Physical fitness and control are vital weapons in the armoury of a successful actor. In casting calls and acting auditions, the panel is looking out for particular physical attributes, and the skill with which actors uses these in their audition piece.
The ‘cold reading’ at auditions, however, is a different test of the actor’s talent. Here, the actor is presented with an unseen piece of text or dialogue, and given a couple of minutes to prepare to perform it. What the casting director learns from this part of the audition is how responsive the actor is to an unforeseen situation; and this is when you can demonstrate your imaginative powers. As this is an aspect of auditioning that cannot be avoided, whether you’re doing TV auditions or theatre casting calls; it is essential to be prepared.
After a quick read-through of the piece, you will have an idea of what it is about. You may be requested to perform the part in a particular way, but in addition you need to ask yourself about the character, the situation, the relationship between your character and the others, and the emotional intensity of the scene. You need to imagine when it is taking place and how that affects the characters in the scene. In short, you need to consider all the elements within the scene that may have a bearing on how you will read it.
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