For many people, it’s a case of working their way up. Extras work is often the best way to get your foot in the door – by getting smaller parts you can get your name known in the industry, and if you impress you could easily make your way to bigger and better things. It goes without saying that you’ll need to practice your craft as well, perhaps by taking part in amateur productions or investing in acting lessons, but there’s always going to be one vital prerequisite to getting your acting career started – having access to auditions.

This can often prove difficult, particularly if you haven’t already got contacts in the industry, and many people are put off by the competition and the thought of the red tape involved. But, if you’ve got the drive and a bit of extra knowledge there’s really nothing to stop you, and that’s why you need to come to us.

We can help give your acting career the best possible start by giving you access to all the best TV, theatre and extras auditions out there, ensuring you never miss out on what could potentially be your big break. For just £1.50 per text (max 3 texts/week, over 18s only) you stand a much better chance of sending your career in the right direction, so get in touch and see what we can do.

•    Patience
Being an extra requires a lot of patience. After you’ve attended some extras auditions and got your first job, you’ll find that the majority of time on set is spent sitting around doing nothing. Although this may sound like the ideal job, it can become rather tedious after a while. Extras should have enough patience to not let all the waiting around bother them.

•    Flexibility
An extra could be asked to play a huge variety of roles. It’s essential that you are fully prepared for the role that you are going to be playing. Cast and crew usually don’t appreciate extras wasting time because they don’t know what they are doing. Also, hours on a set can be long and impossible to predict, so you will have to be prepared to stay for as long as you are needed.

Becoming an extra can be difficult. Audition Now can make things easier by sending you text notifications of the latest extras auditions in your area (£1.50 per text with max of 3 texts per week). This service can be enjoyed by people of 18 years and over only.

One of your first thoughts could be that you need to join an agency. This is certainly one way to go and there are many agencies that specialise in this precise kind of work, and if you book with the right people then you’ll be able to hear about new and exclusive castings in the TV world. But, this isn’t the only option. One of the most important parts of getting work is knowing when the casting calls are going to take place, and that’s why you need to come to us.

By signing up to our text alert service (£1.50 per text, max of three texts/week, over 18s only) you can have access to all the latest extras casting calls to ensure you never miss a thing. But, we go so much further than that. Our TV professionals will be able to help and advise you on all aspects of getting work in this industry and we regularly offer seminars and short courses to help you achieve that goal, so if you want to be an extra make sure to sign up today and see how we can help.

Try to get an early night the night before, and avoid hangovers. Your day could start as early as 5 in the morning.

Don’t be late. Make sure that you know where you’re going and have a backup transport plan in case there are any difficulties with your journey. If you’re going to a remote location then take a map with you, just in case.

You may have to wait in-between takes, so be prepared. Take a book or some music with you for while you’re waiting, but keep the volume down so that you don’t disturb anyone.

If you’re going to be somewhere cold then consider wearing extra layers or even thermal underwear to help keep you warm. If you’ve been asked to wear your own clothing then avoid logos and bright colours. Stripes and checks don’t work well on camera either. Many extras bring a second set of clothing with them, as a backup. Also, bring a warm coat if you’re going to be outside. You don’t want to get wet – unless it’s part of the scene!

If you’re looking for part-time acting work then try to attend as many extras casting calls as you can. At  Audition Now we have a dedicated research team who will text the latest opportunities directly to your phone. Please be aware you must be over 18 to use this service. You’ll receive a maximum of 3 texts a week at a cost of just £1.50 per text.

In normal life, the chance of finding yourself in close proximity to the stars is fairly minimal. After all, such people tend to distance themselves from the general public so as to enjoy a little privacy.

However, there is a way in which you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous on a regular basis and that is by getting involved in extras work. Not only can you get paid for such endeavours, you also get to be in the vicinity of some of the best acting talents around.

But in order to get work of this kind, you need to attend the relevant extras casting calls and, if you know relatively little about the industry or do not have hours to spare doing research, this can be tricky. And each casting session you miss out on could be a wasted opportunity.

To avoid such disappointment, you might want to come here to Audition Now to make use of our text alert service. We know exactly how to keep abreast of the latest goings on and, as soon as we discover extras auditions that are relevant to you, we will let you know.

To make use of the provision, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.

It doesn’t take much to be an extra. The audition process won’t involve hours of singing, dancing, and declaiming long passages from Hamlet. Experienced casting staff know what they want and how to find it quickly and with a minimum of fuss. Although your part might only be a few seconds long you will probably have to be available for filming all day or at least for several hours, but being on set is all part of the fun.

Sometimes you’ll be part of a crowd or sitting behind the main characters in a cinema or cafe. Other times you might be dead in a car accident or- if you’re really lucky – get a small speaking part as a cashier or a waitress interacting with your favourite character. The role of an extra is never demanding but it’s always exciting to find out what you’ll be doing.

Casting calls for extras happen all the time. Our alert service offers up to 3 texts a week for only £1.50 each. Anyone who is over 18 and has a little ‘extra’ time on their hands can go to auditions and be on TV.

Many actors began their careers as TV extras, among them Russell Crowe, who had minor non-speaking roles in Neighbours before he became the Hollywood star he is today. As with any acting role, you will need to have extras auditions if you want to get these positions, and as there is a lot of competition you need to make sure you are ahead of the game when it comes to finding them.

One way to do this is to sign up with Audition Now, a website dedicated to finding auditions of every kind, from modelling and dance right through to film and west end roles. When you leave your details on the site, you will be updated with information about the auditions you want to attend, which means you don’t have to constantly survey the magazines and websites to find auditions. So sign up, and start preparing for the audition that could give you that break!

You must be 18 or over. To stop anytime text STOP to 84025.

Maximum 3 x alerts per week, costing a maximum of £4.50 per week plus network extras.

But it does not have to be like this. For example, you can get paid to rub shoulders with the stars by becoming an extra. Almost all films, TV dramas and soaps need additional people to appear in the background of shots and the people selected to do this get paid.

There is something exciting about being on camera and extras often get to don fun outfits so they look the part.

And of course they get the chance to be in the presence of some of the biggest stars around and see them in action away from the glare of the cameras. Very few jobs offer such diversity and interest.

However, it is not easy to get yourself roles like this. After all, many people want to take advantage of these opportunities. In order to enhance your chances, you might want to take advantage of our auditions and casting text alerts for extras here at Audition Now. This can help ensure you are in the right place at the right time, which is vital in this industry.

It is only by being present at such events that you stand a chance of being selected.

To be eligible for these extras auditions and extras casting services, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a maximum of 3 texts per week.