Body language is just that: a language. Non-verbal in nature, 100% visible and whether we like it or not, our body language conveys strength, confidence, comfort, shame, weakness, strain, and so much more.
In “normal” life, our body language deeply affects how people respond to us and can mean the difference between making the team, getting the job, or getting asked out on a date. But in auditions, where creative teams are so in tune with physicality, it seriously governs how auditors feel about us and absolutely contributes to their casting decisions. How we move in and out of that room determines if we get the job. So let’s talk about it.
I have witnessed many performers who thrive in their comfort zone of auditioning: the sweet spot of that favorite monologue, go-to song, or choreographed performance. But what about the intro/outro? Let’s address what happens between the door, the piano, the “X,” and the slate. Let’s plan your graceful exit. The hellos and goodbyes between you and the creatives are crucial moments and giant opportunities to make your impression. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could eliminate those stop-start awkward introductions, half-handshakes, and races to
Body language is just that: a language. Non-verbal in nature, 100% visible and whether we like it or not, our body language conveys strength, confidence, comfort, shame, weakness, strain, and so much more.
In “normal” life, our body language deeply affects how people respond to us and can mean the difference between making the team, getting the job, or getting asked out on a date. But in auditions, where creative teams are so in tune with physicality, it seriously governs how auditors feel about us and absolutely contributes to their casting decisions. How we move in and out of that room determines if we get the job. So let’s talk about it.
I have witnessed many performers who thrive in their comfort zone of auditioning: the sweet spot of that favorite monologue, go-to song, or choreographed performance. But what about the intro/outro? Let’s address what happens between the door, the piano, the “X,” and the slate. Let’s plan your graceful exit. The hellos and goodbyes between you and the creatives are crucial moments and giant opportunities to make your impression. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could eliminate those stop-start awkward introductions, half-handshakes, and races to
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