Things You'll Need:
- Thank you cards
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Step 1
Enroll in a cold reading acting class. You may only get the audition material the day before or even a few hours before an audition. With little preparation time, you need to produce a solid performance Cold reading classes help fine-tune this ability.
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Step 2
Memorize your audition scene completely before going into your audition. You will be able to give a more realistic performance if you don't have to constantly refer to the page. You should, however, keep the pages with you during your audition in case you do need to refer to them.
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Step 3
Stand out from the crowd. Brainstorm creative ways to approach the audition material. Remember that several people will be auditioning for the same role as you, and you want the casting director to remember you. Just keep your approach authentic to the context of the entire script, though. You don't want to be so offbeat that you're remembered in a negative way.
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Step 4
Rehearse your audition material several different ways. In auditions, the casting director may give you redirection, asking you to approach the scene differently. Make sure you are not too locked into any one way of performing the scene. You want to be receptive to any redirection notes you receive.
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Step 5
Be polite and professional when you enter the audition room. You need to read the mood of the room and respond appropriately. If the casting director seems rushed, do not try to engage him in copious conversation. If he seems friendly and chatty, respond in kind. When you have finished your audition, thank the casting director and leave.
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Step 6
Follow up with thank you cards or postcards. After an audition, it's a good idea to send a follow-up thank you card to the casting director. This helps to keep you fresh in her mind. Sometimes a casting director needs that reminder to remember you, and such a reminder may result in future auditions.
