Whilst ground breaking reality TV programmes have graced our small screens in various forms almost since the dawning of television, never have they been as dominant as in the past decade. The first series of Big Brother proved to be a phenomenon that made instant celebrities out of everyday members of the public and other reality TV shows since have continued the trend. They have also been career enhancing to both minor celebrities hoping to gain much needed exposure and those on the way down from previous heights.Fifteen minutes of fame are now desperately sought by thousands of applicants looking to make a name for themselves via the medium of reality TV, by which they then hope to consolidate their popularity and secure TV careers. As with acting auditions, places are heavily contended and 90% of audition tapes received by TV Executives are discarded in the first part of the selection process.Whilst the quality of audition tapes is key to reality TV applicants in order to make the all important first impression, applicants must be aware of playing by the rules in respect of running time, labelling, lighting, sound and editing. The auditions themselves are the time for applicants to really let rip and go for broke, as, by this point, TV executives have a clear picture of the types of larger than life characters they are looking for.At Audition Now, our text alert service covers reality TV auditions, and also gives you news on othe auditions and casting calls.
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011Finding out about auditions
Monday, December 26th, 2011Having a dream and a talent to back it up is valuable when people hope to become actors or break in to the glamorous world of modelling. Attending auditions and winning work is at the opposite end of the spectrum. In between is the finding out about auditions and casting calls by which would be actors and models can test the waters, display their wares and discover whether their capabilities live up to the expectations of themselves and potential employers who might book them for jobs.When lacking in agents to represent them and seek out work on their behalf and with little or no past experience, it can be a quest in itself for potential stars of tomorrow to simply find out where the hot tickets in town are up for grabs, either in major city centres to which they might have to travel or in nearby geographical locations to where they are based. It can prove a fruitless job in itself to constantly research who is looking for actors, extras and models and how potential candidates might need to apply in order to secure attendance. Much time can be wasted in the pursuit of the dream that could be more productively spent on rehearsing, preparing and updating CVs and portfolios.At Audition Now, our expert team of researchers have specific industry experience and can lessen the long haul to success. All potential actors and models have to do is register for our text alert service, which they will receive to a maximum of three texts per week.
“Fame costs and right here is where you start paying…in sweat”
Friday, December 16th, 2011Dancers sometimes reference iconic eighties TV show Fame when describing their struggles to shine in dancing auditions for either classical or modern styles of dance and the blood, sweat and tears that it is obligatory for them to expend in order to master their crafts to stand out from their competitors. Pop star Madonna, herself an accomplished dancer who underwent the same process in New York before become a musical and cultural force, has since described the life of a dancer trying to make the cut as a “dog’s life”, when auditioning young dancers herself to join her on tour.As with musicals and pop singing, dance has also been heavily featured on small screens in the past few years, with various reality show contests focusing on a variety of dance styles, and with both celebrities and hopeful young dancers competing.Dancers hoping for careers in the field need to be aware that whilst the work can be highly gratifying, it can also be irregular and is physically and mentally gruelling when won. Consequently, talented dancers with real ability can often find themselves time poor when it comes to researching and attending dance auditions, resulting in them not being well prepared.At Audition Now, our team of dance specific researchers can plug this crucial gap for them and dancers can benefit from their hard work and expertise by subscribing to our dance text alerts. Dancers can stay ahead of the auditions game and ensure that they are aware of and ready for forthcoming dance auditions.
Ensuring that glamour modelling delivers what it says on the tin
Monday, December 12th, 2011The rise and rise of the glamour model over the past decades has resulted in thousands of young women and girls harbouring dreams of emulating their idols. It is perceived as doing what is says on the tin and being a wonderfully glamorous lifestyle, which it can be for exceptional models who demonstrate not only physical beauty, but also charisma, personality and professionalism.Successful current and past glamour models who reached the tops of their games enjoy lucrative careers, encompassing not only photographic assignments in exotic overseas locations, but some also secure work in TV presentation, write books and either design their own ranges or gain product endorsements for cosmetic, fashion, food and beverage, hair care, skincare and perfume ranges.However, it is crucially important for aspiring glamour models to be aware of good quality opportunities. As many household names in the field testify, there can be a seamy underbelly associated with glamour modelling, due to the nature of this type of modelling and the age and enthusiasm of the young women trying to get noticed and building up their portfolios, and any established glamour model would recommend using a reputable agency to seek out new opportunities.At Audition Now, we can ensure that women seeking out opportunities to try out at glamour modelling are provided with relevant information about when and where. Our highly skilled researchers deal only in credible opportunities that arise, relating to geographical areas specified by would be glamour girls.
Extras auditions require a little extra diligence
Saturday, December 10th, 2011Extras work, whether in TV, film or theatre has always been high coveted. At one end of the spectrum, many people of all ages, shapes and sizes simply enjoy extras work and the additional income it provides alongside other employment. It can be social, interesting and there might even be opportunities for them to rub shoulders with celebrities. At the other are actors across a broad age demographic who aspire to make full time careers of acting and for whom extras work can, in some cases, provide valuable networking opportunities, springboards to more work and increasingly prominent roles.However, auditioning for extras work is not something to be undertaken in a slapdash manner, as doing so often results in unnecessary wasted time, effort and expense. This is because production teams casting for extras largely have specific criteria in mind dependent upon the programmes, films or theatre productions they are working on. They will be looking for certain attributes that can be pertinent to general appearance, gender, age and even skin colour. Hence, it is highly advisable for people seeking out extras work to be forearmed and forewarned, as places are as strongly contested, as with all acting opportunities.We, at Audition Now, boast an expert team of researchers with relevant experience whose job it is to stay abreast of forthcoming extras auditions, their locations and what productions are looking for. This vital information is then passed on to our subscribers via our text alerts.
