Dailing....

Hello, you've reached the callbacks!

As did I. Callbacks were today, more exactly yesterday, and I figured we'd learn a bit more.

Firstly I've learned that when coming to an audition it's better to be early than on time as you won't have time to read through the scenes. Ahem, small mistake on that part. but we'll keep it shush for now
Also, it's usefull to have your own scene prepared, just in case, an exerpt from the play you're in, more specifically if you remember, the first introduction of your character.

So what do you do if you get called back? Aside from letting your dogs know, it's a good idea to call back the stage manager and tell them you'll be coming.

Now callbacks are varied, as are auditions but one thing about play callbacks that I find curious is that at the first audition you're usually on the stage and by the callback they cram you all into a tiny black box. hah if they thought the stage would intimidate some they had another thing comin!

Yeah, nothing like getting to know the family LOL.

However, this is done for several reasons one of which being: the stage is frightening. Not for us actors obviously but for the people who try out just because they have nothing better to do.

A Midsummernight's Dream is being performed at my COLLEGE and I saw a girl in their with her MOTHER. The worst was, she looked just like me at the pepsi commercial years ago.

I cannot stress enough how vital auditions are in getting just a small picture of who you actually have to work with. But that's directing stuff, I'm skipping ahead.

Callbacks. What to expect? A hello for one thing :)

Most likely this is the time that the director choses scenes for you. They may give you a scene to practice with a partner. They may just give you a whole bunch of scenes.

If it's the first, you're kind of lucky. If it's the latter, the tension's higher but so is your focus so it evens out.

It was the latter. Gary gave me five scenes. I didn't know who'd be my partner.

In this situation it's easy to get a little uneasy. That's not okay, grab the scene and start reading!

If I'm really nervous it helps to not just read the scene but act it out. I really never gave a damn who watched and it's the most valuable advice I can give to this day. If you're on a bus going to an audition...who cares if you look like a schiz.

Yes, I got some weird stares too and even some angry glares. I don't really care though because when I finally went in, I got the reactions I had been hoping for.

And that's all acting is, really, pulling desired reactions out of an audience by entertainment, drama or comedy.

One more thing: If they ask you to read for a part you hadn't originally wanted, go for it anyway because A) Good experience and B) You just might like the other character.