Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Find several places in the monologue or script to pause and consider what you want to say. Don't speak the lines as if they're written; speak them as if you're not sure what you might say next.
Step2
Explore physical characteristics to express how the character might feel during dramatic moments. For example, is the character nervous? Try wringing your hands or making insecure eye contact. Is your character excited? Try bouncing up and down on your toes as you pause or speak. Is your character embarrassed? Try inserting nervous laughter throughout the audition.
Step3
Use non-verbal vocal expressions, such as loud, exasperated sighs for dramatic effect.
Step4
Explore whether or not your character may say the opposite of what he or she means. This can be expressed by shaking your head 'no' during a statement your character may not necessarily believe.
Step5
Observe yourself and your friends or family for a day or two. How do you or they express themselves non-verbally. Try to adopt some of these non-verbal expressions in your acting exercises and auditions.
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