HOW TO START AN AUDITION SPEECH or role in a play or film (acting coach nyc)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2015
- Another free video from New York acting-coach John Windsor-Cunningham,
here showing how we can get an auditioner's attention (or an
audience's) with the first line . www.windsor-cunningham.com
Ted Danson once said: _'Acting is pretending that you are _*_not pretending_*_ , when you are actually pretending.'_ :)
Yes, And Danson was right, but of course it takes study and experience in order to do that, unless you're playing a part which suits you perfectly, and you know who you are very well. John Windsor-Cunningham
Acting isn't pretending to be someone it is being someone and u nailed it thanks for the help
that's what pretending means... smh
@@beastmasterbg wtf?
yep whereas ricky gervais says it's easy
I love how this video got me to say, "Yesterday was my birthday," when yesterday really was, literally, my birthday. XD
You've got Stanislavsky down 😂
Maddy Robb: my birthday is also 29 April 😆
Nice acting there you almost got me
That’s the spirit!
"None of their damn business, we're actors" -John
Amazing, best line of the video. Your videos are incredibly helpful
I replayed this part a few times because it cracked me up!
😂 😂 😂
As someone preparing for auditions at various Drama Schools across the UK you are an absolute god-send and I can't thank you enough, John.
You offer, without a doubt, the most detailed, comprehensible and viable acting advice on TH-cam. I also intend to pay for your Skype lessons if I ever feel in need of improvement, but can't quite work it out on my own.
I'm 16 and just started doing theatre and came into this full of pure blindness of what acting actually is, at the very least I feel it is not simply to say a few words and hope people believe you but to actually make what you say and do the truth and for you to be simply spreading the truth! You made me realize there is so much more to acting, thank you.
Hey, I'm in the same position as you were 4 years ago. How are you getting on with acting now? Are you still doing it? I would love to hear back from you. 😊
Hi Trey and Rosie.....
Hello John,
Thank you so much for your acting insights. I've learned a lot from you, much appreciate the videos.
Feng Qiu then
you are incredible. I'm not even an actress and find this highly comprehensible and straight forward. you certainly have a gift and I thank you for sharing your understanding with others.
"What were you doing on the 14th of January?" Oh just.. watching your videos. What a coincidence!! I love your videos. Thank you very much for your insight.
that was the day Alan Rickman passed away. So, my heart cracked again when I heard the date.
I love this , really helpful
The Inside text work of "Anchoring" the lines. Splendid.
You are the most well spoken actor I have ever heard.
Hello John 'm very captivated by the way you explain how to get the attention of a casting director . As an actress sometimes I dont feel the security to do the first line RIGHT. You explain the way it should happen : simply believing it from your point of view . Great advice . Greetings from Mexico.
this was SO helpful!! i'm auditioning to a theatre school in my city in 4 days with a monologue that have as my character's first line "my day was amazing, mom. everyone wants to be my friend now. i'm the dead kid's sister, didn't you know?" and i really want to impress them right at this line, but since i'm an only child and always have been, i had no clue how to make it sound real. you gave me a start, thank you!
I just found yours films and... I want to thank you for so many good advices - I hope they will help me. I think this what you're doing is really important not just for me, but also for so many others actors and actresses. So thank you again, John.
thankyou so much for you videos! I´ve only just started acting and your videos are by far the most helpful ones i´ve seen so far, THANK YOU!
You are BRILLIANT! So grateful to have come across your videos.
Another detailed, and captivating video. Thanks John! 😁😁
Loved this; very simple yet insightful. And I just realized... yesterday WAS my birthday! How appropriate!! :)
Another excellent video John! Definitely helps in finding the way to an honest performance!
This really helps! You can the difference between where you really believe the line or if you're just reciting it! Once you believe that, "my birthday was yesterday" it sounds so much more real and convincing! A quote that I think you said is acting isn't pretending to be a character, it's believing that you are the character! Thank you!
Thanks John. I studied drama for 5 years and finally I find some clear tips I can apply on my acting. Greetings from Spain!
You're welcome! John - more at www.Windsor-Cunningham.com on the 'free videos' page.
this was so helpful, audition advice is always appreciated
I'm am genuinely in awe. The tip of saying the line " for real" is absolutely beautiful. Beautiful. It's so simple, yet not easy. Brilliant. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for kind words. John Windsor-Cunningham
I miss your videos John !!!! you are amazing!!!! thank you
So after watching a few of these videos, which have all been extremely helpful and a complete re-gain of my time, I've learned that as an actor what you are looking for the most in all your lines is to be as *truthful* as possible. How quaint. To cleverly, find a way to say a line as legitimately honest as you can - even if that means smoothly transitioning in and out of your character and speaking as *yourself* on that character's behalf. Because after all, you are that character and they are you (for the duration of the film, play).
I see this as my very first acting lesson, it was gripping, thanks a lot sir.
