Time and time again actors think that it’s okay to suddenly
stop, in the middle of their audition, and say “I’m sorry, I have to start
over.” This is a Session Director’s or
Casting Director’s pet peeve. If you were performing in front of an audience,
would you suddenly stop and say “Damn, sorry, I screwed up. Let me start
over.” Nope, that wouldn’t go over too
well. Doing this is not fair to your
fellow actors in the scene because maybe they had the best read of their life
and won’t be able to repeat it. Let us
be the ones to stop you, ask for a retake, adjust for the mistake if we feel it
is warranted. Maybe the mistake was
great. Believe me, we want the best out
of you during your time with us. We are
on your side and are giving notes to make you look good. In addition, wait until your audition is
finished to say stuff like “Oh f*#& that was the worst I’ve ever done,” or
to scratch your bottom or do something odd after a take because we may still be
rolling on that as well. So basically,
WE stop you, don’t stop yourself… just pick up the scene and try to finish it
if possible.
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