Building a professional modelling portfolio
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011For all types of modelling, including commercial, fashion and glamour, the first inroads in to the business can seem elusive to the point of being almost unattainable for young male and female would be models. Due to the fierce competition involved with all types of modelling jobs, a lack of industry know how about how to get in to the game and little or no professional experience, a high quality portfolio constitutes one of the most important platforms from which all aspiring models can launch themselves in to the world of fashion.When building portfolios with the services of professional photographers, models need to ensure that they include a broad variety of shots of themselves in different locations and outfits. They must consider a mixture of indoor and outdoor shots and from bare faced beauty, in order to reflect that they are blank canvases that can be painted upon, to works of art with outrageous hair and make up. It is also advisable for them to try their hands at both commercial shots, such as might be seen in catalogues and magazine advertorial, high fashion and swimwear. In addition to styling, modelling agents and casting panels look for the raw ability in models to tell stories through their bodies and facial expressions.At Audition Now, we offer not only our modelling text alerts for work opportunities, but also offer practical help with putting together portfolios and the photo shoots required to build them up satisfactorily.
Access to Acting Auditions Without Big Name Contacts
Monday, November 14th, 2011There was once a time when the acting world was incredibly difficult to get into. The only way a would-be actor could stand a hope of getting their big break was to already have contacts in the industry, and that invariably meant having an agent that could give them the edge over the competition. These days that’s no longer the case. With a little bit of knowledge just about anyone can make an impression without the need for big name contacts, and once you’ve got your foot in the door and have impressed at those auditions there’ll be no stopping you.
Of course, you’re still going to need a bit of help if you want access to those lucrative acting auditions, which is why you need to get in touch. We can send you regular text alerts to keep you updated of what’s going on in the acting world, letting you know when and where those open acting auditions are taking place to keep you ahead of the competition without any need for agents. For just £1.50 per text (max 3 texts per week, over 18s only) you can increase your chances of getting your foot in the door, giving everyone the same opportunity to succeed.
So, don’t be fooled into thinking that you need big name contacts if you want to get your big break. With a bit of help from our industry insiders you’ll have access to all the theatre and TV auditions that you need, giving you all the information necessary to help ensure that you never miss out.
Get Your Big Break – With a Little Help
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011If you dream of having a career on stage or screen, you’ll always be on the lookout for that big break. It could come in many forms – it could be the perfect casting call or audition, or you could stand out from the crowd as a TV extra and will be propelled to stardom. But, making that leap can often be difficult without a little help. Getting access to auditions is difficult enough unless you’re already connected in the industry, and simply knowing when they’re going to take place can be a huge hurdle. That’s why you’ll often need a little help.
In order to get their foot in the door many people head to agents, but even this first step can be incredibly competitive. It could be difficult to find someone that can take you on and even then there’s no guarantee, but many people see it as the Holy Grail of getting into show business. These days, that doesn’t have to be the case. Instead, why not head to a completely impartial service that can let you know when and where all the best casting calls and TV, film, theatre and dance auditions are going to take place?
That’s where we come in. We know it can be difficult to succeed unless you know what’s out there, which is why we offer a text alert service to keep you ahead of the competition. We’ll send you up to three texts per week (£1.50 per text, over 18s only) with details of all the best open acting auditions taking place, giving you the knowhow that you need for the best possible chance of getting that big break.
Theatre Audition Essentials
Friday, September 30th, 2011No matter if you are reciting Shakespeare or improvising comedy one-liners; there are a few basic considerations that you need to address before facing the scrutiny of a theatre audition panel.
Be prepared
Make sure that you learn whatever material you have been given, inside out. Ensure you are able to interpret in a number of different ways as you might be asked to deliver the piece again if the panel like your initial audition.
Knowledge is power
Try to find out as much as you can about the people or company who are holding the auditions. Make sure you know about their most recent productions and above all else, learn something about the project you will be auditioning for.
Be early
Always try to turn up nice and early for theatre casting calls. Not only does it convey enthusiasm, it also leaves you with plenty of time to get a grip on any nerves you might have.
Look professional
Ensure you have a current CV with you that not only looks professional but also relates how relevant your previous work is to the current project. Be sure to include a recent headshot photo with your CV.
Here at Audition Now, we can provide text messaging services that ensure you receive the latest theatre jobs straight to your mobile phone. To receive these messages, all you need to do is be at least 18 years-old and be prepared to pay £1.50 per text (maximum of three texts per week).
Good luck!
Working as an Extra During the Lean Times
Friday, September 23rd, 2011Some actors convince themselves that they would rather be destitute than be an extra. However, this attitude can be somewhat counter-productive as working as a film or television extra can often be quite lucrative, and not just in the financial sense either.
Every actor knows that a lot of work goes to actors who know other professionals within the industry. Therefore, if you are just starting out as an actor, it is imperative that you build up a full contacts book as quickly as possible. The best way to do this is by interacting with as many people in the business as you can. Working as an extra can be very helpful in this respect as it enables you to get to know a wide range of industry insiders. In addition, it can also look impressive on your largely blank CV.
Here at Audition Now, we can text all of the latest extras auditions direct to your mobile phone, so you will be amongst the first to know exactly what work is available. Our unrivalled array of contacts within the acting industry also allows us to offer excellent support services for both actors and extras. So, if you are an actor who needs to work as an extra to get through the lean times, subscribe to our messaging service, today.
You must be 18 or over to use this service and texts cost 1.50 per message (minimum of three messages per week).