Wanted: advice for an acting audition

blackjack · Oct 9, 2010

Are there any actors on this board?

Last month, after being asked by the producer, I played a small role in a re-enactment scene for a documentary. It was a lot of fun. First time too.

Last week, I got a call from a friend of one of the crew who had heard I had some military experience. I am now auditioning for a role in a military sci-fi production. Have no idea on the details - on whether it's for a mere extra role or something more exciting.

Have been perusing Youtube for short clips on advice for auditions.

Any advice from experienced actors on this board on tips for a first audition?

Nouveau Pauvre · Oct 10, 2010

Lube is your friend.

Piobaire · Oct 10, 2010

Smell the fart.

Don Carlos · Oct 10, 2010

Make sure the guy really is a producer before you suck ********. I learned that lesson the hard way, my friend.

Jekyll · Oct 10, 2010

Say the words. Emote if necessary.

blackjack · Oct 11, 2010

Thanks for all the warnings about the **** casting couch.

badmatty · Oct 11, 2010

as with any acting job...don't be yourself!

Joe Cool · Oct 12, 2010

Harold falcon · Oct 12, 2010

The Aristocrats!

Piobaire · Oct 12, 2010

How did it go? Did you take my advice and smell the fart?

HRoi · Oct 12, 2010

There's about a 68.4% chance that it's Appreciation

Hayato · Oct 12, 2010

Go take acting classes, duh. I did some acting in the past, as my degree is in film production, but felt the risk was too much to try to make a career out of it. Instead I stuck with behind the line work, but acting was probably my other favorite craft within entertainment. What always helped me was doing a reading with one of your friends, and taping it.

That's basically how it works for big auditions, and practice makes perfect I suppose. Also, it depends entirely on the role, but taping a read really helps you critique your performance. My initial roles were on-stage where you have to really project. I had to realize that on camera little actions and mannerisms have a far greater effect.

Good luck.

EDIT: You'd be surprised how far just showing up, confidence, and a good look will take you. But I guess that could be said for other professions as well.

IUtoSLU · Oct 12, 2010

I used to know a BIGTIME MOVIE PRODUCER but alas, we are no longer speaking. I am sorry I cannot be of service.

Joe Cool · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by IUtoSLU

I used to know a BIGTIME MOVIE PRODUCER but alas, we are no longer speaking. I am sorry I cannot be of service.

I've never met a bigtime movie producer so alas, I can also not be of service.

ratboycom · Oct 13, 2010

Watch the movie "the Room". Take notes, that is some real acting for you

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