THE NEW YORK ACTING SCHOOL FOR FILM AND TV www.actingclassforfilm.com BY MARK STOLZENBERG Question: How do I create a character for a film I’m auditioning for? Answer: Creating a character is a complex process which requires a detailed discussion, but you can start out by asking, “How am I like the character in the script?” and “ How am I different?” If you are very similar to the character in the script you can be yourself, but if you are very different from the character in

THE NEW YORK ACTING SCHOOL FOR FILM AND TV www.actingclassforfilm.com BY MARK STOLZENBERG QUESTION: If I have an acting callback, should I change my performance to try to make it better? ANSWER: NO! Do exactly what you did for your initial audition. You should also dress the same so they recognize you. You received a callback because they really liked what you did so give them the same performance. Only change your performance if the CASTING DIRECTOR asks you to specifically