Any acting tips for my audition?

Question

okay so i'm not that great at cold reading, and at this open call audition for an agency i have to cold read a commercial and i have to say a monolouge. ANY TIPS on how to cold read better, prepare your monolouge, get rid of nerves, and look like the one that they want???

Answer 1

you should tell us the name of the agency, it might be a scam and we could warn you.  

Answer 2

Ok I know this is for a play and you're trying for a part in a commercial but I think the basic ideas are pretty much the same.

When you are doing a cold reading, the directors might be asking themselves, "Do they become the character they got called back for?  Can they put down the script and become that character?"

Be bold and take risks in reading.  Look up at your fellow actors IN THE EYES as you are reading... make it real.... make a moment.  We are often looking for a connection or a chemistry.  Acting is not about how you sound, but how you react and respond in your part.  During readings RESPOND to the other actors while they are reading.  Listen for clues from the director for what they are looking for in each part.  If you are unsure.... ASK QUESTIONS!  i.e. How old is this character?  Are you looking for this character to be reserved (or sensitive or boisterous or emotional, etc.)?

Learn and practice dialects so that you can use them in call backs if needed.  Directors would rather cast someone who can speak in the required dialect than have to try and teach it later.  Try and anticipate what dialects will be used (i.e. Oliver = cockney & English) and be ready.

Hope it goes well! :)

Answer 3

be very bubbly! show your personality as much as you can try not to be shy...but dont be all "im the perfect one for this job you need to choose me" cuz they arent gonna want someone who thinks theyre all that

Answer 4

Yes, the best thing to do is do your reading and when you're done, flash a couple gang signs as you're leaving. They love that.