12 Guideposts of Auditions
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12 GUIDEPOSTS OF AUDITIONS
Michael Shurtleff
Side # 1 A: Hey mom. What is going on? B: Oh… I was just wondering why this garage
was still a mess. A. I meant to clean it before practice but I did
not have time. B: Well I guess you will have time when I pull
you off of the team. A. Really mom…over the garage you would
ruin the whole season. B. Over the garage I would ruin your whole
life if I have to.
Guidepost 1 Relationship
Where is the love? Who is the other person in the scene in
relation to me.
Side # 1Read it again and ask yourself…where is the
love?
A: Hey mom. What is going on? B: Oh… I was just wondering why this garage
was still a mess. A. I meant to clean it before practice but I did
not have time. B: Well I guess you will have time when I pull
you off of the team. A. Really mom…over the garage you would
ruin the whole season. B. Over the garage I would ruin your whole
life if I have to.
Side # 2 A: Do you know what happened to me
last night? B: No idea A. Really? B. Really? A. That is not what Jill said. B. I have NO idea what you are talking
about.
Guidepost #2Conflict
What am I fighting for ? What is my dream and how can I make it
come true in this scene?
Side # 2Read it again and consider
what am I fighting for?
A: Do you know what happened to me last night?
B: No idea A. Really? B. Really? A. That is not what Jill said. B. I have NO idea what you are talking
about.
Side # 3 A: I cannot believe you just did that? B: I am hungry…starving A: I have been looking forward to that
sandwich since 8 am when I got to work. B: It is not like you can’t afford another
one. A: That is not the point. That is my
sandwich that you just ate. B: Sorry.
Guidepost #3The moment before
What just happened? How do you feel about what just
happened? Try to physicalize it and start strong.
Side # 3Read it again and raise the stakes
and physicalize the moment before.
A: I cannot believe you just did that? B: I am hungry…starving A: I have been looking forward to that
sandwich since 8 am when I got to work. B: It is not like you can’t afford another
one. A: That is not the point. That is my
sandwich that you just ate. B: Sorry.
Side #4 A: I hate you…I have decided that I hate
you. B: You hate me. Hate is a strong word. A: But on you…it is deserved. B: Just because he is taking me to prom
and not you is not a reason to hate me, is it. I mean we have been friend for years and now you hate me? Because of a prom date?
A: Yep, I think I do.
Guidepost 4Humor
Humor can exist in almost any situation Find the humor that exists in the scene. Try turning the scene on its ear by finding
the humor. Connect with the partner via humor. Don’t try to be funny…just find the
humor…there is a difference.
Side #4Now read it andfind the humor.
A: I hate you…I have decided that I hate you.
B: You hate me. Hate is a strong word. A: But on you…it is deserved. B: Just because he is taking me to prom
and not you is not a reason to hate me. I mean we have been friend for years and now you hate me? Because of a prom date?
A: Yep, I think I do.
Side # 5 A: Listen, Jill..I really think it is time we called
this whole thing off. B: Jack the wedding is tomorrow. My whole
family is waiting to see us walk down that aisle. A: I just think this is a HUGE mistake. B: Think all you want but you are getting married
to me tomorrow. Like it or not. A: I can’t. I am losing my mind here. I cannot
marry you. We are not right for each other. B: Right or not, we are getting married
tomorrow. I don’t care if we get divorced Monday morning, but you are NOT going to humiliate me in front of everyone I know.
Guidepost #5Opposites
Play the opposite of what you think should be happening. Play against the text.
What ever is happening in the scene, the opposite is happening as well.
Side # 5Now read it and play the opposite
A: Listen, Jill..I really think it is time we called this whole thing off.
B: Jack the wedding is tomorrow. My whole family is waiting to see us walk down that aisle.
A: I just think this is a HUGE mistake. B: Think all you want but you are getting married
to me tomorrow. Like it or not. A: I can’t. I am losing my mind here. I cannot
marry you. We are not right for each other. B: Right or not, we are getting married
tomorrow. I don’t care if we get divorced Monday morning, but you are NOT going to humiliate me in front of everyone I know.
Side 6 A: What is your problem? B: What are you talking about? A: I think you know…why all the attitude? B: I’m sorry…I am just…tired. A: Tired? B: Yes A: That’s all? B: Yes…no that’s…I don’t want to have
this conversation right now.
Guidepost #6Discoveries
What is new? Discover moment to moment actions If you miss events, nothing will happen
and your scene will die.
Side 6Read it again and find the
discoveries A: What is your problem? B: What are you talking about? A: I think you know…why all the attitude? B: I’m sorry…I am just…tired. A: Tired? B: Yes A: That’s all? B: Yes…no that’s…I don’t want to have this
conversation right now.
Side 7 A. I have a confession. B. Hmmm…that sounds intriguing. A. I just wanted to tell you that I have really
enjoyed hanging out with you lately B. Ok…where is this going? A. Nowhere…it’s just I really think I want to be
more than friends. B: Oh. Wow A: Wow B: I don’t know what to say. This is NOT what I am
thinking about when I am with you. I thought we were just hanging out.
Guidepost 7Competition and Communication Give and take Give and receive Discover your wins and losses in the
communication.
