What do you do after a terrible audition?
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What do you do after a terrible audition?
- 10 Tips For Overcoming A Bad Audition. We’ve all been there.
- You Are Not Alone. Let me shout this one louder for those of you in the back row.
- Get Real With Yourself.
- Take Time To Reflect.
- Treasure That ‘Survival Job’
- Find Other Creative Outlets.
- Get Back On That Horse.
- No Social Media.
Is it OK to make a mistake in an audition?
Casting directors know that occasionally, during the course of an audition, an actor will make a mistake. Since casting directors understand that this is a normal part of the process, there truly is no need to beg for mercy from the casting director. There’s no need to feel bad or make excuses.
How do you forget an audition?
Post-Audition Self Care
- Purge. Throw everything away.
- Distraction. Plan something for immediately after the audition to take your mind off of it.
- Don’t Tell Anyone.
- Don’t Google/IMDb the Project!
- Communicate With Your Agent.
- Look to Your Hobbies.
- Be Realistic.
- Put Things in Perspective.
Who makes the final decision on casting?
Make the selections. While the casting company is responsible for wrangling the talent, the director and producers ultimately decide which actors to book for the role.
How long should a monologue be for an audition?
Most casting directors will ask for a 1-2 minute audition monologue. Even if they don’t, pick a monologue no longer then 2 minutes. You want to leave them wanting more, not checking their watches! Pick the right genre. Pick audition monologues as close to the genre and style of the play or film you’re auditioning for as possible.
What do we not want from monologues?
More often than not, the pieces that are pulled from monologue books are very shallow indeed. For example, the whole monologue can be about your prom dress! Not interesting and it certainly doesn’t take you or your audience on an emotional journey. We also don’t want to hear monologues about the acting profession.
How should I memorize my monologue?
You should know your monologue like the back of your hand so you never have to worry about memorization when you audition. The lines should be second nature. Same with volume.
What are some of the most overdone monologues?
From Denzel Washington’s King Kong scene in “Training Day” to anything by Neil Simon, these are the overdone monologues that it would be best to avoid. Join Backstage to access work from home jobs you can apply to right now!