Martin has successfully given advice, direction and guidance for...

PROFESSIONAL THEATRE AUDITIONS / FILM & TELEVISION AUDITIONS / RADIO AUDITIONS /

DRAMA SCHOOL AUDITIONS / NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS

He has also assisted presenters, lawyers, cabaret artistes, and actors currently working in theatre, film, televison and radio.

AUDITIONS - show youRSELF at your best

Getting an audition in the first place can be difficult enough, so it's surprising how many actors waste their opportunity by turning up to an audition unprepared.

Most actors wouldn't consider rehearsing a play without a director, so why should your audition pieces be any different? Some actors think that it's enough to walk through their pieces quietly in their bedroom or, even worse, work out how they might present them on the train on the way to the audition!

Don't waste valuable time and effort struggling on your own and then wondering why you are not succeeding. If you already have someone you know and trust to help you with your auditions then get them to help you. If you are looking for advice, guidance and direction from an experienced professional director then read on....

Audition piece direction

Martin can give you constructive criticism, advice and guidance with your audition pieces. He is able to work on pieces from the latest cutting edge plays, to Classical theatre, Shakespeare and Restoration.

From his library of over 1000 plays, he can help you choose the right audition pieces for you (taking into account your age, appearance, accent etc) and can direct them to your best advantage.

Sight-reading

Most actors under-estimate the importance of sight-reading (which should really be called sight-acting, as that's what it is): of being able to look at a piece of script and a few minutes later act out the piece as though it were a performance - with the script in your hand, of course.

Sight-reading is THE most common tool used for auditioning purposes and whether you are asked to deliver prepared audition pieces or not, you will almost always be asked to do some sight-reading - be it an audition for theatre, television, film or a commercial. It's also, of course, massively useful for those early days of rehearsal before you've learnt your lines.

Martin can assess your current ability and assist you with techniques to improve your sight-reading.

After that, it's down to practise - which you can do at home for free!

Advice on the business

Martin is happy to give advice on audition technique, CV's, photo's, agents, casting directors, Equity, Spotlight, where to find jobs and how to get started in the business. He will try to answer any questions that you may have and will always be completely (but sympathetically!) honest.

There are no easy ways into this business and Martin won't be able to do the work for you. The acting world is hugely competitive but can also be hugely rewarding if you put the work in, are positive in your approach and can take a few knocks.

Ultimately, you have a much better chance of success if you are prepared. Good Luck!