Is starting over at an audition bad?

Question

So here's what happened: I had an audition for a commercial agent today. I started performing the piece, and a few sentences into it, I blanked and totally got tongue tied. So I stopped, and I said, "I'm starting over." The agent said, "Okay." I started over, and I performed the whole commercial without messing up.

What do you guys think? Do you think the agent will overlook the fact that I screwed up?

Answer 1

if you did the second bit better i think you'll be ok but i don't think it's usually viewed kindly, they'd prefer you to recover well if you make a mistake and pretend like nothings wrong. <3

Answer 2

well, its not good but not necessarily bad.

You have to understand that these guys usually see hundreds and thousands of people...all with different talent ranges..

they do understand that not everyone is a seasoned actor..the majority of them were once actors.

Look at the bright side...he didn't say

"Get out.."

But just for future reference, if you do mess up...just take a deep breath and say

"I'm sorry, would you mind if I start over?"

they will usually say yes and may even just say to start over.

Answer 3

i think with commercial acting you can get away with a lot unfortunately. if you had been at an theatrical audition, i would say you bombed it. you can't stop the tape in a live show. but with movies and commercial stuff, you can stop, start, edit...h**l you can do just about anything. what they want is someone who can get it right, in the least amount of takes, so i think you should fine.

Answer 4

As long as you didn't say the word 'Sorry', then it's fine.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

To be perfectly honest, you most likey lost the job the second you spaced; that's basically telling the auditioner that you crack under pressure. That said, you should generally follow your instincts when something like that happens, so I'm sure you did what was best in the moment to minimize the damage. If you happen to have been best for the role and there were no real contendors besides you they might overlook it, but if there was a large turnout for the audition I wouldn't hold my breath.

But no worries. There's always the next audition.

Answer 7

the agent will probably overlook it. people tend to do that alot. trust me i have witnessed things like that in person and on competition shows.