How to do good at an audition for a drama?

Question

I have to do a cold reading for an audition for the drama.

Any tips/advice?

Answer 1

I don't know if you know of him or not but Michael Shurtleffs 12 guide posts will help you get into to character faster for a cold reading. And also just remember don't be nervous, you are not yourself your somebody else!

Answer 2

dont stand still, move a little, talk with confidence even if your not confident with the material, glancing up from the paper would also be awsome. good luck!

Answer 3

If you know the piece they will be doing study it or the author of the piece, if you can. Even a brief overview can help you understand the direction of the piece. You could dress to fit the part/s.

also if you know the director you can research that person.

On the other hand you could try to look like a blank canvas with neutral clothes and especially neutral/natural hair.

Above all else, being on stage is about good public speaking skills.

E nun ci ate.  Make the director think that you could connect with the audience.

Read your line then look up and deliver it. Always, always, read then deliver. A sentence at a time if you have to. Practice with the newspaper, or internet, or just anything you can read. Read a line, look up, deliver line.

Answer 4

Well look at this, ask yourself this question, Why do you watch your favorite actor/actress? Then go with that