tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547393244917817181.post51539257944205687..comments2023-10-10T01:56:49.794-07:00Comments on A Starving Artist's Life For Me: How to bomb an auditionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11086318503401608769noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547393244917817181.post-23447847109362861112011-11-01T18:42:11.173-07:002011-11-01T18:42:11.173-07:00@Jacopo, It's good to fail. To utterly crash a...@Jacopo, It's good to fail. To utterly crash and burn. In the moment it sucks, but in hind sight you learn so much. I'm one of those that LOVES auditions. I truly treat them as my own little performances. The auditors have no choice but to listen and watch everything I do. I love it. And you're right, if I don't get it, well, it wasn't meant for me, but at least I did my damnedest and booked the room. I just get frustrated when I completely get in my way. I have to say this is probably the worst audition experience I've had in the past almost decade of working as an actor. It happens, but man does it suck.<br /><br />Most of my audition pieces are very well prepared and updated often as well. But once in a while something strikes you to try something new. Those gambles have always worked in the past, but this time, I was fighting my instincts. Bad mojo my friend.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting! So good to read positive words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086318503401608769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547393244917817181.post-57217460872701101932011-10-25T17:31:18.653-07:002011-10-25T17:31:18.653-07:00Don't give it too much thought though. It'...Don't give it too much thought though. It'll happen a thousand times before you land the role of your life. <br />Here's what they have always taught me at various (and very, very good) audition classes I took (and I have to confess it works): never audition to get the part. Always audition to perform and showcase your own strenghts and qualities. <br />This means that any monologue you choose, the songs in your repertoire and everything should really tell something important about yourself as a person, while at the same time give you the chance to give a high quality performance. <br />I always keep and update my repertoire of monologues, songs, poems, jokes, anecdotes, etc. Only reason why I choose them? I like them, and they reveal sides of my personality. <br /><br />Maybe I won't get the part, but damn do I have fun! And damn, I walk out of there knowing that I nailed it, and if they didn't take me, it means they didn't need me.<br /><br />I'll post an article on cold readings in a week or so. Stay tuned!<br />And thanks for your message. <br /><br />Jacopo<br />jacopopaoloni.blogspot.comJay Paolonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647807643476130105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547393244917817181.post-3457489718803782882011-10-19T14:12:41.096-07:002011-10-19T14:12:41.096-07:00@Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words. It...@Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words. It was one of those bad ones. I needed to write it out, drink a bit (and I did) and just breathe and let it go. Took a day or so to do that. Normally I don't let bad auditions effect me, but you know what it's like when it's something you really want.<br /><br />Thank you my kind kind friend! I wasn't looking for sympathy when I posted this. Just needed to vent. But I sure appreciate it.<br /><br />And now I know better. Go with your gut!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086318503401608769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547393244917817181.post-12330167378532012012011-10-18T21:53:26.020-07:002011-10-18T21:53:26.020-07:00Oh no, my friend. I'm so sorry to hear that yo...Oh no, my friend. I'm so sorry to hear that your audition did not go as well as you wanted it to. I know you really wanted this one. <br /><br />But, I love you for posting this. I love you for being so brave. I love you for being so talented. and I love you for having a freakin fantastic sense of humor. Clearly this audition was not an accurate representation of your vast talent, but who knows? A great attitude and the ability to roll with the fuck-ups is a coveted attribute. You never know.<br /><br />And I agree with the whole "not learning something new" thing. Every time I try and tailor an audition to what they ask for to a T by learning something new, I very severely regret it. It's hard, though, because you want to do what they ask. However...I agree, stay true to what you know.<br /><br />You, my friend, rock. We all know how talented you are, and we've all been there. Keep your head up, watch some muppets and kick the shit outta the next one. Love ya!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811844802164107665noreply@blogger.com