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The Audition

 

Come in, come in. We’re glad you could audition with us today.

Thank you for having me.

Your mark is there where the circle is.

Oh, okay.

Tell us about yourself.

Well, I grew up outside of Dallas, and I went to University of Texas as a drama major. I acted in a few plays there before moving to New York and working on several off-Broadway plays. Now I’m out here wanting to expand into movies and television.

Great. So you know the scene we’re reading, right?

Yep. Ready to do it. I don’t have much context, so if you have any notes beforehand or after, just let me know. Happy to make any adjustments.

No, I’m sure you’ll do fine, dear. You know the hand gestures and body movements described? The pages described them adequately for you?

Yeah, I think so. I’ve practiced them, but if I need to adjust any of it, just let me know. I took two years of dance in high school, and I’m a quick learner.

I’m sure you are. So…when you’re ready, begin.

We beckon to you, Wacalu, we beseech you, Wacalu. King of pestilence, Scion of the Rot, we writhe in supplication and beg for your audience.

Very good. Two notes, if I may. One, bend forward enough that you touch your head to the edge of the circle when you are saying the word “supplication”. And at the end, your fingers should be against the outside corners of your eyes with your palms facing out, not in.

Oh, I’m so sorry. I guess I pictured it wrong in my head. Can I try again? I’ll nail it this time, I promise.

Of course, dear. Go ahead.

We beckon to you, Wacalu, we beseech you, Wacalu. King of pestilence, Scion of the Rot, we writhe in supplication and beg for your audience.

Very good. Again, faster this time.

We beckon to you, Wacalu, we beseech you, Wacalu. King of pestilence, Scion of the Rot, we writhe in supplication and beg for your audience.

That will do, yes. We’ll be in touch.

Thank you for the opportunity. Have a good day.

Come in, come in. We’re glad you could audition with us today.

 

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