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Cold Reading at an Audition

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I do not have a lot of experience with cold readings, but I am ready to go for it today. I have read the sides and am now wary of wearing out myself by looking over it - over and OVER again. I could drive myself mad with the constant studying. The people in the room are quiet and friendly - the opposite of the people audition for Rent next door (will talk about that in my other blog today). Because the vibe in here is more focused and quiet, I have chosen to hang out in here. Much better.
In this particular reading, the girl I am auditioning for has to be able to do two dialects - southern & spanish. I can do both, but I fear doing them at the drop of the hat with an unfamiliar script. I have done my homework to better embody my goals in the two scenes I am reading. As I write this, I have to go to the bathroom. I’m wearing these sexy boots that are terribly uncomfortable. I do not want to feel the pain when I stand, but I think I will have to put up with it soon. When you gotta go, you gotta go. … okay, I am going to the bathroom. Wish me luck with the cold reading!

Here’s a video of someone who really has to pee:


Posted in General on July 8th, 2009

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