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Bad Auditions by Bad Actors: Script-Free Goldmines of Comedy
Are you a casting director, acting coach, or simply a lover of cringe-worthy entertainment? Then you've come to the right place. This blog post dives deep into the fascinating, often hilarious, world of disastrous auditions – specifically, those without a script. We’ll explore why these unscripted moments offer such rich comedic fodder, analyze what makes them so memorable (and so bad!), and offer insights into the psychology behind these audition train wrecks. Forget scripted faux pas; we're focusing on the raw, unfiltered, gloriously awkward realities of bad auditions gone spectacularly wrong. Prepare for a cringe-worthy journey you won't soon forget.
The Unscripted Nightmare: Why Script-Free Auditions Go Wrong
The absence of a script in an audition removes the safety net of pre-written lines and direction. This immediately elevates the stakes, revealing the actor's true skill (or lack thereof) in improvisation, character creation, and overall performance instincts. Without a script, actors are forced to rely on their:
Improvisational Skills: The Foundation of Disaster (or Triumph)
A bad actor's lack of improvisational skills is brutally exposed in a script-free setting. Instead of delivering prepared lines, they might fumble for words, deliver nonsensical ramblings, or simply freeze, creating excruciating silence. The absence of a pre-determined narrative leaves them adrift, unable to navigate the unwritten waters of the audition.
Character Conception: A Blank Canvas Gone Wrong
Building a believable character without a script requires a strong understanding of acting fundamentals. Weak actors might struggle to establish a clear character arc, resulting in a confusing and inconsistent performance. They might create caricatures instead of realistic characters, failing to connect with the imagined scenario or the casting director's unspoken expectations.
Connection and Engagement: The Missing Spark
The most captivating performances are those that connect authentically with the audience. Without a script to guide them, poor actors often fail to establish a genuine connection. They might appear detached, disinterested, or even completely lost in their own heads, failing to engage with the imaginary situation or the casting director observing them.
Anatomy of a Bad, Script-Free Audition: Common Mistakes
Let's examine some common pitfalls encountered in script-free auditions:
The "Me" Monologue: Self-indulgent Storytelling
Many actors, especially inexperienced ones, fall into the trap of delivering a monologue about themselves. This isn't about showcasing your personality; it's about demonstrating your acting ability. A self-indulgent monologue often lacks dramatic tension, narrative arc, or any genuine connection to a character beyond the actor themselves.
The Unintentional Comedy: Accidental Humor Through Incompetence
Sometimes, the sheer awkwardness of a bad audition is so profoundly uncomfortable that it becomes unintentionally hilarious. This is where the "bad actor" truly shines – not in a positive way, of course, but in a way that's undeniably memorable. The unintentional comedy often stems from a mismatch between the actor's envisioned character and their execution.
The "Over-the-Top" Performance: Too Much is Too Much
Lack of control is a major issue. Without a script to anchor them, some actors go overboard with their emotions and physicality. What starts as an attempt to be passionate quickly devolves into a caricature, devoid of subtlety and nuance.
Learning from the Cringe: Valuable Lessons for Aspiring Actors
While witnessing bad auditions can be entertaining, they offer valuable learning opportunities for aspiring actors. By analyzing the mistakes of others, actors can learn what not to do, refining their own technique and avoiding common pitfalls. Observing these failures can hone crucial skills such as improvisation, character development, and audience engagement.
Conclusion
Bad auditions without scripts are a fascinating case study in what not to do. They highlight the importance of fundamental acting skills, particularly improvisation and character creation. While humorous to observe, these auditions serve as a potent reminder of the dedication and skill required for successful performance. By studying these failures, both aspiring and established actors can improve their craft and avoid becoming a future subject of this very blog post!
FAQs
Q1: Where can I find videos of bad, script-free auditions? A1: While many platforms showcase successful auditions, finding compilations of purely bad, script-free auditions requires more digging. Search YouTube for terms like "worst auditions" or "failed auditions," but be aware that content quality can vary.
