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Landing a movie audition is a big deal for any actor. It doesn't matter if it's a small role- movie credits look great on any acting resume. But these auditions can be very grueling and many actors often don't make it through. While some simply aren't good enough, others make a number of common mistakes that can easily be avoided. Be Prepared Before heading out to your movie audition, make sure that you read the audition notice carefully. This applies to everyone, right from the seasoned professional to the child actor. This notice will tell you exactly what you need to prepare- it's surprising to see how many actors show up without preparing the right material. Find out the kind of material that they want and how many pieces. Be clear about the guidelines as well- if they are looking for a specific kind of character, make sure that you fit their need like a glove. Don't go in thinking you can ace the role and they will change the script to suit you- that happens very rarely. If you take drama classes, one thing you will learn is that it's important to be professional about your audition. Treat it the same way as you would treat a job interview- this means that you need to dress appropriately. It's never a good idea to go for an audition in costume- instead, wear casual business wear. If you are auditioning for a role that requires dancing, wear simple dance attire. It's also important to arrive early for your audition, never be late. Know Your Material Most auditions will ask you to perform a monologue. There are a few things you need to keep in mind about monologue preparation. Naturally, you need to make sure you rehearse thoroughly and know the lines down-pat. But you also need to remember that you may be asked to interpret the passage differently. You may have to deliver the lines on the verge of tears firstly, but be prepared to deliver them in a completely different manner seconds later. This might seem intimidating but it is actually a great opportunity- the varied you're able to interpret the lines, the better your chances are of landing the role. One thing that theater acting can really help a person with is his knowing all sides of the script or play. This is helpful in a movie audition since it will give you a better idea of the scene as a whole. If you're auditioning for a role that has been done before, do not mimic the way the other actor has played it. You need to bring something unique to the role and this is what directors will be looking for. Also be prepared to do a cold audition. This is when you will be given lines for the first time- you'll be given just a few minutes to prepare them. The only way you can prepare for these is to research different character types and roles- read as many scripts and plays as you can. It's also a good idea to read industry articles to see what the directors are looking for. These tips can go a long way in helping you bag that movie audition. Visit us at DramaticActing.com for expert tips, insights and advice on getting started with your acting career. http://www.dramaticacting.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
