I have found, throughout modeling and acting opportunities, that my default mood setting is either 1) angry, or 2) sexy but pissed off. Either way, there seems to be a deep inner-anger that resides deep in the depths of my subconscious, anxiously awaiting the open invitation of a camera. I have no idea where it comes from. I swear I had a good childhood!
I drove to the audition on the other side of town, and sat in a circle of actors and actresses as we took turns reading three or four different parts. Each part was open to any gender--the boss, the villain, the secretary, the doctor. The director, Nick Blacketer, was very open to ideas and suggestions. I had received a script earlier and was to mainly read for the roll of the Boss, but enjoyed the dialogue of the villain "Jude" to pass up the opportunity. Everyone read before me. I usually plan it this way (if possible) to see other takes on the characters, though I always use my gut instinct in the end.
"Jude" had a gun in this scene. Badass. Not angry, not sexy, just badass. I straightened my posture, pointed my hand-made finger gun, and read the dialogue. Sarcasm dripped through my teeth and out of my mouth; evil domination filled my being; my head tilts slightly down while my eyes stare straight into the lead's soul.
At least, I'd like to think so.
Either way, I did something right and landed the part. Filming took place this month over a period of three consecutive days which were long and exhausting, but calmly entertaining. Small cast of some extremely talented people, intense focus on the script, and a determined director with his always loving and helping girlfriend, you've got a short!
Without revealing too much, my character was quickly and uncomfortably developed. Rather than sarcasm and anger, there was collected acceptance, comfort, and stoic indifference towards the pleasurable act of murder.
After every take I forced myself to crack a joke, laugh, or smile and redeem myself as human, because I felt so awful pretending I was that thing; a cold, murdering robot.
Fun though! :)
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