Q2: Are all script-free auditions bad? A2: Absolutely not! Script-free auditions can be a fantastic way to showcase improvisation skills and creative character work. Many successful actors excel in these types of assessments.
Q3: How can I improve my improvisational skills for auditions? A3: Take improv classes, practice with friends, and actively participate in unscripted acting exercises. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll become.
Q4: Is it okay to be nervous during a script-free audition? A4: Yes, some level of nervousness is normal. However, try to channel that nervous energy into focused performance rather than letting it overwhelm you.
Q5: What should I do if I completely freeze during a script-free audition? A5: Take a deep breath, try to relax, and perhaps ask the casting director for a moment to collect your thoughts. Honesty and a willingness to recover gracefully can sometimes salvage the situation.
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors (full-Length) Ian McWethy, 2014-04-02 Newbie director Carol has one day to find the leads for a community theater production of Romeo and Juliet. But what seems like a simple task proves impossible when the pool of auditioners includes extreme method actors, performers who just don't know how to channel their rage, and one woman who may or may not think she's a cat. This hilarious comedy will bring you to the last place you'd ever want to be...behind the doors of a casting session. (A one-act version of this play is also available.) |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarello, 2016-01-01 A simple one-act production of The Wizard of Oz gets derailed by missed cues, forgotten lines, and a renegade sound board op who refuses to play anything but dinosaur noises. A comedy that proves, when it comes to live theatre, everything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and it will be hilarious. Comedy One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-30 actors, gender flexible |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Real Life Actor Jeff Seymour, 2014-05-02 There is a sense that permeates most acting classes which promotes the idea that acting is hard and you need to do a bunch of traditional steps if you're ever going to get anywhere. The flame of this concept is kept lit for two reasons. One is tradition. Successful actors and teachers in our theatrical history supposedly believed in or espoused such ideas and two; it is easier for teachers and actors to follow a path that is well worn. Actors feel intimidated to challenge the ideas and teachings of past masters. But isn't that exactly how every field of endeavor evolves? Think of where we'd be in science or medicine or sports if no one questioned past methods or tried to discover new ones. This book will show you an approach that is direct and to the point, an approach that will be far easier to remember and utilize. We'll use real life. We call it acting only because people are watching. If you're an actor, this book will restore your sanity. Steven Pressfield, Author: The War of Art, Turning Pro, The Legend of Bagger Vance |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Actor's Script Charles S. Waxberg, 1998 The Actor's Script offers a clear, concise, and easily assimilated technique for beginning scriptwork specifically tailored to actor's requirements and sensibilities. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Random Acts of Comedy Jason Pizzarello, 2011 Home of the most popular one-act plays for student actors, Playscripts, Inc. presents 15 of their very best short comedies. From a blind dating debacle to a silly Shakespeare spoof, from a fairy tale farce to a self-hating satire, this anthology contains hilarious large-cast plays that have delighted thousands of audiences around the world. Includes the plays The Audition by Don Zolidis, Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit by Jonathan Rand, 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy, Darcy's Cinematic Life by Christa Crewdson, The Whole Shebang by Rich Orloff, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fifth Period by Jason Pizzarello, Small World by Tracey Scott Wilson, The Absolute Most Cliched Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe by Werner Trieschmann, The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet by Peter Bloedel, Show and Spell by Julia Brownell, Cut by Ed Monk, Check Please by Jonathan Rand, Aliens vs. Cheerleaders by Qui Nguyen, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis, 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Auditioning Joanna Merlin, 2001-05-08 Theater veteran and acting teacher Joanna Merlin has written the definitive guide to auditioning for stage and screen, bringing to it a valuable dual perspective. She has spent her career on both sides of the auditioning process, both as an award-winning casting director who has worked with Harold Prince, Bernard Bertolucci, and James Ivory, and as an accomplished actor herself. In this highly informative and accessible book, Merlin provides everything the actor needs to achieve self-confidence and artistic honesty–from the most basic practical tips to an in-depth framework for preparing a part. Filled with advice from the most esteemed people in the business, such as James Lapine, Nora Ephron, and Stephen Sondheim, and charged with tremendous wisdom and compassion, this indispensable resource will arm the reader to face an actor's greatest challenge: getting the part. