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Scrub Up for Soap Casting Calls

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Since you were a child you might have been gripped by the various soap operas and dramas you saw on television. Such viewing experiences have a broad appeal and are highly popular in the UK and many other countries.

If, as you grew up, you discovered you had a passion for acting and liked to be the centre of attention, you may have decided that you wanted to follow your acting heroes and be on TV.

In order to make your break, it is important that you impress those in the industry when you attend casting calls. After all, there is plenty of competition out there and if you do not perform well during acting auditions, you will find it very hard to realise your dream.

This is why, before you head to casting sessions, it pays off to do plenty of preparation. It is helpful to know what to expect and what casting directors are looking for at such events. This is where we come in handy. Here at Audition Now, we provide seminars and courses to help you form a better understanding of such matters.

Meanwhile, it may also be beneficial before you attend soap casting calls to work on your image. After all, appearing in front of the cameras is not simply about what you do but also how you look.

Once you have got yourself fully prepared, it is of course vital that you attend the casting calls. We provide a text alert service that can help in this respect. To make use of it you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.

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All About the Auditions

Monday, June 6th, 2011

While it is nice to think that everyone with a real talent for acting, dancing, modelling and such like gets their chance for success, this simply isn’t the case. Like so many areas of life, enjoying accomplishments in such disciplines is also about being in the right place at the right time.

Quite possibly, some of the greatest acting, dancing and singing talents and most stunning models around never made it big simply because they remained undiscovered.

So, if you want to achieve your goals and be on TV, appear on stage or feature in magazines and so on, it is important you ensure you make it to all the relevant casting sessions. It is only be exhibiting your talents to those with the power to further your career that you stand a chance of rising to the top.

Of course, trying to do this all alone can be tough and it is easy to miss out on great opportunities, whether they are TV auditions or anything else. Also, if you spend too long trying to follow such developments in your area of work, you will miss out on valuable time that could have been spent honing your act.

This is where we come in. Here at Audition Now, we operate a text alert service that makes you aware of relevant casting sessions, thus removing the hassle for you.

By signing up to such provisions, you might be able to boost your chances of career success while also benefiting from greater peace of mind. However, to make use of our alerts, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.

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Anyone Can Be An Extra

Friday, May 27th, 2011

You don’t have to aspire to a full time acting career to experience the excitement of being on telly. In fact, if you were to count the faces in the next episode of your favourite soap or crime drama, only a handful of faces would be familiar regulars. All the rest would be guests or extras, most of which only appear on a single episode.

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.

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Extras Work can Lead to Bigger Roles

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Getting that break in television requires a lot of hard work and tenacity, but if you are committed to making your name in television or on stage, you will be well aware of this. There is a lot of competition out there, but one way to get into the business is to start by doing extras roles, which will guarantee that you will be on TV, even if it is only in the background pretending to talk to somebody!

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.

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Reality TV is One Way to Make an Impression

Friday, May 6th, 2011

There is an argument which says that it is easier to be on TV these days than it ever has been, thanks to the huge popularity of reality programmes on our screens. If you are an aspiring actor or presenter, this is one way you can make an impact but there are still some obstacles to overcome before you get a chance to shine.

Just about every programme which features members of the public will have a screening process, so if you want to find out about reality TV auditions, how do you go about it? One way is to keep an eye on the small ads in newspapers and magazines where these casting calls are advertised, but this is time consuming, and you could miss the vital ad. Thankfully there is a much easier way to make sure you don’t miss out on tv auditions, and that is to sign up with Audition Now. The professionals behind this company all have many years experience in the business, and they will take the hard work out of finding the auditions that you want to go to.

Once you have joined and given the details of the auditions you are interested in, you will receive texts telling you when and where they are taking place. After that, it’s down to you and your talent to make a big impression on the people who will be making the decision which could see you on television.

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

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

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Beat the Competition with Texts from Audition Now

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

If you are driven by the desire to make it in the world of television, you will be well aware of two things. The first is that you are not alone in having this dream – which means that the competition is intense for any roles – and the second is that actually getting yourself in front of the people who make the decisions is difficult, to say the least.

Sometimes even finding out when and where auditions are taking place can be difficult, but there is a way in which you can keep up to date with the latest acting auditions. This means you won’t miss out on the chance to be on TV because you can receive texts which let you know when and where these auditions are taking place. All you have to do is sign up with Audition Now and select which type of auditions you want to be kept informed of, and they will do the rest for you.

You know how difficult and time consuming it can be trying to find out where the latest soap auditions are taking place, so why not let the experts find these dates and locations for you? It may be the case that you want to be an extra in a soap, and the people at Audition Now will be able to find out when and where production companies are looking for extras for their programme. Sign up now, and see for yourself how they can help you get that break.

