My take on Dockson – open audition scene

[YaronM]

Hi all,

With the Cosmere adaptations moving forward, I taped an open audition scene for Dockson.

I’m an actor with representation, and wanted to take a shot at bringing one of these characters into a live action setting. Dox felt like an interesting one to explore here, especially in how he balances caution and trust in Kelsier.

I leaned into a more restrained, slightly tense version of him in this moment given the circumstances of the scene, though I can see the case for pushing more authority as well.

Obviously casting will go through the usual channels, but I figured I’d take a shot at it anyway.

Curious how this lines up with how people here picture Dockson in a moment like this.

If you watched, thanks for watching!
 

 

[Treamayne]

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11 hours ago, YaronM said:

With the Cosmere adaptations moving forward, I taped an open audition scene for Dockson.

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Curious how this lines up with how people here picture Dockson in a moment like this.

As someone with zero background in acting or productions (other than being a fan of theater) - some notes (likely useless):

• I know audition readings are not in costume - just wanted to note that Dockson has a half-beard (aka Goatee w/ moustache, circle beard, etc.)
• What was the source of the abbreviated script? Or did you self-edit for time?
  • The comment on Ruddy is very significant foreshadowing for the climax, and it was missing
• Comraderie felt lacking (though the lack of body language and interaction likely plays a part in this)
  • This is your best friend you have not seen face to face in 2 years and you thought was dead until months ago; but the reading felt more like an employee talking to a boss.
  • Restrained humor with a touch of obsequiousness. . . 
• Trap reveal feels right on target - the danger is real and they have all accepted that, so straight forward delivery seemed perfect

Hope that helps

 

 

Edited March 28 by Treamayne
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[YaronM]

Thanks for taking the time to write this out, really appreciate it.

The scene is lifted from the book, and self-edited for time, mainly to keep it playable as a short scene while still hitting a few key beats.

On the dynamic, I leaned into a slightly more restrained take here since it’s their first face-to-face in a long time and they’re out in the open with guards around, so I treated it as a bit more cautious and measured in that moment. Two supposed noblemen being too familiar with each other could easily raise suspicion.

Glad the Trap reveal landed for you, that was an important beat to get right.