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: You Can't Be Serious Kal Penn, 2021-11-02 The star of the Harold and Kumar franchise, House, and Designated Survivor recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or “something practical,” embarked on a surprising journey that has included confronting racism in Hollywood, meeting his future husband, and working in the Obama administration, in this “incredibly joyful and insightful” (Kiefer Sutherland) memoir. You Can’t Be Serious is a series of funny, consequential, awkward, and ridiculous stories from Kal Penn’s idiosyncratic life. It’s about being the grandson of Gandhian freedom fighters, and the son of immigrant parents: people who came to this country with very little and went very far—and whose vision of the American dream probably never included their son sliding off an oiled-up naked woman in the raunchy Ryan Reynolds movie Van Wilder…or getting a phone call from Air Force One as Kal flew with the country’s first Black president. “By turns hilarious, poignant, and inspiring” (David Axelrod, New York Times bestselling author), Kal reflects on the most exasperating and rewarding moments from his journey so far. He pulls back the curtain on the nuances of opportunity and racism in the entertainment industry and recounts how he built allies, found encouragement, and dealt with early reminders that he might never fit in. He describes his initially unpromising first date with his now-fiancé Josh, involving an 18-pack of Coors Light and an afternoon of watching NASCAR. And of course, he reveals how, after a decade and a half of fighting for and enjoying successes in Hollywood, he made the terrifying but rewarding decision to take a sabbatical from a fulfilling acting career for an opportunity to serve his country as an Obama White House aide. Above all, You Can’t Be Serious shows that everyone can have more than one life story. The book “is insightful, funny, and instructive for anyone who’s ever grappled with how they fit into the American dream” (Ronan Farrow, New York Times bestselling author), and demonstrates that no matter who you are and where you come from, you have many more choices than those presented to you. And okay, yes, it’s also about how Kal accidentally (and very stupidly) accepted an invitation to take the entire White House Office of Public Engagement to a strip club—because, let’s be honest, that’s the kind of stuff you really want to hear about. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Art of Voice Acting James Alburger, 2012-11-15 Are you just starting in Voiceover? Do you have some experience, but aren't getting booked? Are you a working pro who wants to expand to new areas of VO work? The Art of Voice Acting is a must read if you are serious about a profession in voice over and looking to maximize your efforts for success in the business. Packed with basic acting techniques in The Art of Voice Acting, you will discover * All new scripts * 20 more pages of new and updated information * A completely new chapter of studio stories and 'tricks-of-the-trade' from professional voiceover talent around the world * Updated information for voiceover demos and marketing * A comprehensive index that makes it easy to find what you're looking for * More voice and acting techniques * Contributions from some of the top voice talent in the world * Audio content with the actual audio for every script in the book, http://voiceacting.com/aovaextras/ * PLUS: exercises, demos and more! Written in an accessible and engaging style Alburger shares his experience as a performer, producer, director and performance coach to give you a clear no nonsense introduction to the business and art of voice acting. Audio content and images from the books are available at http://voiceacting.com/aovaextras/ |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Audition Michael Shurtleff, 2009-05-26 The casting director for Chicago, Pippin, Becket, Gypsy, The Graduate, the Sound of Music and Jesus Christ Superstar tells you how you can find your dream role! Absolutely everything an actor needs to know to get the part is here: What to do that moment before, how to use humour; create mystery; how to develop a distinct style; and how to evaluate the place, the relationships and the competition. In fact, Audition is a necessary guide to dealing with all the auditions we face in life. This is the bible on the subject. