Auditions - Live With Casting

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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Auditions - Live With Casting
  • Can I Bring A Knife Or Gun To An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Should I bring a weapon to my audition?
    What should I use in place of a gun in my audition?
    Can I bri...

  • Do I Need To Hold My Sides In My Hand In An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    I know my lines why do I need the script in my audition?
    I don't even look at the script when I act t...

  • Will The Director Be At My Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    When do I meet the director for a TV production?
    Are directors at pre-reads?
    Is the director always a...

  • Co-Star Auditions Are Killing My Love For Acting... Is This Normal?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains that it's relatively normal to feel down about doing co-star auditions and gives some tips to conquer these negative feelings.

    Work with TSMA Consul...

  • If I Have Guest Star Credits Why Am I Still Auditioning For Co-Stars?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains that having guest star credits and reading for co-star roles is a strategic decision for you to make with your manager, agents and for yourself.

    Wor...

  • I Audition For Younger Characters, Should I Be Open About My Age At Auditions?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can casting ask my age?
    When is age relevant in casting?
    Can casting ask if I am over 18?
    My casting ...

  • I Audition For Younger Characters, Should I Be Open About My Age At Auditions?

    Is it legal for casting to ask my age?
    Is it illegal for a director to ask how old I am?
    How can I avoid revealing my age to casting?
    What does '18 to play younger' mean?
    What is a polite way to sidestep the age question?

  • What Can I Do To Book More Roles At My Auditions?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Why am I not booking?
    Why am I not getting call backs?
    How can I better at auditions?
    How can I be mo...

  • Should I Network With The Other Actors Before Or After My Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Should I chat with the other actors before my audition?
    If I know someone at my audition, can I catch...

  • Should I Reveal My Natural Accent After My Auditon?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Is their an advantage to revealing my natural accent after my audition?
    Is their a disadvantage in revealing my natural accent after my audition?
    Will casting be impressed if I rev...

  • Should I Follow Up With A Casting Director After I Have An Audition?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Should I make contact with casting post-audition?
    Do actors following up with casting after an auditi...