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You need to understand the entire story, not just your role, to be effective. Remember that your job is not to stand out, it is to a part of the larger story. You need to understand the story, both its themes and motifs as well as your own  role, to get to that point.  Once you've got a grasp on the full story, turn to your parts and read them an extra 1-2 times. Now, focus on your character's role and lines. If you had to sum up the movie in 1-2 sentences, what would it be? How about your role? To really get into your character, you need to know who they are. You don't need to write out a biography, but you should figure out their basic story and life. Sometimes you can discuss this with the director, and sometimes you just need to trust your gut. Don't worry about going too in-depth. Instead, just answer a few basic questions:  Who am I? Where do I come from? Where do I want to go? Why am I here? All characters, in almost all stories, want something. This desire drives the character's story. It could be one thing, or very possibly conflicting desires. This desire is what drives your character throughout the entire plot. It is perhaps the most important factor of your role.  A character's desires can change, but you need to know when this happens in the script. As an exercise, try and pick out the desires of your favorite characters/actors. In There Will Be Blood, for example, Daniel Plainview is completely driven by the need to get oil. Every action, look, and emotion springs from this unending, passionate greed. You want to know the lines so well you don't have to remember them. You just have to think about how you're going to say them. Get a friend to play the other roles so that all you have to do is play your part. You can then bounce back and forth like a real conversation.  Experiment with the lines. Try them multiple ways. How does this affect the scene? Remember that you are there to serve the story, not yourself. Chat with the director to figure out if there are any specific traits, emotions, or ideas they want in the character. That said, you should bring your own ideas to the role as well. Let the director know your own vision for the character, but be willing to include their ideas as well. If you are going to an audition, pick a direction for the character and stick with it. You won't have time to ask advice and then change the character in the audition, so just trust your instincts. The basics of human emotion are universal. You may have never saved the world from an alien invasion, but you have felt fear before. You've had to be courageous, and you've stepped up in times of trouble. Find the emotions and experiences that relate to your character if you're ever confused how to act. Great actors show people another side of themselves. They are relatable and human, even if the character is nothing like the actual actor. Start by figuring out the basic emotion of the scene -- happiness, regret, sadness, etc. Then build from there.

summary: Read the script several times. Fill in your character's basic backstory. Determine your character's motivation. Practice your lines until you have them memorized. Talk with the director about their vision for the character. Relate your own personality and experiences to the role.


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Don’t just send a message out of the blue. Instead, learn as much as you can about their interests by scrolling through their feed, pictures, and posts.Then reach out to them indirectly by liking or commenting on one of their posts. To make a comment seem less random, ask mutual friends to tag you in pictures or posts for a few days beforehand, so they'll have a chance to learn about you. Getting an introduction works best when the friend mentions something that you both have in common.This will provide you with a conversation starter. A friend could say something like, "Pat, have you met Jamie? You're both totally obsessed with Star Wars, by the way." Pick an item like a computer or a book they're reading. It helps if you know a lot about the item or topic. Begin by expressing interest in the item. Then move on and compliment something about them. Start by saying something like, "Is that a new smartphone? I really like the decal on the case. Did you draw it yourself?

summary: Use social media to connect over shared interests. Ask a mutual friend to introduce you. Use their possessions as conversations starters.


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You must be using at least iOS 11 to use these features, so make sure your phone is up to date. You’ll usually find this app on the home screen. It’s at the top of the screen.  It’s the blue button at the bottom of the info screen. It’s the third option in the list. It’s the large blue button. A “New Message” window will open. You can type their name, phone number, or email address—as long as this person is one of your contacts, your iPhone should be able to find them. If you want to include a message, tap the box below the “To” field, and then start typing. It’s the blue circle with a white arrow inside. This sends an invitation to the recipient. A confirmation message will appear. When your family member receives the message, they can tap the link in the message to confirm the invitation. Once confirmed, they’ll be sharing your iCloud Storage space with you (and anyone else you add to the family).
summary: Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version. Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings . Tap your name. Tap Set Up Family Sharing. Tap Get Started. Tap iCloud Storage. Tap Invite Family Members. Type the contact with whom you want to share the space. Type a message (optional). Tap the Send button. Tap Close.