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Looking to Start Your Acting Career?

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Becoming an actor is the dream of many, with people everywhere wanting the fame and fortune that acting can bring. If you’ve got the talent then there’s no reason why you can’t reap the rewards, but of course, everyone’s got to start somewhere. So just how can you start your acting career?

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.

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Do You Want to Become an Extra?

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Becoming an extra is a great route into the world of acting and show business. No acting experience is necessary to work as an extra, but it can be an excellent way to learn the craft. Although anyone can become an extra, not everyone has what it takes. If you want to be an extra, there are certain qualities that you should have.

•    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.

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Get Close to the Stars with TV Extras Work

Monday, June 20th, 2011

You might love finding out all the latest from the celebrity world and greatly admire some of the fantastic actors currently working in the industry. Indeed, if and when you are lucky enough to see such people in real life, rather than behind a television screen, you might feel a great sense of excitement.

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.

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Back to Reality

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Famous artist Andy Warhol once said that everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame – and for today’s TV reality show stars, that 15 minutes can sometimes become a far longer celebrity career.

So how often have you watched a reality show and thought, “I could do that”? Of course, it will never happen if you just sit back and wait for someone to tap you on the shoulder and ask you to take part in a show. It’s a good idea to go out there and look for opportunities – and at Audition Now, we are perfectly placed to give you a helping hand.

We specialise in letting people know about casting calls and TV auditions, and that includes reality TV casting calls.

Of course, many people do not make it in reality TV, although for some it’s a great beginning to a long career. At Audition Now, we offer advice to help you succeed, although of course in this demanding career there are never any guarantees.

Another way to get a TV career going is to try to take part in extras auditions. Extras are the non-speaking people you will see in the background of many shows, and many people want to be an extra either as a first step in television or simply as a career in itself. It’s fun (although hard work), paid work and you can sometimes get to be around some real stars!

Remember, to get our audition text alerts (a maximum of three a week at £1.50 each) you must be 18 or over.

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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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Get Paid to Rub Shoulders with the Stars

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Having a job is a fact of life and for many people, their work is simply something that pays the bills. Indeed, a significant number of individuals are indifferent towards their roles or actively dislike them. They are simply a necessary means to an end.

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.

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How to Be an Extra in a Movie or TV Show

Monday, February 28th, 2011

If you’ve always wanted to be an extra in a movie, perhaps you are wondering how to go about it? Maybe you have even taken some acting classes to prepare yourself for a TV role, or perhaps you have attended multiple auditions over the years but still had no success in getting into a movie? Here are some tips to help you push past that barrier and make your dream of being in a movie come true.

The first key to success is always being professional. Know what you are doing, and if you don’t know – learn. If you’ve never taken any acting classes, sign up now. Read some books. Talk to people. Let someone mentor you. Learn everything you can about the field of acting.

The next key is to be willing to take any role. Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a pretty girl in a pub that a main character fancies? But you might be more suited to the role of the main character’s child’s school teacher. Don’t be too choosey and you will have more opportunities, and more chances to get your foot in the door.

Finally, attend as many TV casting calls as you can. Find them online, in newspapers or magazines, on the radio, or try a company like Audition Now and receive expert information about local auditions via text message. (For those 18 years old and older – you can receive up to three text messages per day, at £1.50 per text.)

Remember – never give up. Who knows what’s right around the corner?

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Patience is an Extra Virtue

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Some people think extras – the background supporting cast – aren’t really so important on a set; surely it’s all about the principal stars? In a word, ‘no’. As an extra you hold more power than you realise. Of course, it’s easy for production staff to replace one or two difficult or badly behaved extras, but in terms of the bigger picture, the extras hold a great amount of responsibility.

Extras are trusted to be on-set responsibly. For example, to be an extra probably means at least a glimpse of a few celebrities. Flinging yourself into their path, monopolising their time or bugging them for hints/autographs/photos is seriously frowned upon and could cost you a job. You’re both in your workplace, so behave accordingly!

•    If you come across an on-set parameter or boundary, use a little common sense rather than stepping over the line. Being an extra doesn’t necessarily give you 100% freedom to roam on-set.
•    If you’re to provide your own wardrobe for the likes of filming everyday London street scenes, remember to avoid bold colours and logos unless advised.
•    Be quiet. We all know that when a sign says “Please Turn Off Your Mobile Phone” most folks head straight for the silent setting instead. Fine. Just remember to use your discretion and never interrupt a casting or scene with a mobile, media player, or jingling keys.

As an extra, the production staff are relying on you to bring a set to life, to add context and feeling. Your job is an important one, so do it well!
Even the most proficient extras can only use our auditions service if they’re 18 or over (£1.50 per text, maximum of three texts per week).

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“Extra” Cash

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Watching “Extras”, you’re rather fed the impression that all extras are fame-hungry, attention-grabbing creatures hell bent on snaffling as much of the limelight for themselves as possible. This is actually rather untrue.

Of course, of the many paths to fame and fortune, one is to begin acting life through extras casting, but a great number of TV extras get into the business simply to be everyman, to blend in and make some money doing so.

Whilst some extras shoot for the money shot (getting into the same frame as the main star or principal character), a lot find it enough to indulge in the thrill of being onscreen – albeit in the background – as a supporting background character.

The average extra tends to earn around £65 or so for a day of standard work (usually about nine hours) but opportunities for increased revenue are pretty common. Overtime, extra pay for night work, and increased rates for skilled extras can help carve out a living wage.

Got any skills? Horse riding, ice skating, welding, sculpting, hairdressing, gymnastics, rock climbing, singing, yoga – increased rates for extras performing particular skills can push your daily wage up substantially. Also included in the stunts and skills arena is playing a corpse – technically lying very still is deemed a stunt – another great way to make a little extra!

If you’re under eighteen we can’t offer our £1.50 per text service to you (maximum of three texts per day).

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Prop Awareness: On-Set Etiquette

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Let’s assume you’re fairly new to the acting game. You’ve passed the auditions stage, and now it’s time to get on set and perform to the masses.

On a production of any size, prop care and respect is incredibly important. Smaller productions generally can’t afford to lose or break props, whilst larger productions definitely need to keep a close eye on their comprehensive, high quality set and prop inventory.

Whatever the reason you’ve got into the acting game – to be on TV, to be an extra, to give the already-established film stars a run for their money – there are a few on-set manners to do with props you should be putting into practice no matter how great a star you may become.

•    Ask before touching or picking up any prop – no matter whether or not you think it could be yours. The job of a prop assistant is stressful, and made no easier by people picking up the props and misplacing them.
•    Safety first. If you’re unsure about how to use a prop, just ask for a little advice and direction. It might slow production for a moment, but better that than halting it thanks to injury or a broken prop.

No matter how great your on-set manners, you will need to be 18 years or over to use our service. The cost to receive up-to-the-minute information detailing all the latest acting, extras or modelling auditions is £1.50 per text, with a maximum of three texts per week.

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