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First Time Auditioning

QUESTION: It’s my first time auditioning and i dont know anything about acting… what should i wear? what should i do if i get nervous? lastly do you have any tips that i should use durring the audition? ANSWER: Congratulations! Your first audition ever is a very exciting event. If you want to become an […]

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What can i do if i missed my callback?

QUESTION: What can i do if i missed my callback? My phone acts stupid sometimes and i didnt hear it. ANSWER: Oh, no! The first thing is to get a reliable phone. Actors work too hard to get auditions not to know about their callback when they get one. You should also always have your […]

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How to Start Acting when your Have No Experience

QUESTION: I haven’t had much experience. I mean I have done a few musicals and I was one of the four freshman that got in out of 70 that tried out. i want to get my film career on the road as quick as possible and my mom isn’t so up for it for some […]

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Looking for a good monologue for an audition

by Tyler (Australia) QUESTION: I need a monologue for an audition into an acting school. I’m 22 so obviously the character needs to be around that age. I want it to be showing a lot of anger and can go no longer than 2 mins. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! ANSWER: Check out […]

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How long does it take to get a call back from an open casting call?

QUESTION: How long does it take to get a call back from an open casting call? ANSWER: Unfortunately, there are no rules. You could not get a call for weeks or you could get a call back right away before you even leave the audition. In general, you’ll know if you got a callback after […]

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Monologues for Acting Tryouts

QUESTION: I am auditioning for a stage group, and I really wanna do something which touches on what I’ve been thru in real life. I was in a relationship which broke down because he couldn’t get off drugs, he went to rehab and came back clean, but then his mates took him out and got […]

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Where Do I Get the Script for Acting Tryouts?

by Mary (LA, CA, USA) QUESTION: Do I get the script at the auditions? ANSWER: If the audition is a cold reading, then you’ll get your lines (also known as sides) when you arrive at the audition. You’ll usually have at least 10 minutes to prepare. Most auditions are not cold readings. Your agent or […]

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Acting Tips for a Non-Citizen who wants to Work as an Actress in the States

I am in the States with an exchange student visa, but it ends in May, 2009. So I am looking forward to be able to change it to a visa I can work with. So my question is, should I start to look for auditions/agents now or when I will have the other visa? I […]

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Acting Tips for a 28-year old with no experience

by Eria Kline (Kokomo, IN – USA) QUESTION: I’m 28 years old and have never acted at all, never even did any in school. But now that things have settled down in my life, I would like to give it a shot. Where do I get the funds to help out with acting? I have […]

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Acting Tips to Get an Agent

by Chelsea (Clark) QUESTION: How do you get an agent? And how do you get your first role when you are first starting as an actor? ANSWER: First, read this information on acting agents. You’ll find the answers to most of your questions, including the big question – how does one get an agent? Keep […]