You're welcome. You say it's your "first" lesson. The second one is to work a LOT, to do lots and lots of work, study, practice. Because that is what others do and you need to know as much as they do ! John Windsor-Cuningham
But sheer coincidence I'm watching this on the 30th of April. I had to check the day to see when it was first posted
So brilliant. Thank you for all of your videos John. You have brought me much realization brother.
No word touches me more than to be called a brother. You're very kind. Good wishes, (persevering is all that's needed in the end!) John Windsor-Cunningham
He’s great!!! This is full of good advice which is also very simple.
You sir would be and are the best actor ever
Love all your videos, just for interest. "By being real" - absolutely.
I just booked my first leading role in a drama romance stragic film starting shooting in 5 months and this was mind blowing. Thank you so much for the advice and knowledge. I am grateful for advice and connection here. Wishing you all success.
Congratulations. And having 5 months is a terrific 'plus' - giving you the time to try your lines in different ways - as I'm guessing you already know - and finding some of the lines have something behind them. Best. John
@@NewYorkActingCoach yes exactly. I am so grateful for that. Reading the script over and over though I was just listening to your video about how to analyze a script and I thought I will reduce to read 10 pages of the script every day now. Also, what works for me is to create an entire diary of my character which really connects me so deeply, it’s mind blowing. I’m grateful for your videos. Take care.
@@NewYorkActingCoach I dream about having a month of one on one acting training. I would love to work on every single scene. Acting is larger than life and those who really understand this unconditional love know that what it takes is nothing and everything at the same time.
Some of the finest coaching I've ever heard. Thank you, sir!
Thanks for very kind words. Better to come soon hopefully, but busy with a show til August. Hope you too.
John Windsor-Cunningham
you're just captivating and so on point! all your examples are so good! thank you for the inspiration you evoke in me
Very kind. Thank you. John Windsor-Cunningham
I've been working my way through all of your videos and I just love hearing your point of view! Thank you for this education. :)
Thank you. John Windsor-Cunningham!
I enjoy your videos so much! They are very helpful and I got a little giggle thinking about using a cockroach as the dead body in the bathroom.
AYEthats my dad's birthday....these videos are magic... thanks for these videos mate!!
I am truly impressed!
John I always love to come back to your videos for myself and my 4 kids. Our daughters are in an audition class and find your videos helpful. I'm very appreciative of your coaching and your videos. Thank you so much!
You're welcome, and I coach on skype if they ever want specific help, and I charge as little as possible, John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
I just love these videos!
This man is really great! What valuable lessons and well exolained! Thank you!
Very kind of you. Thank you. John Windsor-Cunningham
I know exactly what I was doing on the 14th of January, watching your videos!
Wow! This Guy is amazing, thank you very much sir now you motivating me to follow my path🙏
Great video as always, John.
This is great and really helped me grasp the process of "acting" (because acting isn't 'acting' at all, it's just really being who you're being and meaning what you're saying)
If all else fails... Be honest
Thanks, I have learned a lot from you! Great videos!
You are one heck of a person......I think...well thanks for this wonderfull help.to prepare me...more ....
Thank you for the tips. Absolutely brilliant.
One of best lessons ever! You are amazing teacher and actor John! Thanks for all the advices and lessons!
You're welcome! John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
Vitor De Almeida are you an actor,, i also love acting,, from kenya
Love the outfit! Great video, thank you!
You are helping me tremendously! Thank you
You're welcome. I rarely see messages here. More videos at www.Windsor-Cunningham.com Best wishes, JOhn
Never a dull moment. Cheers
Astounding! Just amazing. Great work!
Very very kid. Thanks! John Windsor-Cunningham (always contactable c/o my email address which is on all videos and website)
sir you are just amazing!!!
Love this video!! It really is inspiring! Thank you so much for the advice!
You're very welcome! Jhn (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
This is incredibly helpful! Thanks!
This video just changed my whole life!!! 💕💕💕
Excellent! Carry on eating and sleeping. Don't stop breathing, but everything else, yes, why not. Have fun with it! John Windsor-Cunningham
John Windsor-Cunningham Thank you so much! 🤗
Such a source of inspiration, thank you.
You're welcome. And a good chance that if you get the first bit right the second line will suddenly make sense as well. Hoping so anyway. Have to try everything! best wishes, JOhn (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
This makes so much sense!
I there,
I'm working my way through your videos and have some questions already.
Really good videos.
I live in Japan and really want to pursue acting even though everything and everyone feels against it.
Regards
I hope you "did you!"
Brilliant.I love this guy!
Thank you! John Windsor-Cunningham
Thanks John! Big help !
Acting is acting like you’re not acting
-The Rocketeer
That line always made me chuckle 😂😂 loved the video John!
Brilliant...just brilliant!!
Hello John, would you make a video about how to do a monologue ?
I feel a little bit weird when no one on stage with me.
And many school require to do it in auditions.
late reply, but try to imagine that the character your talking to is present on the stage with you !