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Independent Film Experience Kevin J. Lindenmuth, 2002-01-31 You see them on the video shelves, with titles such as Shadow Tracker, Psycho Girls, and The Blair Witch Project. Skeptically, perhaps, you rent one and slip it into the VCR. Hey, you think, this isn't so bad--sometimes actually quite good. Suddenly, you discover that there is a whole range of movies from filmmakers operating outside the studio system that have their own attractions that the big budget fare can't match. You have, of course, discovered the world of independent filmmaking. A fascinating group of independent film directors and producers, in interviews with the author, discuss their work and the state of the independent film industry at the end of the 20th century. Joe Bagnardi, Dennis Devine, Andrew Harrison, Jeff Leroy, Andrew Parkinson, Brett Piper, and 23 others cover such topics as the increased interest in independent films and how they are changing thanks to high-tech advances. These filmmakers vary widely in age, experience, formats and budgets--and choice of subject matter--but they all have a great passion for their work. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Bury the Dead Irwin Shaw, 1963 In an unnamed war, six dead soldiers refuse to allow themselves to be buried in the trench dug by two of their buddies, causing consternation among the army's generals. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Making Movies on Your Own Kevin J. Lindenmuth, 1998-07-01 You see them on the video shelves, with titles such as Domestic Strangers, The Bride of Frank, The Blood Between Us, Strawberry Estates and Sandman. Skeptically, perhaps, you rent one and slip it into the VCR. Hey, you think, this isn't so bad--sometimes actually quite good. Suddenly, you discover that there is a whole range of movies from filmmakers operating outside the studio system that have their own attractions that the big budget fare can't match. You have, of course, discovered the world of independent filmmaking. Intrigued, you begin thinking that maybe you could do this, maybe you could make an independent feature film. In this work, J.R. Bookwalter, Ronnie Cramer, Mike Gingold, Eric Stanze, Steve Ballot, and 20 others tell what it is really like to make an independent feature. Covering such topics as the script, equipment, actors, publicity, distribution, all facets of production, and budgeting, these indie filmmakers give a virtual how-to for those interested in joining them or just learning more about how those interesting titles end up on video store shelves. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Forever Free Joe Haldeman, 2016-09-27 “A well-written and worthy sequel to one of SF’s enduring classics”—the Nebula Award winner The Forever War—now with a bonus story, “A Separate War” (Publishers Weekly). On virtually every list of the greatest military science fiction adventures ever written, Joe Haldeman’s Hugo and Nebula Award–winning classic, The Forever War, is ranked at the very top. In Forever Free, the Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master and author of the acclaimed Worlds series returns to that same volatile universe where human space marines once engaged the alien Taurans in never-ending battle. While loyal soldier William Mandella was fighting for the survival of the human race in a distant galaxy, thousands of years were passing on his home planet, Earth. Then, with the end of the hostilities came the shocking realization that humanity had evolved into something he did not recognize. Offered the choice of retaining his individuality or becoming part of the genetically modified shared Human hive-mind, Mandella chose exile, joining other veterans of the Forever War seeking a new life on a wasteland world they called Middle Finger. Making a home for themselves in this half-frozen hell, Mandella and his life partner, Marygay, have survived into middle age, raising a son and a daughter in the process. Now, the dark truth about the colonists’ ultimate role in the continuation of the Human group mind will force Mandella and Marygay to take desperate action as they hijack an interstellar vessel and set off on a frantic escape across space and time. But what awaits them upon their return is a mystery far beyond all human—or Human—comprehension . . . In Forever Free, Joe Haldeman’s stunning vision of humankind’s far future reaches its enthralling conclusion in a masterwork of speculation from the mind and heart of one of the undisputed champions of hard science fiction. And in the bonus story included in this volume, “A Separate War,” Marygay, reassigned and separated from her lover, Mandella, continues fighting in military engagements across the stars—all the while planning how she and Mandella can reunite despite the time and space between them. