Q&A for How to Audition for a Play

It should just happen as you do more acting and gain more confidence. If you don't feel comfortable with acting and think you can't do any better, maybe acting just isn't for you for the long term. But don't give up! You can do it. Remember acting is just putting yourself into another's shoes and expressing that.

No, it is better not to unless you have been directed to. Often directors have a set notion of how lines are supposed to be said, and it can make them annoyed if you are saying your monologue differently to how hey imagine it. It is better to do another monologue from a different play by the playwright.

Search online for good performing agencies, and you will easily be able to find a range of companies that suit you. On their websites, they should have a contact page with phone numbers and email information. Contact the agency and organize a time to meet with someone to discuss both the agency's, and your goals and opportunities, and to decide if you are a good fit. If it doesn't work the first time, keep on trying. It doesn't mean you aren't talented, it just means you're not what they are looking for right now, or they've got too many people like you on the agency.

You could audition and see what happens, but also practice your acting with a friend a few times first and see what they think.

Paranoid people are usually on edge and a little detached from reality. You can portray this by the use of the eyes (looking at different things and not focusing on one thing but don't over do it) breathing (slightly fast and heavy breaths to show panic and fear) and fidgeting (slight scratching and jittery, to show you're on edge). Whatever you do, don't overdo it -- just be natural and try to put yourself into the character's shoes and it should just happen.

Contact a photographer in your local area and request that they take headshots of you. They will have more information and price ranges available for you. You could have a one-look photoshoot, or a two-look photoshoot. If you are doing a two-look photoshoot, you will change clothes and get a hair and makeup touch-up between outfits.

Discover your character and create it. What does that person like to do in spare time? What is his/her favorit colour and food? Where does that person likes to go when he/she is alone? How does that person walks, and speaks to others? These are just few examples to create the character.

Just because you aren't confident about acting in front of people doesn't mean that you should drop your dream! You just need to get comfortable acting in front of people, and the best way to do that is to practice regularly. Join as many local plays as you can!

Research online for theaters near you. Small local ones are the best places to start. Always keep tabs on upcoming play auditions, most of the time the theater or acting group will post them on their website.

You may not want to audition for it then. If you weren't told what to prepare, or what the show is, it may be difficult to see what the judges are looking for. If you still want to audition, then try to find a generic but popular monologue to perform.

It depends on the director's vision for the movie. Even newborns can act in movies if that's what the director needs.

Yes, but you should pick one that is related to the genre of film you are auditioning for, as well as something that shows off your acting chops. Choose a well respected movie to work from.

You're out of luck. Just re-wrap it and put it back. If you cut the tape, you'll probably get caught.

Just keep looking until you find something you like. Buy some monologue books or watch people doing monologues on YouTube and see if anything appeals to you. Rewatch your favorite movies, maybe there are some monologues in there you never noticed.

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Of course! You should also talk to someone who has experience with commercials if you know anyone. Don't worry, everybody has to start somewhere.

Typically, the director will read other characters' lines for you during the audition. If you're practicing on your own before the audition, you can either skip the other characters' lines, or ask a friend or family member to help you out by reading them for you.

It takes a while to master the art of fake crying, but it can be helpful to be able to do so. Here are a few tips. When you know you have to start crying, try thinking of something that makes you sad. Pinch yourself enough to make your eyes water. Exaggerate! Acting is all about emotions. Don't be afraid to give it your all. Exaggerate your facial expressions. Use body language: hunch your shoulders, hold your own hand, etc.

It depends on who the director is and the details surrounding the audition. Most auditions last a few days so that people can find a date that suits them. If the dates presented are not suitable for you, then you should try to contact one of the managers or directors of the production. You should then ask them if there is another possible time when you could audition, or you could ask them if you could do the audition beforehand.

Do the auditions via Zoom or Google Meet. During rehearsals, practice social distancing and have everyone wear masks. Make sure you are following your school's protocol and state's protocol for distancing and meeting numbers. Or, keep using Zoom, etc., for initial rehearsals.