M MrKappeytan Jul 3, 2012 #1 I am casting for my first film an can't decide which is better for my audition, monologue or sides. I've worked in theater and film so I see the benefit of both. Please help. I want to get the most out of everyone that auditions.
I am casting for my first film an can't decide which is better for my audition, monologue or sides. I've worked in theater and film so I see the benefit of both. Please help. I want to get the most out of everyone that auditions.
ClockworkNinja Jul 3, 2012 #2 Why not have them perform one of each during the audition? Upvote 0 Downvote
mlesemann Staff Member Moderator Jul 3, 2012 #3 Sides, if possible. You want to see how the actor does as a given character, not in the abstract. You can also ask them to read a different character than what they came in for, if you see something interesting/unexpected. Plus, it gives the actor some small feel for the piece....if it's something that isn't going to appeal to them, better to find out sooner than later. Upvote 0 Downvote
Sides, if possible. You want to see how the actor does as a given character, not in the abstract. You can also ask them to read a different character than what they came in for, if you see something interesting/unexpected. Plus, it gives the actor some small feel for the piece....if it's something that isn't going to appeal to them, better to find out sooner than later.
M MrKappeytan Jul 3, 2012 #4 Good points. This really gives me something to think about. Upvote 0 Downvote