Screen Test (Noun)
Meaning
A filmed audition of an actor or actress.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The young actress prepared for her screen test by rehearsing her lines and researching the character.
- The director thought the actor's performance in the screen test was impressive, but he wanted to see if he could take direction well.
- The casting director asked the actor to perform a cold reading during the screen test to assess his improvisational skills.
- The student actor had done many screen tests before, but this one felt particularly daunting because it was for a major Hollywood film.
- The actress nailed her screen test and was scheduled to meet with the film's producers a week later to discuss the role further.