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post #1 of 21
10/9/10 at 10:57pm
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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?
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post #2 of 21
10/10/10 at 3:14pm
Lube is your friend.
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post #3 of 21
10/10/10 at 3:14pm
Smell the fart.
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post #4 of 21
10/10/10 at 5:27pm
Make sure the guy really is a producer before you suck his cock. I learned that lesson the hard way, my friend.
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post #5 of 21
10/10/10 at 9:29pm
Say the words. Emote if necessary.
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post #6 of 21
10/11/10 at 7:31am
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Thanks for all the warnings about the ghey casting couch.
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post #7 of 21
10/11/10 at 3:27pm
as with any acting job...don't be yourself!
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post #8 of 21
10/12/10 at 4:20pm
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post #9 of 21
10/12/10 at 4:22pm
The Aristocrats!
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post #10 of 21
10/12/10 at 4:23pm
How did it go? Did you take my advice and smell the fart?

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post #11 of 21
10/12/10 at 11:16pm
There's about a 68.4% chance that it's porn
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post #12 of 21
10/12/10 at 11:23pm
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.
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post #13 of 21
10/12/10 at 11:39pm
I used to know a BIGTIME MOVIE PRODUCER but alas, we are no longer speaking. I am sorry I cannot be of service.
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post #14 of 21
10/13/10 at 8:41pm
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Originally Posted by IUtoSLU View Post
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.
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post #15 of 21
10/13/10 at 11:06pm
Watch the movie "the Room". Take notes, that is some real acting for you
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