When you're out auditioning you will be competing with hundreds and thousands of other. Honestly you should feel fortunate just for getting an audition in the first place. When a breakdown goes out to agents and managers a casting director receives anywhere from one to five thousand photos for each role. From those they may call in one hundred actors for a first audition. So just the fact that you got an audition is amazing. Thus you don't want to blow your chances of getting the job by doing something silly. Commercial auditions are different than theatrical auditions as anything can happen and you never know exactly what to expect. But regardless of the situation these are things you should never do at a commercial audition.
1. Without your headshot and resume Always have a headshot and resume with you. Make sure they are stapled and the resume is cut to the same size as the headshot. It's very important as this is your business card and your physical representation once you leave.
2. Touch the casting director Think about it, would you want to be touched by hundreds of actors each day? Not really. If they don't offer to shake your hand don't try to make the gesture. Go in, do your job and get out. Period. They don't want your germs.
3. Chewing bubblegum Fresh breath is nice and all but you need to spit out that gum before you enter the audition room. Chewing gum on camera looks miserable and will ruin your audition. The only exception is if the casting director or script specifically asks you to chew gum.
4. Blabbermouth Talking a little is okay, all kindness is not lost but it's best to just go in, do your job, say a quick thank you and leave. Remember it's a job not a sorority meeting.
5. Crash a casting It's one of the most disrespectful things you can do and you'll likely get caught. Casting directors have sheets of those they called in. Their assistants go through these and check to see who's showed up and who hasn't. When your name is no where to be seen it will stand out. And guess what? You may be blacklisted for it which means that casting director might just choose to never call you in, ever. It's not worth crashing!
6. Show up late There is always traffic. There are always things going on. Try your best to always be on time. You don't know when their casting session is set to run. They may only be seeing people from two to three so when you show up at three thirty they're already done. Be professional and get there on time.
7. Make excuses Do not make excuses for not being prepared. There is no excuse. You should show up early to get the copy if there's one, look over the storyboard and get yourself ready. Casting directors get tired of hearing excuses. If something's not perfect just go with it and try your best. They will respect you a lot more for just coming in and doing your job.
8. Discussing your vocal, dance or acting skills Everyone in entertainment can act, sing and dance. So when the ask you personality questions and want to know what you like to do talk about something else. Be a real person with them, that's what they're looking for.
9. Be rude No matter what, don't be rude to anyone, including other actors. A casting assistant or someone else could be watching and no one wants to hire a rude actor.
10. Lie You'll only get caught. When they ask you if you can ice skate and blow bubbles if you can't then just admit it but say something to the effect that you're a fast learner or happen to do other things. If you lie and they suddenly ask you to do those things you said and you can't you'll look like a fool.
1. Without your headshot and resume Always have a headshot and resume with you. Make sure they are stapled and the resume is cut to the same size as the headshot. It's very important as this is your business card and your physical representation once you leave.
2. Touch the casting director Think about it, would you want to be touched by hundreds of actors each day? Not really. If they don't offer to shake your hand don't try to make the gesture. Go in, do your job and get out. Period. They don't want your germs.
3. Chewing bubblegum Fresh breath is nice and all but you need to spit out that gum before you enter the audition room. Chewing gum on camera looks miserable and will ruin your audition. The only exception is if the casting director or script specifically asks you to chew gum.
4. Blabbermouth Talking a little is okay, all kindness is not lost but it's best to just go in, do your job, say a quick thank you and leave. Remember it's a job not a sorority meeting.
5. Crash a casting It's one of the most disrespectful things you can do and you'll likely get caught. Casting directors have sheets of those they called in. Their assistants go through these and check to see who's showed up and who hasn't. When your name is no where to be seen it will stand out. And guess what? You may be blacklisted for it which means that casting director might just choose to never call you in, ever. It's not worth crashing!
6. Show up late There is always traffic. There are always things going on. Try your best to always be on time. You don't know when their casting session is set to run. They may only be seeing people from two to three so when you show up at three thirty they're already done. Be professional and get there on time.
7. Make excuses Do not make excuses for not being prepared. There is no excuse. You should show up early to get the copy if there's one, look over the storyboard and get yourself ready. Casting directors get tired of hearing excuses. If something's not perfect just go with it and try your best. They will respect you a lot more for just coming in and doing your job.
8. Discussing your vocal, dance or acting skills Everyone in entertainment can act, sing and dance. So when the ask you personality questions and want to know what you like to do talk about something else. Be a real person with them, that's what they're looking for.
9. Be rude No matter what, don't be rude to anyone, including other actors. A casting assistant or someone else could be watching and no one wants to hire a rude actor.
10. Lie You'll only get caught. When they ask you if you can ice skate and blow bubbles if you can't then just admit it but say something to the effect that you're a fast learner or happen to do other things. If you lie and they suddenly ask you to do those things you said and you can't you'll look like a fool.
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Start a career in movies and film. Study under mentors from Hollywood and other film capitals at the IAFT, Asia's Premier Film School.
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