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Beware of This Audition Trap
Actors need to beware of this common audition trap. Avoid this mistake and actors will give a much stronger audition that casting directors will like.
4 Perfect Words to Say When Declining an Acting Job or Audition
There are many ways and reasons why actors and models need to decline an acting or modeling job. Here are the 4 perfect words to say to an agent, casting director or photographer when turning down an audition or job.
Need Help Creating Great Lighting for Home Auditions – Here’re 3 Fixes
Do you need help creating great lighting when shooting home auditions? You will learn 3 great tips that will help you create a great lighting system that casting directors want and expect
Frustrated When Not Booking Auditions – Try These 4 Things
Are you feeling frustrated about not booking an acting audition? If so, try these 4 tips.
Does Your Audition to Booking Percentage Matter
Does knowing your audition to booking percentage matter? And, does having this information help your acting career?
Should You Audition For a Role That is Not Right For You
When you should and shouldn’t audition for a role that is not right for you.
Your On-Camera Slate Can Make or Break Your Audition – Try These 2 Techniques
Your on-camera slate can make or break your audition. Slating is an important part of the audition process. Yet, many actors are clueless about techniques or strategies to use when slating at the beginning or end of an audition. What and more importantly how you say your slate can completely change the perception the casting […]
An Audition Strategy That Isn’t Taught in Schools
This is an important strategy for both acting auditions and a modeling go-see
What Does it Mean When a Casting Director Asks an Actor to Change Their Audition
What does it really mean if you are auditioning for a film, TV show or a TV commercial and the casting director asks you to change your audition.If you are asked to changed your read, what does that really mean? It is easy for actors to feel paranoid. Some actors think that the casting director […]
1 Thing to Do When Auditioning for a Comedy, Don’t Be Funny
I just auditioned for a great TV show that is a comedy. I knew that the 1 trick for giving my best read was not to be funny. What is Happening in the Scene In the first scene, I am talking to one of the stars of the show. He is saying absolutely hilarious and […]
What You Should and Never Wear to an Audition
Some actors will wear anything to an audition. They don’t want to look desperate, so, instead of looking the part, they wear whatever they want for the audition. They think that the casting director knows what a doctor looks like, and they only want to see if you can act. I am not necessarily thinking […]
Do This at an Audition and You Won’t Book the Job
If you do this at an audition, I know you won’t book the job. I recently recorded a home audition for a feature film. As I always do, I read all of the information about the project. What Should You Read Besides the Words in Your Sides? You want to see who is the casting […]
Guaranteed Way to Never Oversleep and Miss a Call Time or Audition
If you have an early call time or audition this will guarantee that you won’t oversleep. Personal Story I have always created acting, modeling or industry related blogs and videos. This time, I want to share a personal story. This could have been a deadly incident. Spoiler Alert If you don’t want to […]
This 1 Trick Can Get You More Auditions
There is 1 trick that can get you more auditions. Many people have no idea that having a special slate on Actors Access can greatly increase your chances of getting an audition.
Don’t Be Fooled By The 1 Line Audition-They Can Be Hard
Getting a 1 line audition can fool actors. What seems like an easy audition can actually be hard. Don’t Think That 1 Line is Always Relaxing and Easy Sometimes the 1 line audition is very straight forward. If you are the bartender and the star of the project sits at your bar and you ask: […]
Do This and Casting Will Delete Your Home Audition
After getting notified that you have a casting, you begin working hard on creating an incredible home audition. Audition Preparation You research, figure out your character, understand the changes and when they occur. After that, you decide who the scene is about. If you are auditioning for a TV show, make sure you watch a […]
Never End Your Audition On the Last Word
Many actors believe that when they say or hear the last word, the audition is over. This is not a smart way to audition. Actors should always audition in a way that helps the casting director and the director believe that they are watching the scene take place during the actual shoot. Although you are […]
Four Ways to Prepare Before Your Audition
I recently had the opportunity to audition for a pilot. I spent about 3 hours preparing for my home audition. There is no 1 way to prepare for an audition, so I want to share 4 things I did that helped me prepare and give a read that I was very happy with. Audition for […]
Great Way to Hold the Sides During an Audition
There are many ways that people hold their sides (the short portion of the script they read) during an audition. Some people always memorize their sides, but even if you have know your lines, you should always have the sides in your hands in case you get stuck during your audition. Getting Stuck This happens […]
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition?
As an acting and modeling career coach and guest speaker, one of the most frequent questions I receive is: “do actors need to memorize lines before an audition?” Even though this is a pretty simple and straightforward question, the answer is actually rather complicated. If the casting director says that all actors need to be off-book […]
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