Tips: How to Be Great at Auditioning
So back awhile last week, I have noted down things you need to prepare before auditioning, such as looking for prominent cast, understanding audition materials, exploring the role, and dressing well. As what I have initially promised, today, we are going to discuss some concise points on how to be great AT auditioning. Pay attention and you will be great on it - this is my pledge. Should you take your chance and obtain your dreamed-role! Here you go, actors.
Overcome Your Fears
Getting nerves before auditioning is normal. However, you need to conquer your fears in order to show the casting director that you are the right one for this role. You might have moaned to me, “How can I get relax while I know that my future is on this audition!” There is a handy method you can use, warming up. Warming up is an obligation if you want to be relaxed. Just like a pitcher warms up before a ball game, you can do some stretches and vocal exercises before entering the “burning” room. Get in your line and you will do fine.
Avoid Talking To Other Actors
This is not the right time to go along with other actors. It is said that who stands stronger, they will win the race. The fact is other actors will only try to distract you. If you have signed in and currently been waiting for others to read for the same part, you need to be patient and focus on what you came here to do. Once again, you should avoid talking to other actors.
It is the Time – Face the Casting Director
Get in the line and show him you can do your best! There are two types of casting director, the one who will sit and chat with you for few minutes and another one who will just get right into the business. Whatever type you face, you need to remember to not suck up with the director. This dirty trick might work at the start but trust me; you will only leave bad impression. The only thing you need to do is to make the director believe that you ARE the character.
If you are too nervous to perform in front of him, you can pretend as if you are not at the audition but you have involved in the production. When you enter the room, do not touch the director aside of casually shaking his hands. These are some basic rules you need to follow. Work well on it and they will call you back for the next audition.
Good luck at auditioning!
