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.
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Monologue or Sides
- Thread starter MrKappeytan
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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.
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.