In our quest to be a successful, recognized, award-winning actor, we always have to be aware of what the people who are hiring us— casting directors—are looking for. At first, this can seem extremely difficult. But after 11 years of auditioning, screen tests, and eventually booking, I’ve come up with a few things that will make it impossible for a casting director to forget you.
One of my greatest mentors, an actor who booked over 500 jobs in his career, once told me, “If you’re going to succeed in this business, you need to leverage everything you can to help you stand out.” He later explained that if ten million people are vying for the same roles I want, it has to be my obligation to help the CD want to give me the job. As actors, we need every advantage possible to help us rise above the rest of the pack.
The first thing you need to know if you’re going to stand out is the concept of connection. If you can establish a connection with someone, they’re going to be drawn to you. When it comes to connecting with CDs, do your research before an audition.
I once went in for an audition with a CD who was widely known for her work in television but after reading interviews and
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