{"id":4284,"date":"2017-08-24T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T14:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=4284"},"modified":"2019-06-21T19:25:29","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T19:25:29","slug":"how-to-your-acting-chops-into-terrific-shape-for-audition-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/how-to-your-acting-chops-into-terrific-shape-for-audition-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Acting Chops into Terrific Shape for Audition Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to Get Your Acting Chops into Terrific Shape for Audition Season<\/h3>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ChristinaNicholson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by\u00a0Christina Nicholson<\/p>\n<p>August 17, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Summer is a beautiful season filled with rest, family and friends, Netflix, traveling, the beach, lots of sunshine and delicious food! It comes and goes in the blink of an eye, then all of a sudden reality hits! You have an audition in a few days, classes start up, or back to work you must go. If you don\u2019t feel too sharp. You aren\u2019t alone! Whether you are auditioning for a cattle-call, call-back, cold reading, pilot season, or college audition, it\u2019s always smart to be extra prepared. Follow these tips on how to get back into shape for audition season!<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/man_at_desk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><br>\r\n<br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Make sure the essentials and basics are up-to-date. This means polishing up resumes and updating headshots and skills. If it\u2019s been over six months since your last headshot, and maybe your hair is lighter or skin tanner from summertime, you are due for a new headshot. If you finished another year of college, make sure all accomplishments are up-to-date on your resume. Lastly, give yourself a variety in the education department, formal trainings and all qualifications will help you stand out this audition season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/man_and_woman_running.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><br>\r\n<br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you had a nice summer off that lacked staying physically active and eating right, it\u2019s time to start the getting back into shape regime immediately. This will affect your overall energy level and mood in a positive manner. Be sure to ease back into the active life, don\u2019t be too overly strenuous on your body and mind, this will prevent any sort of energy and stress on your body. Always stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and try to eat well and work out. Being serious about a\u00a0 healthy lifestyle will help you be your best and perform your best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/teenage_girl_performing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><br>\r\n<br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Be proactive by keeping your skills up-to-date. If you took full advantage of summertime and being off, consider enrolling in a class to touch up dance, vocal and acting skills. Don\u2019t just wait for the audition to start practicing!<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/call-back.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><br>\r\n<br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Study before the audition! Learn the part, get a script, rehearse your vocals and dance routines. Be your true and unique self at the audition. Don\u2019t be too hard on yourself as audition season is just starting up. Think of it as an experience! Remember to stay relaxed and present, this will surely make your confidence and talent shine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">After all, you are prepared enough by this point and back in shape for audition season!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Happy Auditioning!<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Need some advice? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/not-clicking-with-your-character-5-steps-for-connecting-to-your-role\/\">Not Clicking With Your Character? 5 Steps for Connecting to Your Role<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/5-vital-questions-to-ask-when-establishing-a-character\/\">5 Vital Questions to Ask When Establishing a Character<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/creating-a-character-dossier-in-8-steps\/\">Creating a Character Dossier in 8 Steps<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/5-creative-ways-to-work-on-character-development\/\">5 Creative Ways to Work on Character Development<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/10-basic-rules-of-stage-combat-that-keep-everyone-safe\/\">10 Basic Rules of Stage Combat (That Keep Everyone Safe)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/5-advantages-of-learning-stage-combat\/\">5 Advantages of Learning Stage Combat<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/dont-be-a-diva-common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">Don\u2019t Be a Diva: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/9-articles-of-clothing-every-thespian-should-keep-in-their-wardrobe\/\">9 Articles of Clothing Every Thespian Should Keep In Their Wardrobe<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/what-makes-an-actor-website-wow\/\">What Makes an Actor Website WOW?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/is-my-attitude-not-getting-me-roles-and-other-essential-questions-for-actors\/\">\u201cIs my attitude not getting me roles?\u201d And Other Essential Questions for Actors<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><hr \/>\n<h5><em><span class=\"ln l\"><span class=\"fh\"><strong>Christina Nicholson<\/strong>\u00a0works for the Walt Disney World Company. She earned her B.A. in human\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ln l\"><span class=\"fh\"><em>communication and minor in mass communication from the University of Central Florida. She\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"ln l\"><span class=\"fh\">has worked as an editorial intern for a fashion magazine, and as a copywriter intern for an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ln l\"><span class=\"fh\">advertising agency. Christina enjoys acting, commercial modeling, yoga, outdoor adventures\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ln l\"><span class=\"fh\">and writing.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[801,757,261,470,258,269,453],"tags":[6,12,280,92,281],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}