Posts Tagged ‘TV Casting’

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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Soap Hope: Audition Tips

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Soap auditions are often termed the conveyer belts of the acting industry. Soap acting differs from bigger budget or film acting, thanks, in part, to its accessibility and the need to convey more local or regular types of characters on screen. Below are some tips for those consideing attending soap auditions.

•    Be prepared. It might sound elementary, but some folks imagine soap castings to be somehow easier to sail through than west end auditions or film jobs. Not true!
•    Soap actors need great memories, great manners and the ability to be resourceful. The soap set is no place for divas and difficult tantrum-throwing folks. Showcase your memory by glancing at a last minute script as little as possible and not fluffing your lines!
•    Poise isn’t just for ballet dancers. Conducting yourself with confidence, professionalism and dignity throughout an audition sends the message to producers that you’ll be able to handle the stresses and strains of working on a soap.
•    Avoid the term “soap opera” at all costs. Think of it as the TV version of “Macbeth”. Opt for “daytime drama” or use the soap’s name throughout auditions.
•    Dress appropriately. You’re not there for a wardrobe audition. It’s better to turn up looking clean, presentable and simply attired, rather than in a home-made costume you think might suit your character. You’re the base from which a character could be built, so leave wardrobe and make-up to the professionals.

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Making It As An Actor

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

It is a common conversation amongst those wishing to make it in the acting industry – what exactly is the best way to make it as an actor? The problem is it is very hard to quantify, as so many factors come into play. For some, talent is the overriding factor, but with some TV casting being based purely on looks, it is certainly not the only factor that will make the difference between success and anonymity.

The other thing that needs to be quantified is what ‘making it’ actually is. For some it is the idea of being known all over the world, but in reality, ‘making it’ is usually simply being in regular work and making good money doing the job you love.

Ultimately, one of the most important things in making it as an actor is perseverance. The ones who will wind up being the most successful are the ones who don’t let such things phase them and continue to turn up to acting auditions for years rather than months.

For those who want to have the best head start, knowing about castings is vital. Audition Now offer a service to let you know about the latest casting calls immediately, taking your future out of someone else’s hands and putting it firmly in yours. For those 18 years old and over only, you can receive a maximum of three texts per week at £1.50 per text, giving you the latest info on castings and ensuring your perseverance has a better chance of paying off.

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Unsure of where the Next Acting Job is

Friday, March 26th, 2010

One of the occupational hazards an actor faces is the insecurity of not knowing what work he or she will be doing next. For many people, such uncertainty is not easy to live with. Therefore, as a performer you need to be confident that you can cope with such a lifestyle.

It is also hard to be always putting yourself forward for acting auditions: you may often feel uncertain about how well you are doing, and even about whether you will succeed in getting work again.

But you should also recognise the up-side of this condition. As the actress Miranda Richardson said, ‘Insecurity, commonly regarded as a weakness in normal people, is the basic tool of the actor’s trade.’ It is very often the self-doubt and uncertainty of actors that helps them give of their best in performance. You become used to the fears that most people find too difficult to live with. As you do so, you learn to make them work for you in a creative way, which has obvious benefits in the TV casting and theatre auditions trade. Knowing people’s weaknesses and being able to portray them convincingly in performance, will give you even more to offer in your next acting auditions.

However, it is good to be sure of some things. At Audition Now, for example, you can depend on our text-alert service for the latest acting auditions and casting calls all over the country, so you can be sure you’re amongst the first to hear about the latest work opportunities for actors.

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