Tag: Audition
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 […]
This Can Blow Up Your Career – In a Bad Way
The acting and modeling industry can be frustrating at times. If you are not really savvy, there are ways you react to situations that can blow up your career – in a bad way. I had a situation with an audition and call back for a TV show that was very frustrating. I felt angry […]
I Felt Really Bad About This
I did not book a TV commercial and felt really bad about it. I know, I know, I always tell the students I mentor or during my workshops that after the audition, critique it, celebrate that you had an audition and got through it, then let it go. I know but!!! Still, I spent over […]
Why Today Was the Perfect Day to Get My Haircut
Today was the perfect day for me to get my hair cut. When you watch the video you will learn why today was the right day to change my look and get my hair cut. Never Cut Your Hair Until After You Learned That You Didn’t Book the Audition In This video you will […]
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 […]
I Know This is Crazy – But I Love It
I know this is crazy, but I love doing this. As we prepare for an audition, whether it be film, TV or even a commercial, we should always try and memorize the sides. Whether you have the sides memorized or are just really familiar with them, always have the sides in your hand during the […]
Don’t Do This – I Should Know – Because I Did
You should never do this. The reason why I know is because I did!! I had an audition for a TV show in New York. I decided to take it easy and not drive, so I took a bus. This allowed me to study my sides and even sleep a little before the audition. I […]
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 […]
I Decided to Make a Major Change in My Acting Career
To be perfectly honest with you, I am a little uncomfortable about sharing this personal information about what change I decided to make in my Career. But, after some thought I decided that it would be helpful to others, so here it goes. Your Type It is crucial that both actors and models understand their […]
How Far Can You Push an Acting Agent
There is a fine line between pushing an agent too far but also being proactive and taking care of yourself. I recently was asked to audition and have the video sent back to the agent by the next day. I worked really hard at understanding the material, who my character was, what the character wanted […]
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 […]
Doing This Will Kill Your Chances of Booking a TV Spot
After returning from a TV commercial audition, I heard a number of actors reading the copy in a way that just does not work. There is one key issue that I find many actors make when auditioning for a TV commercial. There is a real myth as too what actors should do during the audition. […]
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 […]
This Was a Really Bad Experience With an Agent
Sometimes we run into really bad experiences with agents. This happened to me a while ago. I want to share it with you so that you handle this type of situation better than I did. Like with many things in this industry, even after being a full-time actor for more than 30 years, I am […]
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 […]
Never Do This at a Film, TV or Commercial Audition
Going to a film, TV or commercial audition can be a lot of fun. It can also be an extremely stressful. Sometimes it can be even more stressful than getting booked and working on the set. That is why it is so important not worry about booking the TV, film, commercial or voice over project […]
You Should Do This at Every Audition
Here is something you need to do at every audition. When you first arrive at an audition you might be freaking out. That is pretty normal. Even for experienced actors. You need to use your acting skills and not let that be seen by the casting director or anyone else in the casting room. You […]
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