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Book of Days Lanford Wilson, 2001 THE STORY: When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies. This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page-turning mys |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Facebook Ruins Everything! Ian McWethy, 2009-09-14 When tech-paranoid playwright Ian McWethy finds two teenagers Facebooking on his lawn, he boldly makes a stand by taking their phones away...and making them perform a series of theatrical vignettes about the evils of Facebook. These fast-paced, hilarious shorts culminate in a Catfish that even Ian couldn't see coming...and he wrote it. Darn you Facebook!!! |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Confessions of a Casting Director Jen Rudin, 2013-12-17 A must-have for any aspiring actor or stage parent––the definitive guide to breaking into film, television, theater, and even YouTube from a top casting director Packed with information that aspiring actors clamor for, this up-to-the-minute advice from a true expert is essential reading for anyone pursuing an acting career. Longtime casting director Jen Rudin demystifies the intimidating and constantly changing audition process, sharing insider tips on how to prepare for every type of audition, from musical theater, television (including reality TV), and film to voice-overs, animated movies, and even Web series. In this comprehensive guide, Rudin covers everything that today's actor needs to succeed on subjects like: finding an agent or manager, using technology to your advantage, understanding the world of child acting, living in New York versus L.A., turning a callback into an offer for the role, and many more. Every actor should walk into an audition room feeling confident and prepared, and this book is full of the dos and don'ts and surefire tricks to help turn rejection into that first big break. Complete with checklists, easy-to-follow game plans, and advice from successful actors, agents, and industry professionals, Confessions of a Casting Director is like having a private audition coach in your back pocket. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Holka Polka D. M. Larson, 2014-09-19 Holka Polka by D. M. Larson is a play for kids of all ages. Join a good little witch named Brenda who sets out to save Fairy Tale Land with the help of the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella. This a Fairy Tale Mystery that puts a new twist on some famous fables such as Humpty Dumpty, Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, The Wizard of Oz and Hansel and Gretel. The includes 6+ female actors, 2+ male actors and 11+ of either gender with optional extras. This scripts includes the following original monologues for kids: Good Deeds and Stuff The Big Bad Wolf Perfectly Ugly Humpty Dumpty Private Egg Hard Boiled Detective |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Art of Voice Acting James R. Alburger, 2023-12-18 Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business, unions and much, much more. This edition is completely updated with all new scripts, discussions of the latest trends in voiceover and contributions from some of the voiceover industry’s top performers, casting directors and agents. The book provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to work immediately, as well as hundreds of references to websites and other useful resources. Anyone interested in acting, storytelling, any area of voiceover or simply improving verbal communication skills will benefit from this book. Although The Art of Voice Acting is a great learning tool for the beginner, it will also serve the experienced performer well as a reminder of performing and business tools that are essential in today’s world of acting and voiceover. Additional content, including scripts, audio files, and unpublished content can be found at www.AOVA.VoiceActing.com. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Radium Girls D. W. Gregory, 2003 In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage- until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not only with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but also with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Houston, We Have a Narrative Randy Olson, 2015-09-15 Communicate more effectively about science—by taking a page from Hollywood and improving your storytelling skills. Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: Moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That’s a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story—and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic. Drawing on his unique background, which saw him leave his job as a working scientist to launch a career as a filmmaker, Olson first diagnoses the problem: When scientists tell us about their work, they pile one moment and one detail atop another moment and another detail—a stultifying procession of “and, and, and.” What we need instead is an understanding of the basic elements of story, the narrative structures that our brains are all but hardwired to look for—which Olson boils down, brilliantly, to “And, But, Therefore,” or ABT. At a stroke, the ABT approach introduces momentum (“And”), conflict (“But”), and resolution (“Therefore”)—the fundamental building blocks of story. As Olson has shown by leading countless workshops worldwide, when scientists’ eyes are opened to ABT, the effect is staggering: suddenly, they’re not just talking about their work—they’re telling stories about it. And audiences are captivated. Written with an uncommon verve and enthusiasm, and built on principles that are applicable to fields far beyond science, Houston, We Have a Narrative has the power to transform the way science is understood and appreciated, and ultimately how it’s done. