{"id":1299,"date":"2023-12-15T10:02:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=1299"},"modified":"2024-09-30T15:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T15:18:26","slug":"kate-rhodes-james-how-to-prepare-for-an-audition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/getting-work\/kate-rhodes-james-how-to-prepare-for-an-audition\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Prepare You for an Audition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top tips from casting director Kate Rhodes James on how to prepare for an audition.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kate Rhodes James has had a long and varied career as a casting director. Her past projects include <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House of Gucci<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catherine the Great<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Discovery of Witches<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Good Karma Hospital<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line of Duty<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherlock<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and many more. Most recently, she has worked on the hit <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prequel series, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House of the Dragon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the upcoming and highly anticipated <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladiator 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Ridley Scott\u2019s epic feature film, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napoleon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, starring Joaquin Phoenix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We attended an event where Kate answered questions about all things casting. Here are the top eight tips that she shared:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Read the Whole Script<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem obvious, but it\u2019s so important to read the whole script before you attend an audition, not just the sections for the part you\u2019re hoping to play. Read it all, and then read it again, and again. Make sure you know the script well enough that you could improvise if you needed to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our video with <em>Braveheart<\/em> actor Sean McGinley for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/sean-mcginley-on-how-to-learn-a-script\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for learning scripts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Know Who Your Character Is<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you understand your character, the greater depth you can give your performance. Think about how your character is perceived in their world. What do other characters think about them? What do they say about them? This should influence how you play them and add layers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our guide for help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/creating-compelling-characters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating compelling characters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Dress to Suit the Role<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influence the casting director subliminally with your clothing choice. Don\u2019t go too far (e.g. don\u2019t wear a full period dress for a period drama!), but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/dressing-for-auditions\/\">dress in a way that suits the part<\/a>. For example, if your character is very neat and tidy, don\u2019t come in ripped jeans and a scruffy t-shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Commit to Your Choices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide and commit to your interpretation of the role. Be confident, make a choice, and don\u2019t sit on the fence or wait for direction the first time around. Come with ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling to commit to your choice, take a look at our tips for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-essentials\/how-to-audition-with-confidence\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confidence in auditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be Open to Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you come to the audition, be prepared to take direction and open to the casting director\u2019s feedback. Go for your interpretation the first time, but then be flexible. Don\u2019t challenge the directions too much, just show you can listen and take these on board. Be easy to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/reframing-feedback-by-tahlia-norrish\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to deal with feedback<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Be Enthusiastic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage with the casting director and show your enthusiasm. A positive presence is an asset and someone who everyone will want to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Be Professional<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat an audition with the professionalism that it deserves. Don\u2019t waste time by telling the casting director you\u2019ve had a bad day or bombard them with personal details. Get on with the job in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Don\u2019t Take Rejection Personally<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: the audition isn\u2019t a test. You\u2019ve already passed the test by being chosen for the audition. So, even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-industry\/dealing-with-rejection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you don\u2019t get the role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, know that it isn\u2019t because you\u2019re not good enough. You\u2019re just not quite as right for the part as the person who gets it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other factors at work in auditions, like the channel the programme will be shown on, what time it\u2019s going to be broadcast, what kind of audience they are trying to appeal to, etc., and these will all influence the casting director\u2019s choice of who to cast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our website for more <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tag=auditions\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audition tips<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tag=casting+directors\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice from casting directors<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top tips from casting director Kate Rhodes James on how to prepare for an audition. 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