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Beth is currently blogging about journaling for the actor. It’s an important concept and one I hope every actor, new and veteran, will try. It forces you to review what you’ve done and thought and put it down in ways that you can communicate to others. Chances are those thoughts will stay with you in ways you can remember.
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There are as many types of acting techniques as there are actors, and the best course of action is to learn several approaches and find the one that works for you, or take bits and pieces of several and apply them to your own style. The same applies to auditioning style. Find what works and stick to it.

In preparing an audition, you should first get as much information as you can about the project you’ll audition for. Look online for production information, especially if it is an existing television series, for example. Look up on IMDB the names of producers and directors to see what other projects they have done and to show you their basic styles of material. Any information you can get from your agent, or the casting assistant, or the break down service will be helpful in making decisions while you prepare your scene. Read the rest of this entry »