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Feiffer's People Jules Feiffer, 1969 A long-run Broadway hit, this warmly humorous--and human--play by our theatre's most renowned comic writer, offers a wise and witty examination of a family hilariously beset by marital and domestic problems. ...one of the most professional pieces of work Bro |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Stage Kiss Sarah Ruhl, 2015-02-02 Wickedly clever . . . Ruhl's unique, breezily elegant dialogue is fully present, as is her pleasingly loopy logic.—Variety In the smart, rollicking Stage Kiss . . . passion and fidelity engage in a kind of elegant pas de deux. . . . The play manages to be both wholly original and instantly recognizable . . . with its combination of hilarity and trenchancy.—The New Yorker Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl brings her unique mix of lyricism, sparkling humor, and fierce intelligence to her new romantic comedy, Stage Kiss. When estranged lovers He and She are thrown together as romantic leads in a long-forgotten 1930s melodrama, the line between off-stage and on-stage begins to blur. A knockabout farce that channels Noël Coward and Michael Frayn (Chicago Tribune), Stage Kiss is a thoughtful and clever examination of the difference between youthful lust and respectful love. Ruhl, one of America's most frequently produced playwrights, proves that a kiss is not just a kiss in this whirlwind romantic comedy, which will receive its New York premiere at Playwrights Horizons in winter 2014. Sarah Ruhl's other plays include the Pulitzer Prize finalists In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) and The Clean House, as well as Passion Play, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Demeter in the City, Eurydice, Melancholy Play, and Late: a cowboy song. She is the recipient of a Whiting Writers' Award, a PEN/Laura Pels Award, and a MacArthur Fellowship. Her plays have premiered on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and have been produced in many theaters around the world. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Actor's Menu Bill Howey, 2005-09 Whether new to the business or a seasoned professional, this handbook provides actors with a personal, active approach to discovering and developing their talent. Beginning with appetizers and ending with desserts, actors learn how to prepare a character in the same way that a master chef chooses the most complementary dishes for a feast. From typecasting to reinventing a character's story, actors discover the key ingredients that will enable them to use their own unique qualities and emotions to develop strong, believable characters that people are interested in watching. How to identify and resolve problems such as hidden agendas that can disable an actor's work; distinguish between perception, feeling, and emotions; and find lasting sources of inspiration are among the issues explored. The importance of imagination, words, and story as well as the difference between intellectual and visceral choices (and the impact of each) are also discussed. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Internet Is Distract--OH LOOK a KITTEN! (full-Length) Ian McWethy, 2019-08 |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Secrets of Acting Shakespeare Patrick Tucker, 2013-11-05 Secrets of Acting Shakespeare isn't a book that gently instructs. It's a passionate, yes-you-can designed to prove that anybody can act Shakespeare. By explaining how Elizabethan actors had only their own lines and not entire playscripts, Patrick Tucker shows how much these plays work by ear. Secrets of Acting Shakespeare is a book for actors trained and amateur, as well as for anyone curious about how the Elizabethan theater worked. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Monologues for Kids Ruth Mae Roddy, 1987-01-01 A collection of short monologues about experiences and feelings familiar to young girls and boys. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Disaster Artist Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell, 2014-10-07 In 2003, an independent film called The room ... made its disastrous debut in Los Angeles. Described by one reviewer as 'like getting stabbed in the head,' the six-million-dollar film earned a grand total of $1800 at the box office and closed after two weeks. Ten years later, The room is an international cult phenomenon ... In [this book], actor Greg Sestero, Tommy's costar and longtime best friend, recounts the film's long, strange journey to infamy, unraveling mysteries for fans ... as well as the question that plagues the uninitiated: how the hell did a movie this awful ever get made?