Remember that modelling course I told you guys about in the last post? So, a few months back my agency called me and invited me to participate in one of them. They have one per week, and each day, Monday through Friday they teach you modelling abilities like posing, talking to the camera, catwalk..
That's how it went:
MODAY - The first day we had to learn how to work with our bodies. We had many different exercises and moved around a lot. If you ever took an acting class, it was very similar to many of the exercises we have in those kind of classes. It was a really fun day, and I got to meet all of the people that I would be working with for a week!
TUESDAY - Tuesday was picture day! They told us to wear simple natural looking makeup and to wear nice clothes. Each person at a time we posed for a professional photographer both sitting and standing while he gave us tips on how to make each picture better! Keep in mind that not all of the pictures have to be different and unique since from about 100 pictures they only select 12. It was definitely one of my favorite days since I'm just in love with taking pictures! Haha!
WEDNESDAY - This one was definitely one of my favorites, if not my favorite! We had to do a commercial (a bic pen commercial), one a time. Since I want to be a professional actress, you can see why that was my favorite, I just love talking to the camera! Anyway, one person at a time went into the room and filmed the commercial twice or three times to make it the best you could. I never got to watch it though :(
THURSDAY - Thursday they asked us to wear heels because we were going to learn how to walk on a catwalk. Our "coach" taught us what to do and gave us many tricks. I tripped a couple of times but in the end it was really fun because everyone didn't really know what to do so we were all learning together!
FRIDAY - Friday was supposed to be the final presentation, when we all showed what we could do with the abilities we learned during the rest of the week but they were having a pretty big casting call on the agency that day so there was no way we could do it. At least I didn't lose the trip because I ended up doing the casting call! (no, i did not get the job. but it was fun anyway!)
This course I had was a few months back so I don't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure it was 2 hours per day, from 4 to 6 if I remember it right! It was a really great experience for me and I learned a lot of stuff I didn't know about modelling and acting! I recommend you guys do it too, if you can!
Tell me on the comments bellow if you ever had a course like this, how was it??
XOXO
-Julia
Showing posts with label Agencies. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monologues for Auditions
I've seen that a loooooot of people don't know how to find monologues or how to look for them. So I decided to make this post about it.
The thing is that when you're auditioning to an agency, the agents are probably going to ask for at least one monologue. They might ask for more though. In my experiences I noticed that they usually ask for two monologues. A comedy monologue and a dramatic one.
The difference between those is that one of them is comedy(obviously) and it's suppose to make you laugh(though you shouldn't laugh while you're performing unless the monologue you are presenting "tells you too"). A comedic monologue is suppose to make whoever is watchig laugh. It's supposed to be funny :)
A dramatic monologues doesn't have to be dramatic exactly. It doesn't have to br a tragedy(I'm just saying because I know a lot of people associate drama to a tragedy or something sad and it's not always like that). It just has to be a more serious monologue.
Now, how to find monologues: before even looking for anything you should call the agency and ask them what they want to see. Some agencies only accept monologues by published authors (in that I'd say you should probably either search for a good monologue in a book that you have or go to a library or to a book store and search. Of course you can still search for the monologue in the Internet but check if he author is published before you present that.
Otherwise you can just research. I guarantee you are going to find lots and lots of good either comedic or dramatic monologues in the Internet. I'm not in my computer right now(I'm posting from my iPhone) but later on I'm going to post some sites that I like and some good monologues you can use.
Good luck! (:
Obs. Some agencies also ask you to present a monologue they wrote themselves so be sure ask them before you do anything.
And quick tip: make sure to always have at least one good monologue memorized in case anything happens
The thing is that when you're auditioning to an agency, the agents are probably going to ask for at least one monologue. They might ask for more though. In my experiences I noticed that they usually ask for two monologues. A comedy monologue and a dramatic one.
The difference between those is that one of them is comedy(obviously) and it's suppose to make you laugh(though you shouldn't laugh while you're performing unless the monologue you are presenting "tells you too"). A comedic monologue is suppose to make whoever is watchig laugh. It's supposed to be funny :)
A dramatic monologues doesn't have to be dramatic exactly. It doesn't have to br a tragedy(I'm just saying because I know a lot of people associate drama to a tragedy or something sad and it's not always like that). It just has to be a more serious monologue.
Now, how to find monologues: before even looking for anything you should call the agency and ask them what they want to see. Some agencies only accept monologues by published authors (in that I'd say you should probably either search for a good monologue in a book that you have or go to a library or to a book store and search. Of course you can still search for the monologue in the Internet but check if he author is published before you present that.
Otherwise you can just research. I guarantee you are going to find lots and lots of good either comedic or dramatic monologues in the Internet. I'm not in my computer right now(I'm posting from my iPhone) but later on I'm going to post some sites that I like and some good monologues you can use.
Good luck! (:
Obs. Some agencies also ask you to present a monologue they wrote themselves so be sure ask them before you do anything.
