Tag: casting director
3 Tips Actors Need When Turning Down Jobs
Here are 3 smart tips actors absolutely need when turning down jobs and auditions.
Crazy – Why Not Booking Your Last Audition Is Still Really Great
I know this sounds really crazy, but not booking your last audition is still really great. In this video, I share why. How Can Not Booking Your Last Audition Still Be Great The fact is that most of the auditions actors attend, they don’t book. It is not necessarily any type of statement about your […]
My Running Shoes Might be Like Your Acting Career
If you are not getting the acting and modeling auditions or jobs you want, there are some specific things you should be doing.
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 […]
What You Should and Never Ask a Casting Director
I was recently at an audition for a TV commercial and had an important question for the casting director. This would not be a good time or way to ask a question!!! Actors should know that casting directors are on our side. They want us to be great and give wonderful auditions. Even if they […]
4 Things That Will Help You Book the Job
There are 4 things you can do that will help you book the acting or modeling job. I had a great opportunity to help other actors get booked for a few industrial films. I was asked by some people whom I had done some films for in the past, if I could find actors for […]
3 Things to do When Work is Slow
There are 3 things all actors and models should do when work is slow. Virtually all actors and models go through time periods when work is slow. I was recently on a roll. Got cast in an ABC pilot, worked on a Steve Carell feature and then right after those jobs I had a 2-day […]
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 […]
A Huge Actor’s Resume Mistake
Some actors make a huge mistake on their acting resume. If you haven’t done many acting jobs then list the classes you have taken on your resume as well as the instructor/school. This information will make the difference between getting a chance to audition or not being considered. I was recently asked to help find actors for […]
I Booked a TV Pilot – Part 2
It is really hard to get cast in a TV pilot. Just getting the audition itself is difficult. So many people are submitted for each role. Then to and actually book it, wow, it feels amazing. I was very excited to get the great news. I am going to share some additional information of behind the […]
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 Can be Bad For Your Career
I just did something that I knew could either be good or possibly bad for my career and for me personally. This is something that I generally tell actors not to do, but I decided to take a gamble and give it a shot. Doing This Could Get You in Trouble After submitting your head […]
How to Be Proactive and Book More Jobs
Some actors and models think they can book acting and modeling jobs by sitting at home and wait for their cell to ring. The fact is that no matter how talented you are, if you are not proactive and aren’t working at getting jobs, it can be very hard to have success. It is not […]
Can You Ask Your Agent This Question?
It is very exciting to get news about an audition or go-see (the audition for models.) But there is a problem and you aren’t sure if you can ask your agent this question. When is it OK to Ask Your Agent for a Favor I was recently in a situation where I was told about […]
What Many Actors Forget to Put on Their Resume
Many people don’t know what they should or should not place on their acting resume. And, lot’s of people have no idea how important an acting resume can be for an actor, but for a reason that will surprise you. If you are just getting started in the acting industry then you won’t have any […]
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 […]
2 Callback Mistakes Preventing You from Booking the Job
Two Callback Mistakes Preventing You from Booking the Job By Aaron Marcus – Written for Backstage You get the opportunity to audition for a project. Congratulations. Many people don’t realize how difficult it can be just to get an audition. Depending on the location and type of project being cast, it’s not unusual to have […]
All Successful Actors Use This Audition Technique
Sometimes you will learn that one little thing that you should be doing during an audition, that can make a major change in your read. This technique is simple, and once you learn it, you will quickly understand why it makes so much sense and why it will make your audition so much better. […]
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition?
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition? By Aaron Marcus Written for BackStage Whether or not an actor has to memorize lines for an audition is a question I get asked all the time. It’s a pretty simple and straightforward one, but the answer can be complicated. If you’re told that the casting director […]
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