Editing Creating a story based on your acting audition scene

When it comes to an acting audition, nothing is worse than being too familiar with the script.  In New York, you don't have to go far to see an actor trying desperately to memorize all of their lines before an audition.  What many of these people don't realize is that this is probably one of the worst things they can do.  

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Why?  Memorable performances are not about memorization at all or the words contained in the script.  It's the meaning, the context and the humanity that they are trying to convey that matters.  The fastest way to begin improving acting auditions is to read dialogue you have been given and then treat them as mere clues.  The lines are only a small piece of the character; the interpretation and portrayal of the person is really up to you.  

Once you have uncovered the back story and personality of a character, you can truly begin to create a meaningful performance. In the end, it doesn't matter if you are right or wrong about how the story ends.  Giving an impassioned performance is far more important. Is it dynamic?  Truthful?  Is it unexpected?  Do you put all of your energy and power into creating a dynamic story? The story itself is far less important than delivering a captivating performance. 

While being able to deliver your lines during an acting audition will be important, what is more impressive is your ability to interpret these lines in such a way as to give meaning and soul to your character. The resulting performance and delivery could very well exceed even the expectations of the director. That's how to strengthen an acting audition.  

How can you accomplish this?  Take every opportunity to employ your mind and creativity. Don't waste your mind and time concentrating too much on lines. The auditors are NOT searching for the actor with the best memorization skills.  They will instead be looking for an actor who can take the words and situations in the script and use them to infuse the character with spirit and life. Of course, the sides may only be one scene or a few pages but, don't let that be a hindrance.  

There is nothing wrong with creating something or making some educated guesses.  Using the clues found in the words, create a character with human traits, needs, and desires.  It won't matter if you're wrong about the whys or hows, it will only matter if you deliver a flat boring performance because you didn't create and commit to something real.  

Devote all of your energy to creating a life for your character. Now, that's an acting audition. 

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