How Do You Prepare For A Cold Reading Audition?
You have an audition for a film/television role. Maybe you have a “callback” audition for a theater role. Either way, monologues will not be required. Instead, the producers/directors with provide you with a scene, called sides and ask you to read your character’s part. It will require a different set of skills than the monologue audition. Step 1 Read the play. Before you ever read the scene that was given to you, read the play completely. This provides you with a much better idea of your character. Step 2 Memorize if possible. Most cold reading auditions don’t require you to have the lines memorized. However, the more familiar with your sides you can be, the better impression you will make. Step 3 Make some decisions. Before you walk into the audition room, jot down some notes about your character and some objectives you want to play. Your auditioners want to see you bring something to the table, not just read the words off the page. Step 4 Hold onto the sides. Even if you have memori
