Audition tips for nollywood actors

 

auditioning in progress

 For a nollywood actor, there is nothing more fulfilling than getting a role in a very promising movie. Or any movie for that matter. You go home, tell all your friends and family members to watch out! You go straight to yaba, hunting for the latest shirts and shoes in town. You are ready to hit the big screen. Hey wake up dreamer, you haven’t passed the audition yet. There are so many reasons why nollywood actors fail to pass an audition and get a chance of being selected for a movie role. If you are one of those people, today is your lucky day. Here are a few tips to help you get a top role in the next audition.

Be punctual

One of the greatest mistakes you can make as an upcoming actor is to start seeing yourself as a star. So you think you can get to the audition venue at any time. Get the facts right; you are a hustler and you need exposure. The best way to prove to anyone that you’re serious is to make it in-time to the audition venue. If the audition time says 8am, get there by 7am. Also, put into consideration the distance between where you are coming from and the audition venue. If for example you live in lekki and the audition is at Iyana-ipaja, you know you have to wake up at least by 4:30 am, in case there is traffic. Producers like actors that are punctual because they believe if they pick you, you will be punctual on set and safe them a lot of money.

Dress appropriately

Hey, it’s a movie audition not a night party or the gathering of the saints. The idea here is that you don’t want to appear looking like you work at ‘allen avenue’ or like you are the head of the choir at ‘deeper life’. Look good, clean and attractive.  And wear nice shoes. This also goes for the men. You can dress casual or corporate (but not like my bank manager o), and look good. Producers and directors want people that will help sell their picture so you have to prove to them you’re up to the task.

Prepare

Most upcoming actors get this all wrong. You don’t just show up at an audition without first planning it. If the audition is in 48 hours try to do some rehearsals alone or with friends.

Do you have monologue?

A monologue is a long speech by an actor in a play or film without any interruption. As an upcoming actor, one of the ways you can prove your worth is to have at least three different monologues you have masters. If you want to be super cool, try memorizing monologues from popular movies and see how much you will impress the director at the audition. But, only deliver monologues when the director or casting director ask you to do so.

Contact information

In most cases the casting team will need you to provide your contact information in order to get back to you in case they favor you. Make sure you don’t give them a ‘dead’ phone line or an email address of which you don’t know the password anymore. Often times, many actors fall into this error and end up blowing a golden opportunity to kickstart their acting career. Always have your phone on and call back if you see a strange number at that period. You need this thing more than they do.