Side 7Now look at the wins and losses in
the competition A. I have a confession. B. Hmmm…that sounds intriguing. A. I just wanted to tell you that I have really enjoyed
hanging out with you lately B. Ok…where is this going? A. Nowhere…it’s just I really think I want to be more
than friends. B: Oh. Wow A: Wow B: I don’t know what to say. This is NOT what I am
thinking about when I am with you. I thought we were just hanging out.
Side 8 A. I want that cupcake B. It is the last one. Mom did not even get one
yet A. I need that cupcake B. I think you are being a bit dramatic. A. Look I will make some more for mom later, but
if I don’t get that cupcake…you don’t understand something really bad is going to happen.
B: I don’t want that. Take it. Just PROMISE me you will make more.
A: Ok…fine…fine. Just hand it ove.
Guidepost #8Raise the stakes
Why is it important Make it more important. It has to be important or the scene falls
flat.
Side 8Raise the stakes. Make it Important. A. I want that cupcake B. It is the last one. Mom did not even get one yet A. I need that cupcake B. I think you are being a bit dramatic. A. Look I will make some more for mom later, but if
I don’t get that cupcake…you don’t understand something really bad is going to happen.
B: I don’t want that. Take it. Just PROMISE me you will make more.
A: Ok…fine…fine. Just hand it over.
Side 9 A: Oh my god. Jimmy is here. B: Where? A: Over there in the food court, talking to Phoebe B: Where I don’t see him A: By the Chic-Fil-A B: Oh there….what the hell is she wearing? A: She does look skanky B: Is he…oh my god…they are kissing! A: Oh no. B: I am going to kill that boy. Where is my
phone? I need a photo of this.
Guidepost 9Find the events
Events equal changes, especially in the relationship
You have to create the events, otherwise, nothing will happen--the scene will be dead
Side 9Now find the events, the changes A: Oh my god. Jimmy is here. B: Where? A: Over there in the food court, talking to Phoebe B: Where I don’t see him A: By the Chic-Fil-A B: Oh there….what the hell is she wearing? A: She does look skanky B: Is he…oh my god…they are kissing! A: Oh no. B: I am going to kill that boy. Where is my phone? I
need a photo of this.
Side 10 A. I don’t know about this B. C’mon this will be hilarious A: You are always getting me into stupid stuff.
I don’t know why I go for it. B: Know one is going to know it was us. Would
you just relax. A: If we get caught I will be suspended and
you will be expelled. B: This is under control ok. Would you take off
your diaper and grow up? A: You grow up. This is lame. I am out.
Guidepost 19:Location
Where are you? What tension or emotion does your
location create?
Side 10Read the side again with an
awareness of location. A. I don’t know about this B. C’mon this will be hilarious A: You are always getting me into stupid stuff. I
don’t know why I go for it. B: Know one is going to know it was us. Would you
just relax. A: If we get caught I will be suspended and you will
be expelled. B: This is under control ok. Would you take off your
diaper and grow up? A: You grow up. This is lame. I am out.
Side 11 A: I know what your thinking. B: You do? A: I do B: Really. What am I thinking A: That I am the most beautiful person you have
ever seen and that you are lucky to have a girl (boy) friend like me.
B: Oh I assure you that is not what I am thinking. A: Shut up. B: I was thinking that we should go to BK for dinner.
I really want a bacon double cheeseburger. A: Oh that is romantic.
Guidepost 11Game Playing and Role Playing
It 's not insincere-it’s very true to life and real.
Game Playing and Role Playing is a way dealing with reality, not escaping it.
For example, a teacher’s role with students in college classroom setting is different than later if they meet later at a cocktail party.
Side 11Now read it again and embrace the
game. A: I know what your thinking. B: You do? A: I do B: Really. What am I thinking A: That I am the most beautiful person you have
ever seen and that you are lucky to have a girl (boy) friend like me.
B: Oh I assure you that is not what I am thinking. A: Shut up. B: I was thinking that we should go to BK for dinner.
I really want a bacon double cheeseburger. A: Oh that is romantic.
Side # 12 (aka side 2) A: Do you know what happened to me last night? B: No idea A. Really? B. Really? A. That is not what Jill said. B. I have NO idea what you are talking about what
happened? A: I just had a really bad night. B: Bad how? A: I don’t really want to talk about it. B: You brought it up. A: Forget I said anything. Let’s just forget the whole
thing.
Guidepost 12Mystery & Secret
Wonder about your partner and your situation
Have a secret - keep it a secret, but let it add drive and intensity to your scene.
Side # 12 (aka side 2)Do it again and embrace the
secrets. A: Do you know what happened to me last night? B: No idea A. Really? B. Really? A. That is not what Jill said. B. I have NO idea what you are talking about what
happened? A: I just had a really bad night. B: Bad how? A: I don’t really want to talk about it. B: You brought it up. A: Forget I said anything. Let’s just forget the whole
thing.
The 12 Guideposts 1. Relationship 2. Conflict 3. The moment before 4. Humor 5. Opposites 6. Discoveries 7. Communication and Competition 8. Importance 9. Find the events 10. Place 11. Game playing and Role Playing 12. Mystery and secret
WHY should I learn these? So your cold reads are not BORING! So you have tools to help you make a
choice. So that you grab the auditors attention