Actors work on their craft 24/7. They train with professionals, work on craft and technique, and prepare as thoroughly as possible before an audition. But when the big moment comes, what to do if sweaty palms and nerves make a guest appearance? How can actors wow casting directors in the audition room?
Fear not—Backstage spoke to 14 industry experts who gave the inside scoop on what actors should know. All were nominated for 2017 Artios Awards, the Casting Society of America’s 32nd annual celebration of the top casting professionals of stage and screen. Read on for valuable advice on how to make bold choices—and a big impression—in the audition room.
READ: Will the Academy Awards Recognize Casting?
Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley (“Grey Gardens”)Backstage Expert Benton Whitley, one of the Artios Award-winning CDs behind Stewart/Whitley, said actors that execute their skills with confidence are the ones that truly understand the definition of talent. “In New York City, we have the privilege of having an incubator of incredibly skilled people,” he told Backstage. “[But] often they lack a level of confidence.”
Quite simply, Whitley wants to see more actors walk into a
Actors work on their craft 24/7. They train with professionals, work on craft and technique, and prepare as thoroughly as possible before an audition. But when the big moment comes, what to do if sweaty palms and nerves make a guest appearance? How can actors wow casting directors in the audition room?
Fear not—Backstage spoke to 14 industry experts who gave the inside scoop on what actors should know. All were nominated for 2017 Artios Awards, the Casting Society of America’s 32nd annual celebration of the top casting professionals of stage and screen. Read on for valuable advice on how to make bold choices—and a big impression—in the audition room.
READ: Will the Academy Awards Recognize Casting?
Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley (“Grey Gardens”)Backstage Expert Benton Whitley, one of the Artios Award-winning CDs behind Stewart/Whitley, said actors that execute their skills with confidence are the ones that truly understand the definition of talent. “In New York City, we have the privilege of having an incubator of incredibly skilled people,” he told Backstage. “[But] often they lack a level of confidence.”
Quite simply, Whitley wants to see more actors walk into a
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