I think it is beyond safe to say that when an actor auditions for a scene preparation is key. Kirsten Clarkson, my audition teacher at Young Screen Actors Academy, told me how to create a great audition. The actor needs to take a number of things in to account: The moment before, Emotional change, Nouns, and the Moment after. When you combine all these things effectively you should have an audition that is effective. The Moment Before. When auditioning for a scene having a physical action which depicts the characters objective, where they are coming from and what mind set they are in before you start. Emotional Change. It is highly effective to start the scene showing one emotion and end it showing another. If you go into the scene happy then exit it hysterical and angry, it gives a more dynamic feel for the actor and the scene. Nouns. If a person place or thing is mentioned a reaction needs to be shown. Also its important to know where things are. For example: if your line is “ he’s down by the river.” Point in the direction of where that river is. Left, Right, Down, Up, Diagonal, even point to yourself if you’re talking about yourself. Questions. When you are asked a question but no response is giving, respond physically, Nod yes, shake your head no. Moment After. Have an emotion that depicts the ending incident and that can take you to a new experience. It also should be physical. Although these are strong audition techniques also apply them to scene work, it will really help keep the scene moving. It will also help your scene partner.
Something that I find helps me a lot when I’m nervous is proper breathing. I was taught taking deep breaths in through your nose and out through your nose slowly, will slow your heart rate and keep that “fight or flight” mind set out of your brain.
One last thing that I learned that is very important is, be polite! Having good manners, being modest, and humble will go a long way when people are talking about you. A good name goes a long way!
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