And quick tip: make sure to always have at least one good monologue memorized in case anything happens
Friday, July 15, 2011
I'm going to an agency! ;)
I was planning to go to an agency this weekend but since I am in Arlington, VA, for two weeks(this week is going to be my cousin's birthday party and next weekend it's going to be his sister's party), so I'm probably going after I'm back home.
I am going to a modelling/commercials agency here in New York, and I'll post about it here, telling you guys how it went, what happened, etc..
-Julia
I am going to a modelling/commercials agency here in New York, and I'll post about it here, telling you guys how it went, what happened, etc..
-Julia
Friday, July 8, 2011
Agencies and getting an agent
The most recommended way to become an actor is finding an agent. I know a LOT of people don't want to get agents, and want to do it on their own, but getting an agent actually increases your chances by a lot. Why? Because agents are there to find information about auditions and find roles that you can play(according to your weight, height, skin color, hair color, age, etc.) and show them to you, so that you can choose if your either going to audition for that or not. Of course you can go to an audition without having an agent, but you are going to have more options and it's going to be a lot easier if you are with an agency. That's why an agent is going to be a big help in your acting career.
If you want to get an agent, you should find a agency first. Look for agencies close to you, choose the one you like the best and call them, asking if they are taking new talent. If they are, tell them you want to audition. If they aren't, move on. I'm going to make a post all about how to find agencies later.
Once you have your audition date and time, you should get prepared. Make sure to ask what they want you to bring to the audition. Make sure to take your resumé and your headshot(your resumé should be attached in the back of your headshot, actually) and anything else they might want you to bring.
Always have a monologue you like memorized.
In the day of your audition, make sure you know the place well, so you don't get lost. Also, get there a little bit earlier(if your audition is at 4, get there at 3:55). Don't get there too early, and in case you do, take a walk around the place, and wait a little before getting inside. They are going to give you a form to fill. Wait untill they call your name.
Just be yourself, show your personality and look confident. Also, no matter what's happening to you, always look like you are in a good mood. It doesn't matter if your dog just dies, or if your dad lost his job, or if you're grounded 'till eternity, if your not in a good mood, the directors are not going to like you. So when you are in your audition, forget the rest of the world.
The director is either going to call you or send you an e-mail, so be patient, and if you don't make it, there are other agencies. ;)
PS. There is no registration fee. It should be totally free!
If you want to get an agent, you should find a agency first. Look for agencies close to you, choose the one you like the best and call them, asking if they are taking new talent. If they are, tell them you want to audition. If they aren't, move on. I'm going to make a post all about how to find agencies later.
Once you have your audition date and time, you should get prepared. Make sure to ask what they want you to bring to the audition. Make sure to take your resumé and your headshot(your resumé should be attached in the back of your headshot, actually) and anything else they might want you to bring.
Always have a monologue you like memorized.
In the day of your audition, make sure you know the place well, so you don't get lost. Also, get there a little bit earlier(if your audition is at 4, get there at 3:55). Don't get there too early, and in case you do, take a walk around the place, and wait a little before getting inside. They are going to give you a form to fill. Wait untill they call your name.
Just be yourself, show your personality and look confident. Also, no matter what's happening to you, always look like you are in a good mood. It doesn't matter if your dog just dies, or if your dad lost his job, or if you're grounded 'till eternity, if your not in a good mood, the directors are not going to like you. So when you are in your audition, forget the rest of the world.
The director is either going to call you or send you an e-mail, so be patient, and if you don't make it, there are other agencies. ;)
PS. There is no registration fee. It should be totally free!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Getting Started
Hey hey!!
This is the post I was planning on. It's just a basic list that most people probably know, but I plan on getting deeper into things later(agents, agencies, open calls, blah blah blah).
So, a lot of people out there want to be actors, but don't really know what to do, and a lot of people think you will be discovered out of nowhere. You might, but it's a 0.000001% chance and you probably don't have your whole life to wait. Yes, some actors did get discovered like that, but that takes a lot of luck, which, in case you have, good. In case you don't, what do you have to do?
There are many ways of becoming an actor.
What you should do:
xoxo
-Julia
Update: Happy 4th of July!! ;D
This is the post I was planning on. It's just a basic list that most people probably know, but I plan on getting deeper into things later(agents, agencies, open calls, blah blah blah).
So, a lot of people out there want to be actors, but don't really know what to do, and a lot of people think you will be discovered out of nowhere. You might, but it's a 0.000001% chance and you probably don't have your whole life to wait. Yes, some actors did get discovered like that, but that takes a lot of luck, which, in case you have, good. In case you don't, what do you have to do?
There are many ways of becoming an actor.
What you should do:
- Take acting classes. It's a way of getting experience and prepare yourself.
- You can go to open calls, or you can get an agent(which increases your chances and I totally recommend it), that's up to you.
- Get experience
(and stuff for your resumé)by being an extra before. - Always look clean and beautifull for the auditions.
- Practice a lot before the audition
- Be in a good mood
- Look confidend
xoxo
-Julia
Update: Happy 4th of July!! ;D
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