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

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

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Breaking Into TV Acting

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Breaking into TV acting may seem really difficult or even impossible, but if this is your dream, where there’s a will there’s a way. And here are some tips to get you started on your way.

To be on TV, regardless of what kind of show you want to be on or what kind of part you hope to get, you will need to attend auditions and try out for various parts. But how do you find those? Well, here are a few places to try.

Try contacting local TV stations or writing to producers of your favourite shows to find out if they have any TV auditions planned. Sometimes going straight to the main source is the best place to start.

You can also look for advertisements for auditions online, in newspapers, magazines, at your library, local theatres, etc. Get involves in an acting group or join a class and ask for tips from others interested in TV acting.

Why not try a company like Audition Now? You can get information about upcoming auditions via text to your mobile phone. Information is well researched and you can choose to receive only what’s relevant to you. Get up to three texts a week at £1.50 a text, for those 18 years old and older.

If you don’t feel ready for auditions yet, definitely start with some acting lessons, or try joining a community theatre to get some practice. The more you do, the more confident you will be, and the more prepared to take a TV role in the future.

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How To Get Ready For An Audition

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

If you’re hoping to be on TV, whether that’s in a soap opera or even as a newscaster, you’re probably looking into all kinds of information about acting and auditioning. But once you have an appointment for an audition, what are you going to wear, and what are you going to say? Here are some tips for how to get ready for auditions.

First, plan what you will wear. Try to wear something simple, but do look your best. You shouldn’t try to impress by what you wear because they really won’t be interested in your clothes. For TV casting, they want to know if you can act or speak, what you sound like, and look like as a person. Wear a little makeup and do your hair if you like, but don’t do anything too garish or distracting.

Next, decide what you will recite if you need to prepare a piece. If they will provide a script for you, just practice speaking and make sure your voice is clear and distinct. Drink plenty of fluids.

Get plenty of rest the night before. If you’re well rested you should be less nervous, and more alert.

Finally, make sure you have everything that you need for the audition including a resume, portfolio, photos, or anything else that you have been asked to bring.

If you need ideas for more auditions, why not try Audition Now? We can text you up to date audition information for £1.50 per text (up to three times a week), for those 18 years old and older.

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How to Be On TV

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Has it always been your dream to be on TV? Perhaps you’ve even attended a few TV casting calls or auditioned for a commercial or show? Maybe you’ve been turned down so many times that your discouraged? Well, here are some tips to getting those all-important acting auditions that could make your dream come true.

Why not try a company like Audition Now? If you’re over 18, you can get three texts a week (£1.50 per text) from us with cream-of-the-crop auditions from experts in the field. If you always feel like you’re never in the right place at the right time, a service like Audition Now might be right for you.

You can also try attending some acting classes, if you never have before. This will help you hone your skills and might even help you network with others who know about auditions or other opportunities. You can also do local or theatre performances to add some bulk to your acting CV.

If you’re willing to try anything in the TV or acting field, try commercials, plays, game shows, and reality TV shows. Any of these will give you both practice and experience.

The bottom line, as always, is: never give up. If you’re any good, eventually you’ll get there. No, you may never be extremely famous, but you can still achieve your dream of becoming a successful TV actor.

Keep trying, keep practicing, and keep attending those auditions. The right one for you is out there if you keep on looking and keep on dreaming.

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Are We Ready to Turn-Off Reality TV?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

2010 was the year “Big Brother” finally puffed out its last gasp of air and left our screens forever. No worries, we had “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” and about a thousand hours of “X Factor” to keep us on the straight and narrow!

Reality TV auditions were once the stage for everyman, especially back in the early 2000s; and then for the wackiest people in the mid noughties. Now we have finally hit upon the idea that balance is needed, and that simply put – everybody has a shot! The quite-hot guy, the noisy science nerd, the bookish rock-climbing fanatic, the girl next door, the silver surfer, the mother, the grandfather, the biker, the librarian – everybody’s in!

The phenomenon of reality TV knocked us off our feet back in the kindergarten days of Big Brother 1 (remember the naked mud painting!), but just as magazine makeover features spewed forth the extreme surgery shows we know (and secretly love!) today, the appeal of watching normal people argue over milk had gotten tired, leading us to the interesting perspective of viewing extreme reality TV as somehow more real than, well, reality!

Want to be on TV? Reality TV casting is still one of our most popular industry areas. Reality TV is certainly not dead! It has simply evolved from the ashes of Big Brother, Shipwrecked and Pop Stars, to bring Reality TV Version 2.0 to the forefront of our greedy viewing pleasures!

Please bear in mind that if you’re under 18, we can’t provide our auditions service to you (£1.50 per text, maximum of three texts per week).

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