Acting Mock Interview

Practice 25 Acting interview questions covering auditions, character preparation, and performance techniques.

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When was your first role as an actor?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I just started pursuing my acting career which means that my list of experience is short. I recently played a minor role in a community play. Not only was the experience fun, it also taught me a great deal about discipline. I am excited to get the ball rolling on my career as an actor."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I started my acting career in my grade 7 school play! I cannot recall a lot of the details but I remember how I felt. Like I was on top of the world! Ever since that day, I knew I wanted to be an actor."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Perhaps your first role was when you were in a school play at 8 years old. Or, maybe you were cast in a local commercial that you tried out for. For some, acting is in their blood. They have molded themselves into characters since early childhood. You may reflect fondly on your first role or, you may not. Your example merely gives the casting director historical context and insight into you as an actor. How have you grown and improved?

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"My very first acting role was a commercial for a local candy store when I was just 5 years old. I recall memorizing my lines in my bedroom and being really nervous for the big day. I don't even remember if I was paid for the gig! Regardless, it gave me the bug for acting and I haven't looked back since."

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Acting Mock Interview

When was your first role as an actor?

25Acting Interview Questions & Answers

1.When was your first role as an actor?

2.Can you read through a scene from the script for me?

3.What character was the toughest for you to change into?

4.Tell me about a time where you had difficulty with a character. What was the character and why was it challenging?

5.What was the biggest audience you have performed in front of?

6.Tell me about a time when you had a really bad day but had to perform that night. How did you get through it?

7.Of all the roles you have played in the past, which is your favorite?

8.If you could teach this room any acting technique, which would you choose?

9.Are you able to work long hours?

10.Are you a union member?

11.Who is your favorite actor?

12.What kind of roles do you prefer?

13.Tell me about your education.

14.Describe your acting style.

15.Do you have any special skills that you can demonstrate for me?

16.Tell me about what you're working on now.

17.In which area would you like to improve as an actor?

18.Do you think you could have done a past performance better? What was the performance? Why could you have done it better?

19.What sort of acting roles will you be seeking in the future?

20.When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your craft?

21.Do you have any questions for me?

22.Tell me about your experience with improvisation.

23.Tell me a little about yourself.

24.Do you consider yourself a team player? Why?

25.How do you motivate your fellow cast mates?