![]() ![]() ![]() Just like the props, EVERY casting director I have ever spoken with has a horrible weapons story. As one major casting director I worked with reiterated numerous times, “nothing shinier than your face.” I could see this play out in an acting class with one actress who used a handbag in her scenes 3 weeks in a row… I still don’t remember her scenes but I remember her constantly fidgeting with the handbag. This throws everyone off, especially the actor. Every casting director I have ever spoken with has a horrible story about a prop going terribly wrong in an audition. You are an actor… not a property master or director. ![]() Need to make sure you have your credits right? Read: Actor Credits Defined: What is Your Role?Īctor’s Basic Resume: What To Include, What To Avoid (plus a FREE template to download!) Make sure that all your performance skills are up to date on your personal resume and online profiles, but don’t lie or exaggerate. And those ballet lessons you had as a kid may not really make you a ballerina. Going on a trail ride at a ranch does not make you an expert equestrian. When you are listing Special Skills on your resume ( get a basic resume template here) keep it real. Don’t say that you can do something that you can’t. And hey… this is show business so put on a SHOW! 3. Put a smile on your face and show that you are happy to be there. You got one of a few coveted audition spots. No matter what kind of day you’re having. For the love of all things holy, have the material memorized. When you get a callback (round 2 of auditions for the same part) be completely off-book.Ĭasting directors are presenting you to their clients – directors and producers and if you’re not prepared it embarrasses them for putting you forward. I pulled out the highlights and here are the top 22 Things Casting Directors Want Actors to Know in 2022. I sat down recently to review this and noticed a few common themes and trends emerged. And yes, after almost 2 full years of this I’m kind of exhausted, but I’ve learned A LOT!īeing a freakishly organized person, I keep a spreadsheet of every casting conversation I have, with notes on each CD’s thoughts, preferences, background, quirks and pet peeves. I made a point to attend at least 2 virtual workshops a month + one or two other online events as well as interviewing casting directors for My Actor Guide. Suddenly, casting directors who had been tough to get in front of became readily accessible through virtual classes and workshops (Thank you Zoom!), Facebook and Instagram Live events and discussions and weekly gatherings on Clubhouse. I don’t have to tell any of you that 2020 radically changed the game for actors. And thank you for supporting free content! This post may contain affiliate links, so I may receive a commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. ![]()
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