Second Time Around -- Part II

Flexibilty Is Key! A second pass at sides can be a Godsend in an audition. If a casting director asks you to try something different, listen INTENTLY to what they say and incorporate it immediately. DROP what you've been rehearsing for days and start over. If you can't do this, pracctice in improv classes or with friends using this simple exercise:

Say the phrase "I love you and that's all that matters" without any emotion or inflection.

Then, have a friend/classmate/coach give you direction (i.e. "Say it with love," "Say it with hate," "Say it like you could care less," etc.) and practice adjusting on the fly. Don't PREPARE - you have to be able to do this at a moment's notice. Then, if you can do this in an audition, you'll be able to show the casting director that you take great direction and they'll hire you! Good luck!