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“When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, ‘It’s in the script’. If he says, ‘But what’s my motivation?’ I say, ‘your salary’. “ –Alfred Hitchcock Actors seem to need to know the right questions to ask and are required to do a lot of their own character - read more
Yup, the “intellectual actor”, you can get too far into your head and your thoughts. It kinda works better if you lose that intellect and just feel the feelings. Hence, jump in Fully..without monitoring, editing, or checking. You will be stunned at your inner self coming to the character. A - read more
P R E P – R O A R – F I N (These 3 words will WOW your audition technique!) Auditioning? Love it or Hate it…it’s necessary to Audition to get a job! The more you audition, the better you get at it (hopefully) and the less nervous you get. Three things from the book “Audition - read more
Another book to read is “Audition Secrets”, by Suzie Steen (oh yeah, that’s me and it’s in it’s third printing!) This is a very good time of year to read as it is what is called Pilot Season in the USA. Here is a positive quote from the book as written by Los Angeles Casting Agent, - read more
Professionalism in Auditions A word of encouragement, A casting Agent in LA says, “All I have to do in the morning is shower and show up. The actor showers, rehearses, chooses wardrobe, rehearses some more, throws up, memorises in the car. Faces a room full of people vying for the same part - read more
From “Audition Secrets” book, author Suzie Steen: I’ve been there — If you haven’t been there and want to get there — You’re either an idiot or you have something called passion. When you get there (let’s say to your first audition), no matter how many times you tell yourself – “I’m cool” - read more
