Audition Preparation
So you have your scenes - what now? What exact steps do you need to take to effectively prepare for an audition? How long should it take? When are you ready? Can you over-prepare? Do you need to know your lines? Find the answers to all things relating to audition preparation in this fascinating section.
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Intro to Audition Preparation
Auditions are a big part of an actor's career. Treat the audition material with reverence.
1. Read ALL the material
2. Research the creative team
3. Follow all instructions
4. Process of developing characterLink to our full seminar on audition preparation: https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv/vi...
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Self-Tape Your Auditions Before You Go In The Room
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Research Filmmakers You're Auditioning For
Research filmmakers you're auditioning for
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The Importance Of Getting Off-Book Immediately
We all know we should learn our lines as soon as we can... but why? Do casting directors really expect us to know them all? This video explores the reasons beyond just 'knowing the words'.
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Why Coaching Before Big Auditions Matters
Auditioning is an art form of its own, with no special effects, props, sets, or other actors in the scene with us.
There are so many tweaks that can be made to build the moments and the world, and improve each performance to draw the viewer in.
Having a trained, fresh set of eyes on the perfo...
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Copy A Scene From A Master
What better way to learn what it feels like to nail a scene, than to use the road map given to you by an iconic actor.
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Prepare Your Pocket Monologues
You never know when you'll need to whip out a monologue to show someone you can act! Best time to learn them is NOW!
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Learning Your Lines
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
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How Early Should I Arrive Before An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I go to an audition earlier?
Is it a good idea to go to an audition before my call time?
Is it ev... -
Do I Need To Learn All My Lines For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I have to be off book at my audition?
Will casting expect me to know all the lines?
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How Can I Identify The Tone Of A Show When I'm Preparing For My Audition?
Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor & Acting Teacher
What is the tone of this show?
How can I work out the tone of a show?
What kind of acting do I do for this genre pilot?
How do I know the style of acting casting is looking for?
What kind of acting is casting looking for?
How do I ascer... -
I Know What I’m Doing Isn’t Working But I’m Too Afraid To Take Risks - Help?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Teacher
My career isn't working, what can I do?
How can I make my acting career work?
How do I take more risks in my acting work?
How do I take risks as an actor?
How do I curb the anxiety to book jobs?
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Can I Go To An Audition For An American Role & Use My Natural Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerCan I go to an audition for an American role and use my natural accent in the scene in order to stand out?
Will I stand out if I use my natural accent?
Should I ignore castings req... -
Can I Request The Full Script Or Ask For More Information For My Audition Prep?
Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
I only have sides for my audition preparation, can I ask for the full script?
Will casting give me the full script if I ask?
How do I get the full script for my audition?
Can I get the full script for my audition?
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How Do I Stand Out From The Other Audionees When We All Have The Same Script?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
Any tips on standing out from the other audionees when we all have the same script?
When you all have the same script how do I stand out at my audition?
How can I stand out at my audition?
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Is It OK To Say No To Auditions?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
Should I say no to auditions?
Am I allowed to say no to auditions?
Can I say no to auditions?
Should I always go to audition?
Can I turn down auditions?
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Do I Need To Read The Whole Script For My Audition Preparation?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Teacher
Should I read the whole script for my audition preparation?
Must I read the whole script for my audition preparation?
Is reading the script part of audition prep?
Do you think I should read the whole script for my audition?
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How Can I Prepare For A Commercial Audition If No Script Is Available?
Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
How to prep for commercial castings when no script exists?
What to prepare for commercial castings without a script?
Can I prep a commercial casting without a script?
How do I prepare when commercial casting won't give me a script in ad... -
I Have A Great Body & Want To Show It In My Audition, How To Do This Tastefully?
Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor & Acting Teacher
Should I show off my body in an audition?
How do I let casting know I'm in shape at an audition?
How can I tastefully showcase my hardworking in the gym at an audition?
Do I take off my shirt to show my body at auditions?
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I Feel Like I Am Wrong For This Role, Should I Bother Going?
Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor & Acting Teacher
Am I wrong for this role?
My agent sends me for roles I'm wrong for, what do I do?
Am I right for this role?
If a role isn't my casting type should I not go?
Should I not go to an audition if the role is wrong for me?
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What Are Some Tips To Learning Lines Quickly During Audition Preparation?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
Any tips to learning lines quickly?
How can I learn lines quicker?
How can I learn my auditions faster?
Are there tricks to learning lines?
I need to learn lines fast. Help!
How do actors learn there lines?
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My Nerves Are Paralyzing Me Before Auditions- What Can I Do?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
My nerves before auditions are paralyzing - what can I do?
How do you deal with audition nerves?
How can I manage my pre-audition anxiety?
How do I curtail my pre-audition anxiety?
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Do I Need To Follow The Exact Actions Described In The Script For My Audition?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
Should I be following the exact actions described in the script for my audition?
Are actors bound to the big print at an audition?
Should I be following the big print at my auditions?
How closely should I be recreate the actions in... -
Should I Get Coaching As Part Of My Audition Preparation?
with Anthony Brandon Wong, Award-Winning Actor | Acting Teacher
Should I be getting coaching as part of my audition preparation?
Is coaching an essential part of audition preparation?
Should I always be hiring a coach as part of my audition preparation?
Is coaching important to auditioning?
Sho...
