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top 10 acting tips?

i want to be in drama club this year, and i want to get a better chance of getting the part i want. please list the top ten acting tips for me. dont try 2 be mean, funny or sarcastic. low rating or report abuse 4 those who wish to be any of the things i just mentioned i- n the last sentence. my mistake. its supposed to be in, not i-n.

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1. *think up *but dont get cokey *keep a smile on ur face *make people smile *let them noe what u think *but never say to much *try to show emotion on everything *but dont get out of person *be a bitch *but let them noe they run the show at the same time kiss,kiss hope ya do good
2. I do not know 10 but when i was in theater i did voice works and they helped a lot. and enunciate your words and project your voice with your diaphram insted of yelling. and be your self. and above all dont get scared! Break a Leg. hope you get all the parts you want!
3. 1. Never imagine the audience in their underwear (it doesn't get rid of stage fright, it just produces a distraction) 2. When you are acting become the character, vacate yourself, exchange your thoughts and feelings for those of your character. 3. Do as much research on your character as possible. Don't just look up the time period, research your character's idiosyncrasies and their relationships with other characters. 4. When the director asks you to be off-book by a certain time be off book at least a rehearsal or two in advance. 5. Do not get "divaish" no one wants to work with a diva, and acting this way can get you kicked out of the show. 6. Do not get a hair cut or change your hair color after you have auditioned and have been cast. Many directors cast based on appearance as well as talent. However if the director asks you to dye your hair or get it cut have them go with you so that the result isn't horrendous. 7. Be willing to play any role that you are cast in. Even if you don't like it at first you may fall in love with it by the end of the show. 8. Don't fret about getting a "small" role. Supporting roles and choruses can be just as fun as lead parts. 9. Come to any work days that you can. Building the set is half the fun. 10. If you feel stupid doing it you're probably doing it right. (I get told this by my director all the time, and to be perfectly honest, it's some of the best advise I've ever gotten)
4. 1) be yourself 2) be fluid 3) no restraint 4) Timid 5) You got the role 6) You haven't 7) Shakespear is the king. 8) Everybody knows De Niro 9) Boys clothes 10) Stanislavsky. If you go by whats here you will have much much much better chance. thanks.
5. 1. Read the script as soon as possible before you audition. 2. When you audition, be early and dress nice but comfortably. You can probably wear jeans as long as they are clean and neat. 3. Ask questions if you have any. 4. Be sure to warm up your voice a bit before getting on stage. 5. Project your voice during your audtion. Use your diaphram to push the air out. It will save your voice. 6. Help out your fellow actors if you can. Be polite and courteous. 7. Drink ample amounts of water. 8. If you get nervous, don't be afraid to say so. It helps to just get it out in the open. It makes it a lot easier for you to deal with it if can get it off your chest. People will be forgiving. Remember, they've all been there too so they know how you feel. 9. Be willing to read for multiple parts even if to fill in while someone else is auditioning. 10. If you don't get a part, be willing to work on other things for the show like costumes or props. If you're seen at the theater helping out people will get to know you. If everyone knows you're reliable then you're more likely to get roles in the future. 11. Most of all, have fun with whatever you do in theater. If you truly enjoy acting and you become professional then you will never have to work a day in your life....that's what my grandmother used to say to me.
6. 1) Project your voice. 2) Know your character. 3) Exagerate your movements. (so the people in the back can see what you are doing) 4) Try really hard to memorize your lines. (the director will be impressed) 5) Say every line like it is the first time you are saying it. 6) Don't foucus on looking glamourous or cool on stage, just be the character. 7) Don't over-act, make the audience believe you. 8) Learn how to cry on cue. 9) Commit to rehearsals and performances. 10) Most importantly- Have Fun! Break a leg!
7. Cider's 10 acting tips: 1: Know your lines 2: Know your blocking (a.k.a. hit your marks) 3: Know your character 4: Enunciate (do not mumble) 5: Actively listen 6: Do not steal focus 7: Take focus when it is given to you 8: Respect the play, the crew,your audience, and your fellow actors 9: Find your light 10: Have fun. It is only a play. There is one further piece of advice I can give you, and it may be the most important one: Look Me In The Eye And Tell Me The Truth.