor feels very vulnerable walking into a room with someone he barely knows.

Many casting directors do not act with you but simply read the lines back. Of course not all casting directors do this but as an actor you must be prepared for any situation. It is inherit on you the actor to be able to expect this and not rely on the casting director for any help.

If you are struggling with auditions it might be wise to take an acting audition class. These classes typically give you sides and a short period of time to prepare for the mock audition. Then your teacher will bring you in like an audition and critiques will be giving after you are done. Depending on your teacher he may or may not put your Acting Audition on tape.

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