Auditions - Live With Casting
A live audition is considered any audition that is taped by the casting office, filmmakers, or a production company. This is as opposed to a 'self taped' audition.
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I Need To Change The Time Of My Audition - What Should I Do?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I turn up just a little early to my audition?
If I run late to an audition, what do I do?
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Should I Bring A Gift For The Casting Director At An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvAm I expected to give a gift to a CD after an audition?
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What Do I Do If The Producers Are On Their Phones At The Start Of An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCasting isn't even looking at me. Help!
Do I pause until the producers are looking at me?
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If A Reader Is Far Away From The Camera At The Audition, Can I Cheat To Camera?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow important is the reader to my audition?
Can I tell the reader where to stand?
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How Can I ‘Take Risks’ In My Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat does taking a risk mean?
How do I make big choices in my audition?
Should I take a risk in my au... -
Should I Tell The Casting Director That I’m About To Take A Risk In An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I warn the casting director if I'm going to scream?
Should I surprise the casting director wit... -
Is It Ok To Give The Reader Direction In An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvMy reader sucks! Help!
My reader is sitting down but they need to be standing. Help!
Can I tell a rea... -
Can I Take My Own Reader In For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it OK to bring my friend to read with me at my audition?
Can I ask my agent to ask casting if it i... -
Is It Good To Try A Different Accent If I Get Another Take In An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I ask the casting director if I can try my natural accent?
Can I change up my accent for a sec... -
Is It Ok To Ask For Another Take In An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvThe can I not ask for another taking at an audition?
Can I redo my scene if I'm not happy with it?
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Is It Ok To Ask Someone In The Audition Waiting Room To Run The Scene With Me?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it appropriate to ask someone in the waiting room for audition help?
Can I ask another actor in th... -
In A Chemistry Read Audition Is It OK To Ask Something From A Cast Actor?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I negotiate performance in a chemistry read?
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Should I Shake Hands With The Casting Director At An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy did a casting director not shake my hand?
Should I hug a casting director?
Is it rude to not offe... -
What Should I Do If There Is Kissing In An Audition Scene?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I kiss the reader in the audition?
How do I approach a kiss in an audition scenario?
Can I ask... -
What Should I Wear For A Motion Capture Audition Self Tape?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
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www.vimeo.com/darrendHow do I self tape for motion capture?
What do I dress in for motion capture?
How do I show my body for motion capture?
What can I wear for motio... -
How Do I Get Sides For My Auditions On Actors Access?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhere do I get my sides for my audition on Actors Access?
What is show fax?
I have an Cmail but I don... -
How Can I Learn My Lines For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat are some steps to learning my lines and being ready for my audition?
I don't have a reader to he... -
How Do You Learn Lines For An Audition?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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www.Rehearsal.proCan rehearsal pro help me learn lines for auditions?
Any tips on learning lines for my audition?
Are there an apps that can help me with auditions?
How can I qu... -
I Did Not Learn My Lines And It Is Too Late - What Can I Do?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comCan I hold my sides in my casting?
How can I read and audition well?
Should I go to my audition if I do not know my lines?
Do actors le... -
How Can I Stay Focused When I Try To Learn My Lines For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I learn my lines?
Do you have tips on how I can learn my lines?
What do you do while you learn... -
I Feel Like I'm Never Going To Learn My Lines For This Audition. Help!
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow to stay calm learning lines?
Any tips on combatting the pressure of learning lines for an auditio... -
Do I Need To Learn All My Lines For An Audition?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I have to be off book at my audition?
Will casting expect me to know all the lines?
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Should I Wait In The Waiting Room Or Come Into The Audition Room With My Child?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comDo I follow my child into the audition?
How will I know how my child went in his/her audition?
How do I monitor my child's performance if I can't go into the audition?
Do I wait in ... -
What Should I Do If There Is Fighting Or Violence In An Audition Scene?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I act out the violence in the script for my audition?
Can I show off my stunt skills in an aud...
