It’s that time of year again, folks! We notice the slight change in light in our respective morning commute; it gets darker earlier; the leaves begin to change; and there’s a bit of a crispness to the air. Along with taking our sweaters out of winter storage, you know what that means: It’s time to make our lists. What lists, you ask? Our lists for what shows to put into the DVR queue. That’s right—it’s time for the new slate of fall TV shows.
I get so excited for this time of year, and I go through all of the TV grids to set up my DVR. As a casting director, producer, and acting coach, I need to see as many of the new shows as I can. I do this so that I can scout out new talent! I also need to know which actors are doing what shows so I don’t put them up for the projects that I’m already casting.
As actors, you need to watch at least one or two episodes of every new program so that when you’re called upon to audition for that show, you’ve seen it. When you walk into an audition, you need to know the world that the producer and show creator have conceived. Oftentimes, you’ll get the appointment the night before your audition. (That’s just the
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