PREPARE. PRACTICE. POSITION.
AHA PRACTICE LAB
COLD READ CHALLENGE
Think you can nail the read? Put it on tape!
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN
CAN YOU DELIVER THE READ?
You’ve got the sides. Make your choices. Record your take. Let’s see what you do with it.
STEP 01Â | PREPARE
READ THE SIDES
Read the scene once for context. Identify the circumstances, relationship, objective, and stakes. Then make your choices—and commit to them.
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COLD READ: MEMORY LANE
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SAM:Â (he/she walks over to the window again)Â
If I stay much longer, I… I used to stand for hours at this very window. Usually when my father would cook us dinner, I’d stare out and try my hardest to find my mother. I believed for the longest time that if I were to locate her, she’d come back. She never did; she couldn’t; she was gone… but, what does a five-year old know about that?
(swiftly) Coincidence? I don’t know if I believe in coincidence as much as I believe in the stars aligning. But, here I am, here we are… memory lane.
Yes, a moment more is all I ask…just a moment more.
STEP 02 | PRACTICE
 RECORD YOUR TAKE
Now bring your choices to life. Record your cold read and focus on listening, reacting, and staying present—not being perfect.
MAKE A CHOICE • STAY PRESENT • COMMIT
One take is enough. Trust your preparation.
STEP 03 | POSITION + FORM
SUBMIT YOUR TAKE
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Don't wait to feel ready. Practice is how you stay ready.
PREPARE. PRACTICE. POSITION.
