The art of crying on cue is the ability to bring true tears to your eyes. An actor or actress who knows act can make you believe their tears and feel their pain. It isn't difficult to make an audience believe you're crying. With a little practice and the proper techniques, you can have them crying along with you. Learn how you can turn on the tears and have your audience breaking out the tissues.
Instructions
1. Practice in front of a mirror. This is the best way to ensure that you achieve a proper look for someone who's crying. You're looking for a face that gradually reddens, eyes that begin to glisten with tears and a quivering lip.
2. Think of something sad. Reach deep. Find what bothers you most and let the emotion build. You will feel it start in the pit of your stomach. When you have that feeling, you've found the catalyst for genuine tears.
3. Visualize the pain rising. Continue to focus on the thing that truly makes you feel sad. When you feel the pain rising, close your eyes briefly. This helps activate the tear ducts. You will begin to feel tears welling up in your eyes. Once you've reached this point, you're well on your way to pretending to cry.
4. Relax and concentrate on the physical elements of crying. Think about your lip quivering. The mind will take over at this point and you will be convinced that you are hurting and ready to burst into tears. Once your lip begins to quiver, the tears should roll down your cheeks. It's amazing what the human mind is capable of doing. By now, you will feel as if you can't contain your emotions.
5. Let the tears roll. Add a few well placed sobs. Not too many, though. You don't want to overact. Relax and allow your body to tremble. The tears will be rolling down your cheeks now. Wipe them from your face. Little actions like that will add to your credibility.
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