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Qualities That Get You Noticed in the Audition Room

Julie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:06:59 +0000

Have you ever wondered what exactly a casting director is looking for when you walk into that audition room? Check out this excerpt of an interview with casting director Michelle Gertz. She’s been in the business since the mid-90’s and definitely knows what she is talking about! Here’s her website.

BSM: When an actor gets in the audition room, what qualities make you take notice?
MG: I immediately notice if an actor is prepared. That means doing the research before hand to know about the project, to research all the players (ie: director, writer, producer, casting) and to have a good sense of the character and material. It is always apparent if an actor is asking a well thoughtout question or if they are just asking a question to fill time and to stay in the room longer. I always tell actors, if you do all the necessary leg work, come in prepared, make a choice, and show your stuff. You can leave and feel good about what you’ve shown us. Of course, there is that certain ’something’ that is apparent immediately in some actors. Very few have it, but those that are blessed with that “IT” factor, can usually get away with more in the audition room because they are special enough for a CD to work with. There has to be a likability in any actor. I always say, ‘how can i watch this person the whole movie, how am I suppose to care about this person on screen .’ Most of the actors that have made the best impression on me have not been cast for that particular project. It is always 2 or 3 or 4 projects down the road and that first impression lasted enough for me to continue to bring them in and to find the right part for them.

You can read the rest of this fantastic interview here.

Guess What? Directors Get Nervous About Auditions Too!

Julie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:46:01 +0000

I found this article that I thought you would all love, find interesting and will help you calm down a little bit when it comes to the auditioning process. Casting directors can seem a little intimidating when you are standing in front of them performing your lines. You feel like the fate of your future is in their hands and you are nervous as heck.

Well, guess what? The casting directors get nervous too! Here’s a snippet from an article by a director:

There. The secret’s out. Directors get very nervous about auditions. Well, at least this director does. Will anyone come? Did I pick the right sides for people to read? I’ve said accents at this point aren’t important…but what if they are? What if I forgot something? What if I didn’t make enough copies of the forms? WHAT IF NO ONE COMES?

You can read the rest of the article here. So when you go into that next audition, just remember, you are most likely not the ONLY one who is nervous.

Acting Audition Tips From A Casting Director

Julie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:55:46 +0000

Explore Talent interview with casting director G. Charles Wright. Audition tips from a professional casting director. G. Charles Wright gives advice to how to approach an audition and win the part by doing your job by building and knowing the character you are trying out for.

Check out Explore Talent by clicking on this button.