Perhaps only a handful of actors truly know the secrets in acting - secrets that drama schools fail to teach these days. We're not talking about improvisation or method acting here - we're talking about something else. Things that you may find more useful when auditioning in the future.
1. When acting, do not fling your hands.
Using your hands often when acting is not good - unless you are playing the part of an Italian character. In real life, people do not fling out their arms with every phrase from their mouths - so why do it when acting? Perhaps you can fling out your arms sometimes, but doing it with every act can be a little distracting and irritating.
2. Add some mannerisms with every character
When we say mannerisms, we don't mean something big like twirling your hair or sucking your thumb. We mean something very small, you can barely notice it in the screen. This will add character to your character. Observe Johnny Depp's different characters - Sweeney Todd, Jack Sparrow, etc. - see how he moves his hands or walks? One cannot describe it because it is very subtle, yet by closer inspection, you can see it.
3. Research about your character's background and then forget about it
It seems like an odd advice, but you have to study the script and find out your character's background - his age, his ethnicity, his hometown, what decade he lived in, historical events during the decade of his birth, the culture of his parents, etc. From this, you will know at which point you can jump in on your emotions when acting. When you have found out everything there must be to know about your character, forget all information, instead, let them blur into the background and use them to position yourself in your character's world. Use it as your "springboard" for acting.
Most actors find these tips useful. Remember, if you love your craft, you will continue working to be better at it. Good luck!
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