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 the project, the writers, producers and the director. If
I am not familiar with the director, look him/her up
on IMDB.com to see what other projects that person has
directed and watch clips of their work on You Tube.

This is a great way to be more familiar with the style of the director.

Something I Saw That Was Interesting

I noticed that the casting director was someone
whom I had met many many years ago. We spent time together
as guest speakers at a few events. She was very nice and I was
excited for her to get a chance to see my work.

Another Connection

There was also a local casting director who had submitted me
as her number 1 choice for a feature film a few years ago. I did
book that film.

During my slate, it would have been fun to say a few words to
both casting directors. “Wow, it has been a while since we last
hung out. I hope you are doing and feeling well.” Or, working
on that feature that you cast was wonderful, look forward
to working with you again.”

That is pure fantasy and it never should be done.

Don’t Ever Do That – It Will Kill Your
Audition – You Won’t Book the Job

This was a really fun job I had that ran in Maxim Magazine A different look for me!!!

If you want to send a note to the casting
director, then email him or her. Or, reach
out to them on social media. But, never
in your slate.

If you are making personal comments in your
slate, then it might make it seem that the
casting director is not recommending you for
the role just based on your audition. Perhaps,
it is due to a personal relationship. That can
put the casting director in an awkward position,
and you might not be recommended.

The same holds true during a live in-person audition.
Unless the casting director says something personal to
you before or after your read, treat them like
everyone else in the auditioning room.

For this particular audition, I did not say anything in my
slate. I just found out that I am being sent to
the director and producers for consideration for the role.

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