Auditions

Dylan Couper · September 10th, 2004, 10:10 PM

Hey, just wondering if anyone has any tips to share for holding auditions? A producer I'm working on a show with had to cancel out of an audition we are holding, leaving me half in charge, and it ain't my thing.
Thoughts/suggestions/tips?

Ken Tanaka · September 10th, 2004, 10:41 PM

I know we have one or two threads in the L-X Lounge forum. (Sorry folks, this is a private area. But if anyone is genuinely interested I think I can copy some of that material to this area.)

I think I recall a few threads out here, also.

Chris Sorensen · September 10th, 2004, 10:41 PM

If at all possible, get the actors the sides (script) in advance of the audition. Prepared readings are a much more accurate reflection of an actor's skill than a cold reading. (And as an actor also, much preferred by actors.) If you can't get them to them in advance, as least give them some time to go over the sides before you call them in so they can make some choices about the material.

And after the actor does the reading, if you like them, give them direction to do it again differently, even if you think their interpretation was good the first time. This will give you an idea of their range and also how they respond to direction.

September 10th, 2004, 10:10 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Auditions - tips Hey, just wondering if anyone has any tips to share for holding auditions? A producer I'm working on a show with had to cancel out of an audition we are holding, leaving me half in charge, and it ain't my thing. Thoughts/suggestions/tips? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

September 10th, 2004, 10:41 PM	#2
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September 10th, 2004, 10:41 PM	#3
Chris Sorensen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 61	If at all possible, get the actors the sides (script) in advance of the audition. Prepared readings are a much more accurate reflection of an actor's skill than a cold reading. (And as an actor also, much preferred by actors.) If you can't get them to them in advance, as least give them some time to go over the sides before you call them in so they can make some choices about the material. And after the actor does the reading, if you like them, give them direction to do it again differently, even if you think their interpretation was good the first time. This will give you an idea of their range and also how they respond to direction.