Understanding your character is key to a successful audition as you embody and present that character with authenticity.
You don’t have to know all the information about the character that the writer knows, just make it up so the character is real in your mind, making it easier to step into their shoes (so to speak).
– What happened in the scene just before your part starts
– What family or cultural or work environment does your character have?
– Why is your character here now in this scene?
– What happens next…
Use this complete guide to help document the backstory for your character to enable you to have a clear understanding of who you are while in character.