This past Tuesday, I attended a SAG-AFTRA event that was an intro to Jason Buyer's audition technique formula - and I loved it. See below for his 5-step formula:

Rule #1: Breathe

Rule #2: Punctuation

Rule #3: Thoughts

Rule #4: Levels

Rule #5: Keep it real

For a deeper dive and how to master his audition formula, sign-up for his class and visit his website here: http://thecastingplayhouse.com/

He also wrote the book, Inside the Audition Room, I have yet to read the book, but it's on my list.

The moral of this story?

Auditioning for the role vs. playing the role are two very different skill sets - make sure you have mastered each.

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