Over the years, one of the questions actors ask me most often is, “How can I make sure I leave a good impression so I’ll will be called in again for future castings?” There are several ways, but let’s take a look at three of the most important ones.
1. Stand out from your competition. I mean in a positive, skill–based way. Don’t make a fool of yourself. There are various techniques you can apply to your audition to make you stand out from your competition.
For example, let’s say I’m casting the role of a male or female spokesperson/host. I guarantee you that 99 percent of the actors that come in to audition will do the same exact thing. So, when my clients watch the session and make decisions, it will come down to a “look.” However, there is that one percent—that one or two actors who will do something a little different from the other 99 percent, and those slight actions make their auditions stand out. A client will notice, and so will the casting director. This is where your improv skills come in handy.
So, let’s say that 99 percent of scheduled actors will stand and stay on the mark from the slate through the copy. Well, the one
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