Man I love you.
Good good good stuff. Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙏🥇 (none of their damn business, we are actors) perfect!
Amazing John
Thank you! If you ever need specific help I coach on skype and in New York and charge as little as possible. Best wishes anyway. John - I rarely see messages here, best always through my website (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
Thank you very much John ☺️☺️, it worked
Excellent. Well done. JOhn (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
On the 14th od January I probably watched a film and played video games. It was a good day.
magical!
Thanks a lot. Professor John.
You're welcome! John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
incredible
Another great help!
More in next few days I promise. Been insanely busy. Thanks for kind words. John Windsor-Cunningham
I love you, amazing
From kenya,, it's great
Brilliant.
That was helpful thank you!
John is 100% correct in what to do, be truthful, yet 99% of actors never do it. They all force it out, do too much, fake it, dramatize it etc...
Damnit! Only 100%? Well the next video will be better, I promise. Truly. And truly thanks for kind words.
John Windsor-Cunningham
loving your videos John! there is in fact ' A DEAD BODY IN THE BATHROOM!
funny thing is my birthday is the 30 of April. A day after his! hahaha realism at its finest!
wonderful. what performances you do in front of us. acting or not!
cheers from brasil!
Thank you very much , Great Sir!
You're welcome. It works if you can do it, and may carry through into the rest of the speech! Best wishes anyway. JOhn (Windsor-Cunningham.com)
❤️ frm india
Great lesson's I learnt a lot🙏
You are so helpful
This was great! Thanks so much!
You're welcome. Thanks for kind words. Not sure what to make the next video about yet, but hopefully better ones to follow. John Windsor-Cunningham
@@NewYorkActingCoach Awesome! I'm looking forward to it. Until then I'll check out some of your other videos.
Oh you beautiful man thanks soo much ❤️❤️
Great video! Thank you
You're welcome! More, if wanted, at Windsor-Cunningham.com
You are awesome❤
Very kind, thanks. Better to come hopefully! John
Hello. My name is Blaise and I just turned 15. I REALLY want to become an actor more than anything! And not for the fame and wealth but because I just see it as such an amazing and interesting career. Im also a huge movie freak and I think I know quite a lot about the film industry for my age. The only problem is, all of my friends are telling me that it's hopeless that I'll never be able to become an actor but I really don't want to believe them. So I just want to say thankyou for these great videos on extremely helpful tips. I'm also hoping that you could give me ANY kind of advice
Hi John, your videos are incredibly insightful and fascinating. I’m in the very beginning of perusing a career in theater and seem to have a lot of trouble with genuine emotional truth when presenting it to others. I can do it well at home when alone but I feel vulnerable around others and loose the depth. Do you have any advice on the matter? (I’m a generally emotionally unavailable/ afraid of real feelings person in real life too... I’m working on myself but I fear it might be the cause of my issue)
Thank you :)
lovely. thanks!
Rock star clip!
you're the best!
So nice of you to say. Thank you. John Windsor-Cunningham
Dear Mr. John, thank you for your lesson, I felt that you really made me that question.
I would like to tell you that one can be very good at acting or one can be very good at many things, but I do believe in destiny,
besides one can do it pretty bad but the person likes who does it...and it is perfect.
did you see the film Match Point ?
kindly,
Jorge
Dear John - I'm loving your acting tips in all sort of ways. One thing I'm trying to do, as an aside, is educational videos. I have no problem teaching to an audience, because you pick up energy even from mostly non-verbal responses. But I'm finding it like walking through treacle talking to a camera-I often loose so much inertia I grind to a halt. Then I look at the results and it sends me to sleep! Should I treat it as a soliloquy? I want to be "myself," whatever that means, but should I treat myself as a character and imagine a context? I was toying with Michael Checkov's type of preparation (that's an approach that generally works for me over the "method" thingy). Sorry, this is such a terrible ramble, but any pointers would be gratefully received.
Yes, it's a great question, because I can see you ask it truthfully. And the truthful answer (mine anyway - ! - ) may seem rather mad. But it's that there isn't one clear answer to how one can speak 'personally to people in a video, except I'd offer two points: firstly to speak as if to somebody who needs and deserves your help, so child you dont see, some deserving orphan who might see the video in some lost country, just somebody whom you genuinely want to share your thoughts with, - and secondly to just keep trying , to keep on doing it, since, like it or not, practice is bond to make you better at it. The second way may take time but it's bound to workif you do it, isn't it. John Windsor-Cunningham
@@NewYorkActingCoach Thanks so much for that considered reply. I especially see how visualizing someone that "needs" your help would be a motivator. Also, I have to say, having at least made a few attempts at this, already there is some improvement, so I totally get the practice makes perfect advice-a kind of familiarity with the novel situation that you begin to relax with. I guess that goes for all learning. Thanks again and best wishes!
Great video.
Thank you!
thanks for your adviced...
YOu're welcome! John Windsor-Cuningham