How can I learn to fake cry?

Question

I have a scene in a show I'm doing where I have to suddenly burst into tears. I'm having a really hard time getting my self to cry quickly, and I need the tears to come fast in the scene. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Actually, I start thinking what if the most closest person to me died? Like my mom, sister, or father...I know its horrible to think, but thats how I start crying. Its not neccessairly fake, but still it helps.

For some people they think of the worst thing that ever happend, or someone who has already died.

Answer 2

blur your eyes very fast.

think of something that is really emotionally painful for you.

or put something spicy on your finger and quickly rub you hand right under neath your eyes.

or start crying at how frustrated you are that you can't cry.

work yourself up.

Answer 3

think of thw worst, saddest thing that has ever happen to you

ADD a scene in a movie that has ever made you cry

PLUS a sad song

that MAY work

Answer 4

I can cry on queue, I've been able to do it since I was 10 or 11, and it's REALLY handy. Once you've got it and know how to, it's easy. Don't blink lots to make you do it, keep your eyes open for as long as possible. This isn't the only thing to do though, you really have to feel the emotions, like someone else said let the words take the tears out of you. Imagine it's really you, what would you do in that situation? Why is she crying? Don't think of something else like a pet dying and bring the tears that way, 'cause you'll get sidetracked and probably forget what's happening in the show. Try and truly believe you are the character. Practise saying the lines in front of the mirror and take your time over them, let the emotions shine through.  

Answer 5

think of a time that was really hard for you, like say a family member's death.

that kind of thing really brings saddnes and helps to cry  

Answer 6

Don't try to MAKE yourself cry, or it'll come off as bad acting. Try to let the words and action of the scene bring it out of you.

Use sense memory (ie thinking of something sad) in rehearsals, but not when you're performing or you'll lose track of the task at hand. It becomes a technical exercise, building into it with consistency.

A lot is about what you do with your voice and body. ACT like you're sad/crying. If the tears don't actually come, it shouldn't affect your audience any less than if they were pouring down your face.