-- |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: How To Audition On Camera Sharon Bialy, 2016-10-07 In How to Audition On Camera, Casting Director Sharon Bialy answers the twenty-five questions actors ask most frequently about how to nail an audition. What is the casting director looking for? If you mess up, can you start over? What is the most common mistake experienced actors make? Should you audition off book or can you look at the page? Should you dress in character? How much can you improvise? Actors—both novice and professional—are often misled by myths and outdated prescriptions. This guide replaces such misinformation with concise and accurate advice from someone who is in the room helping to make the decision on who gets the job. Bialy gets readers started immediately on the road to screen acting success. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Hurricane Blonde Halley Sutton, 2023-08-08 AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER A former child starlet is plunged back into the dangerous glitter of Hollywood after discovering the body of a young actress. Salma Lowe, progeny of Hollywood royalty and a once-promising child actor, now spends her days as a guide for the Stars Six Feet Under tour, leading tourists through Los Angeles’s star-studded avenues to haunting sites where actresses of the past met untimely ends. Salma knows better than anyone that a tragic death is the surest path to stardom. Her sister, Tawney, viciously dubbed the Hurricane Blonde, was murdered in the nineties, the case never solved and, to Salma’s ire, indefinitely closed . . . until she stumbles upon a dead body mid-tour, on the property where her sister once lived, at the precise scene of her sister’s demise. Even more uncanny: the deceased woman also looks like Tawney. The police are convinced this woman’s death was an accident—but Salma is haunted by the investigation’s echoes of her own past. What if this woman’s murder points to Tawney’s killer? Desperate to track down the culprit once and for all, Salma launches her own investigation, plunging back into the salacious but seductive world of Hollywood. And what she’ll find is that old secrets may just be worth killing for. |
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| bad auditions by bad actors script free: 12 Incompetent Men (and Women!) Ian McWethy, 2010 When a man is accused of abducting half a dozen cats, it's a simple open-and-shut case, even for a jury that is filled with odd balls like a dim-witted PR guy, a bickering couple, and a man obsessed with French fries. After all, every scrap of evidence indicts the accused. And yet, Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer, believes that the Cat Burglar is innocent. Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? A hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men. |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Polar Twilight Hillary DePiano, 2012-07-17 When three candidates are called to interview for a PR position at the North Pole, they expect to find a dream job gift-wrapped for them. But all that changes once they meet Big Red himself -- suddenly everything they thought they knew about him is proven terrifyingly wrong. Even if this revelation has sucked all the life out of the legend for them, the alternative is worse: what would happen if everyone knew? Can they help Santa maintain his jolly public image, or could this be the end of Christmas as we know it? |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: Between Good and Evil D. M. Larson, 2014-11 Between Good and Evil is a comedy stage play script about heroes and aliens for 7 to 42 actors. The play includes the following monologues and scripts: Monologue from Another World (page 1), Touched by an Alien (page 2), Protecto (page 9), Stung (page 10), Blinded by the Knight (page 16), Man of Metropolis (page 32), Mugged in Metropolis (page 38), Princess from Another Planet (page 42), Growing Up is Hard to Do (page 50), A Werewolf in my Bed (page 51), Dreaming of Dragons (page 60), Chocolate and Kisses (page 60), Superhero Support Group (page 66), and Super Dead Man (page 89). Cover art by Shiela Larson |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Actors' Handbook Marnie Hill, 2007 |
| bad auditions by bad actors script free: The Audition Don Zolidis, 2008 A new theater teacher is bringing a production of A Chorus Line to the high school. Though the hopefuls range from shy to outrageous, and from diva-like to determined, everyone has a chance to step into the spotlight. A hilarious and heartbreaking look at the madness of auditioning and the actors who brave the process for that perfect part. |
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