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On-the-Spot Acting

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

At some acting auditions, you might be asked to read a script without having seen it before. Don’t worry about getting it word perfect; the casting director is looking at your interpretation of the text and reactions to it.

You can mask your nervous reactions if you identify them in advance. If you find that you clench your jaw then breathe out deeply and smile. If you’re a ‘flapper’, using lots of big gestures, then holding the script can help.

Feel free to ask the director a question before you begin. For instance, you could ask what happened to your character immediately prior to the scene.

Take a quick look at the lines before you start. Are they long or short? If the text has lots of short lines then the director is probably looking for you to keep them snappy. If the lines are longer then you need to pace your breathing as you read. Try to take breaths after punctuation or before connecting words such as “and” or “but”.

If you do misread a word or a phrase, make sure to stay in character. If you lose your place then take a breath to give you time to find it and then restart. In life, people stammer over their words or lose their train of thought. When you’re not at TV auditions watch to see how people naturally recover from this. With practice, you can use your research to mask any mistakes and to make your recovery realistic.

To get up-to-date information on TV casting calls, join our text update service here at the Audition Now website. You must be over 18 to join. Texts cost £1.50 each and you will receive a maximum of 3 a week.

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Acting Careers Require Real Dedication

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Like many people, you might be eager to reach stardom as an actor. Careers like this can be among the most satisfying around. If you are successful, you might well get to work with some of the most creative and exciting minds around, plus there is the possibility that you will earn considerable amounts of money.

Indeed, if you reach the very top of your field, you may find yourself among the world’s A-list celebrities. And, even if you do not quite achieve such dizzy heights, you still stand a chance of spending your life doing work you love and being rewarded well financially.

However, it is unlikely you will achieve your goals if you do not totally dedicate yourself to the cause. After all, there are plenty of people out there seeking the roles available and if you do not rise to the challenge at acting auditions, you will simply be one of the many individuals who tried but failed to make it big in the industry.

There are many ways in which you can boost your potential. For example, when starting out you should try to identify your strengths and play to them. Perhaps you are more of a comedic actor, or maybe serious roles show off your talent best.

Also, you should try to get as much experience as possible. One great way of doing this is attending special courses, or getting involved in amateur dramatics. While this is unpaid, it is less competitive than the world of professional acting.

In addition, you can make the most of our text alert service here at Audition Now to make you aware of when and where TV casting calls, theatre auditions and other such events are taking place. To do so, you must be 18 or over. £1.50 per text, with a max of 3 texts per week.

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Have You Got Talent?

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Have you got talent or good looks – or even both? There could be a great career ahead of you if you only know how to make sure you are included in the right auditions or casting calls for your particular strengths.

At Audition Now, it’s our job to make sure that you are notified about these events, whether you are interested in theatre musical auditions, model jobs, dance auditions, TV casting calls or any other kind of audition.

So how does it work? It’s easy, and won’t take you more than a couple of minutes. Say you are interested in TV auditions – all you have to do is go to our TV auditions page and text TV to 84025 to subscribe.  Please remember – you need to be 18 years and over only. It’s £1.50 per text with a maximum of three text alerts being send to you per week.

You will receive alerts that tell you whenever acting auditions for television are being held, so you can always make sure that you are on hand to apply. After all, when you have talent and even training, it’s a shame if you don’t get a chance to show them off because you are not aware that TV auditions are taking place.

You can also sign up for model auditions alerts, whether you want to be a glamour model or a catwalk model, and we have alerts too if you are interested in west end casting or other theatre jobs.

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How To Be On A Soap Opera

Monday, March 7th, 2011

So you want to be on a soap opera? You and hundreds if not thousands of other people. So, how are you going to get your foot in the door when there are so many other people competing for those few slots reserved for extras and walk-ons? If you want to get your foot in the door, here are some suggestions on how to be on a soap opera and find those soap casting calls that you’re looking for.

First, make sure that you have a good acting resume and portfolio put together. Even if you’ve never been on TV before, you can find related experiences to include. Have you ever been in a play? Have you organized a show for a community theatre , or even done a puppet show? Anything related to acting or speaking can be included. Include a couple of good, professional photos of yourself.

Next, start finding those auditions and casting calls. Where do you look? Try online first. Why not check out Audition Now and get up to three texts per week that will give you specific, up to date audition information that you can use now? You must be 18 years old, and texts cost £1.50 each, but you will get highly sought after information on TV casting calls that you probably won’t find anywhere else.

