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Acting Techniques for Cold Readings

Sometimes, especially in auditions for film or TV, you'll be asked to do a cold reading. They will give you a script and expect you to do it right then.

Ninety percent of the time, you'll get a few minutes on your own to read it over. These few minutes are extremely important. Spend them wisely.

"But what if I don't get a few minutes alone? What if they want me to read right away??"

Don't panic. Always ask (politely) if you can have a few minutes outside to read it over. They'll either say yes or no.

If they say no, then dig in. Be fearless.

Read the script over once or twice. It's usually only a couple of pages, so it shouldn't take long. Take a yellow highlighter to your lines. This is important because you'll be looking up from the page in the audition. You don't want to lose your place.

Then, start making choices. Choices about what? 

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