Secret #4 For Your Acting Audition Success

By: Leanne Mauro
Submitted: 2007-01-17 10:59:22
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There are two important characteristics you have to have as a GREAT actor.

1) An OPEN MIND

2) The ability to LISTEN

I cant tell you how important it is for an actor to be able to let go of any decisions they have made prior to walking into their acting audition.

So often we the actor make choices that we believe suit the story only to have the casting agent or director offer an alternative way.

I know in Secret #3 To Your Acting Audition Success I alluded to the fact that you don’t have to listen to the casting agent but I stress here that that is ONLY if you have a GUT INSTINCT that is telling you that your decision is stronger.

The casting agent is a vital part of the casting process they are the ones that have sat down with the director and broken down what it is the director is looking for.

So it is very important to LISTEN to the casting agent they are giving you important directions that have come directly from the client (if auditioning for a TVC), director, producer, and/or writer.

I’ve spent a lot of time in audition rooms both in front and behind the camera and all too often I’ve seen actors nervously get caught up in what they are going to do that they aren’t present and listening to what the casting agent is offering them.

Big Mistake!

They miss the most important part of the audition – knowing what the director wants!

It’s vital that you put your thoughts to the side for a moment and simply listen and be present with what the casting agent is telling you instead of trying to figure it all out in your head. Yes you have to be on the ball and think on your feet but not at the expense of what the director might be looking for.

So take a deep breathe, relax and LISTEN to the casting agent.

If it’s an audition where you’ve had time to prepare it’s absolutely acceptable and advisable to come prepared with TWO ways to play the scene.

Don’t forget it is YOUR AUDITION.

Don’t be afraid to speak up in the audition room. Ask questions if you need clarity. And let them know that you have an alternative way of playing the scene. The casting agents will be impressed and the directors will see more of your range. Go for opposite choices. If you’re going to offer an alternative make it obviously different.

If you offer an alternative way of playing the scene and they still don’t think it works GREAT try what they are suggesting and you have a whole range of your work on tape for the director to work with.

So, Remember, an OPEN MIND and the ability to let go of any preconceived ideas, LISTENING to the important information from the director via the casting agent, and having an ALTERNATIVE way of playing a scene are vital to your ACTING SUCCESS. You will leave an impression that makes you someone people want to work with.

To Your Acting Audition Success

Leanne Mauro

Leanne Mauro http://www.successtipsforactors.com is a professional actress working in theater, film and TV. One of her favorite success moments was working with the legendary Peter Bogdanovich.

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