You can also look online for various TV shows that are looking for extras, contact your local TV station to ask if they need any help, or get involved in some local theatre just to get your foot in the door of the acting world.

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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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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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What are Casting Calls?

Monday, December 27th, 2010

When TV executives come up with new program, they will often have an exact idea of the kinds of people that they are looking for, and are often  willing to cast their nets as wide as possible in order to find the right actors or participants. This is why they issue casting calls, which essentially are notifications that casting for a role has begun.

There are all sorts of casting calls, such as TV casting calls and reality TV casting calls, and often these will be issued in different ways. For example, if a production company is looking for actors for TV, often they will issue casting calls through casting agencies or agents if they are looking for trained actors.

For something like reality TV or casting for extras, casting calls are often issued more indiscriminately, as often production companies are looking for untrained members of the public, and will usually prefer people who don’t have any experience in the industry.

This means that for anyone who doesn’t have any acting experience, but still wants to get their foot in the door with some TV experience, often the most effective route to go down is reality TV or becoming an extra.

This is where Audition Now can really help, for as long as you are 18 years or older, you can sign up to our service – which will cost only £1.50 per text with max of 3 texts per week – and get notification of casting calls; ensuring that you never miss the oppourtunity to get into the industry again!

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The Best Way to Get Ahead in Acting

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

There is one simple way to make sure you get ahead in acting, and it is a simple one: Go to as many auditions as you can. You can be sure that the moment you forget about one in favour of a lie in or day out, that will have been the one that would have made your name. The more casting directors you see, the more who will come to know you and the more who will bear you in mind as soon as that perfect role for you comes up.

It may be easy to get disheartened after so many near misses or simply silence, but for an actor this is the way it will always go. Every actor will have been through exactly the same thing and it takes a lot of time and determination to make your mark, whether it be on stage or screen.

For those who want to maximise the number of acting auditions they receive, whether they be TV casting calls or stage ones, Audition Now offers you the chance to maximise the number of castings you hear about and therefore in turn the number that you can attend. You receive texts with news of upcoming castings (maximum of three per week, charged at £1.50 per text) and for those 18 or over, it is the best way to maximise your presence, and in turn maximise your opportunities.

So if you want to make it in acting, make sure you are seen by the right people as often as you can.

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A Positive Attitude to Acting Auditions

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

There are many wannabe actors who have not got the strength or confidence to make enduring careers for themselves. They very quickly become negative about their work opportunities and this attitude can easily affect others.

Acting auditions are a great opportunity for you to show your talent as a performer – not just for the project in hand, but also for future projects. If you leave a memorable impression with your audition panel, it is a good investment for your future in the business

Clint Eastwood has had a varied career in the movie business, and his attitude perhaps explains why he has been so successful: ‘I don’t believe in pessimism. If something doesn’t come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it’s going to rain, it will.’

Auditions are a chance for you to meet new people, to discuss projects with them, and to build a network of associates and colleagues for the future. If, at the same time, you are able to show your performing talent to the best, and it leads to an offer of work, then you have hit the jackpot. However, don’t disparage the process of auditions just because you don’t land the part.

The more you audition, the more you will be able to build up your contacts and your career prospects. At Audition Now, we offer an information service on theatre auditions and TV casting calls, and text all the latest work opportunities direct to your mobile phone. We help you make the most of a positive attitude to your future career.

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Facing Up To Acting Auditions

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

All actors know the difficulties of performing at acting auditions. Even onstage, it can take quite a time for an audience to ‘warm’ to their cast, so achieving a connection in the few minutes you have at audition is that much more difficult. It is why some actors find acting auditions or casting calls so nerve-wracking.

There is no substitute for preparation. You need to go over your audition pieces till they are totally secure in your memory, but you also need to practise in front of others. It can be harder to perform to your best in front of family or friends than before those you don’t know.

The great film actress Bette Davis once said, ‘Good actors I’ve worked with all started out making faces in a mirror, and you keep making faces all your life.’ You might be surprised how much you can learn about your acting from watching yourself in a mirror; or even better, filming yourself. Self-criticism can offer the most unforgiving judgment of yourself, but it also encourages you to explore new means of self-expression. The more you know about how you look, the more you can control that look, and the more confident you will feel in auditions.

At Audition Now we have an exhaustive network of contacts throughout the stage, television and film business. Thanks to this, we can provide you with news of all the latest theatre acting auditions and TV casting calls, texted direct to your mobile phone.

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