Well, I didn't get a lead part. I got 3 smaller roles though: Jane Wainwright, Miss Davis, and Woman 1. All i got to say is: i really should've watched the movie before I auditioned. I think i would've gotten a lead had i seriously prepared. from the experience, I learned key things to auditioning:
- Prepare as much as you can
- Get there early
- Act like you know exactly what you're doing
- Make no apologies
- Skim the given lines, then read again slower, then once more.. then try to memorize some of the lines. Just get the gist and know the emotions in the scene. Then just be you being the character.
- Stay cool, or else your excitement will blind you from your focus
I haven't decided yet on taking the roles. I'm watchin the film right now to see if my characters are good enough to devote hours of rehearsals topped by 45 minutes of driving to Shelton each way every time (of course the film and stage play are much different).
In retrospect, it would be a good thing to put on my resume and it would be experience. Even just being there might do me good for networking and would put me in the atmosphere of actors, which would be enlightening and give me direction, i'm sure. I will go to the cast meeting this Saturday to see what it takes to be part of this production... and... if it pleases me... then let's all break our legs!
That's awesome Karyn!
ReplyDeleteOne good thing about not having a lead is that the leads are usually required to be at EVERY rehearsal NO MATTER WHAT. The supporting cast is only asked to show up when their character is in the scene/act being covered, though having 3 roles may put you in each...
Best of luck deciding and I know whatever you choose will bring you happiness! <3 April