How Do I Slate?

In a self-taped audition, sometimes you are asked to slate. This should be a very easy process but many actors struggle with it... Should I be me or should I be my character? Should I use an accent? What is the point of the slate? Jordan breaks down his perspective in this short video.

#slate #selftape #video #auditiontechnique

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Jordan Woods-Robinson is an Actor and Head Honcho at Book From Tape Acting Studios in Orlando, FL. He challenges his actors to harness impulse as a tool, to trust their guts, to work on their feet, to break rules, and, overall, to make bold choices that make a lasting impression through tape. Email Jordan