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I have watched hundreds of auditions and have seen a few moving performances in which the actor chose to cry. To that end, I have seen even more actors make the crying choice and leave me less than impressed. The method of arriving at such intense emotion is personal, but the result needs to be the same-honesty. Dishonest reactions are obvious to both auditors and audience, so it is important to choose a method that evokes honesty in you. Many actors, when asked "how do you cry on cue?" respond, "I think of a sad time in my past." Although this method can certainly bring tears, I question ...
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