@docdog333 Well, be sure that you have memorized the dialogues in a way that you wont distract your focus even for a sec away from your acting and feelings. As you can see this the reason of some of my pauses, which were not necessary.
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Your slate wasn't good, when you introduce yourself it should be "Hello, my name is...and I will be...From... that's it! Then you begin your monologue all the extra stuff, they dont care about because they're theatre professionals they know that it's a classical piece.
Overall, during the time in between your monologues, when you were introducing each new one, next time try smiling at the camera and showing a bit more personality, and try not to fiddle with your hands or your hair, or look down. These are signs of nervous energy, and a graduate acting program wants an actor that is already developed and looking to refine. I thought you did a great job, but there are always improvements to be made. Keep working at it and you'll get wherever you're headed.
Fourth monologue; I felt your emotion in this one. It also dragged, and a few shifts could have been clearer (i.e. "She didn't even leave a message." The first one could have been angry, the second one could have been softer and more fragile. This is just a suggestion)
Third monologue; Classical monologues seem to be your strength. This piece also dragged a bit, but I could see more character development, and more of the old man you were playing. A bit more vocal variation could have been used. Overall, this one was fairly good.
Second monologue; In general, I feel like you played this more dramatic than comedic. This monologue is funny because Death is so similar to a mortal, and speaks of his job so nonchalantly. You accomplished this on the line "You know. Something." but the rest felt like it dragged and was too dramatic.
Again, your voice was great. There was better variation. I also noticed you shifted your weight frequently, something that you should do only for emphasis so it doesn't look like nervous energy.
First monologue; You have a fantastic, rich voice. It was a tad monotone, but more volume/pitch variation will fix that.
Your movements have definite control and release, which is good, but there could have been more movement overall. I also noticed you use a few gestures more than once, the hand on the heart, and the spread arms, for example. Also, maybe in the future, video tape yourself so that you can capture your entire body, because posture and body center are important factors.
You're a year late, guy.
isophocles 3 days ago
Not bad man, I have my audition tomorrow, any advice? Or is my post maybe too late??
docdog333 3 weeks ago
@docdog333 Well, be sure that you have memorized the dialogues in a way that you wont distract your focus even for a sec away from your acting and feelings. As you can see this the reason of some of my pauses, which were not necessary.
amir3353 3 weeks ago
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aleablsjtrpea 2 months ago
Your slate wasn't good, when you introduce yourself it should be "Hello, my name is...and I will be...From... that's it! Then you begin your monologue all the extra stuff, they dont care about because they're theatre professionals they know that it's a classical piece.
brwnsgr07 2 months ago
At 1:11 when he says "no longer", I died laughing. haha
moon1593 2 months ago
2 55 to 3 02 is creepy man, but good job
MRTALKCASH 5 months ago
did you get in?
lovesbroadway1 6 months ago
I'm all for dramatic pauses, but they were just a bit excessive across the board. It seems you just need to loosen up a bit.
wazzapgangsta 6 months ago
(I can't say much about the singing because I'm not much of a singer myself. :)
darkangel102938 11 months ago
@darkangel102938 Thank you my friend for all your suggestions and critiques, I wrote them down. I'll consider them for sure.
amir3353 11 months ago
Overall, during the time in between your monologues, when you were introducing each new one, next time try smiling at the camera and showing a bit more personality, and try not to fiddle with your hands or your hair, or look down. These are signs of nervous energy, and a graduate acting program wants an actor that is already developed and looking to refine. I thought you did a great job, but there are always improvements to be made. Keep working at it and you'll get wherever you're headed.
darkangel102938 11 months ago
Fourth monologue; I felt your emotion in this one. It also dragged, and a few shifts could have been clearer (i.e. "She didn't even leave a message." The first one could have been angry, the second one could have been softer and more fragile. This is just a suggestion)
darkangel102938 11 months ago
One last comment about your third monologue; your shifts in emotion could have been more evident in your face, i.e. larger.
darkangel102938 11 months ago
Third monologue; Classical monologues seem to be your strength. This piece also dragged a bit, but I could see more character development, and more of the old man you were playing. A bit more vocal variation could have been used. Overall, this one was fairly good.
darkangel102938 11 months ago
Second monologue; In general, I feel like you played this more dramatic than comedic. This monologue is funny because Death is so similar to a mortal, and speaks of his job so nonchalantly. You accomplished this on the line "You know. Something." but the rest felt like it dragged and was too dramatic.
Again, your voice was great. There was better variation. I also noticed you shifted your weight frequently, something that you should do only for emphasis so it doesn't look like nervous energy.
darkangel102938 11 months ago
First monologue; You have a fantastic, rich voice. It was a tad monotone, but more volume/pitch variation will fix that.
Your movements have definite control and release, which is good, but there could have been more movement overall. I also noticed you use a few gestures more than once, the hand on the heart, and the spread arms, for example. Also, maybe in the future, video tape yourself so that you can capture your entire body, because posture and body center are important factors.
darkangel102938 11 months ago