In my year and a half as a casting director, I’ve received tens of thousands of headshots. This doesn’t include the postcards, electronic submissions, and photo business cards I’ve also received. I’m talking tens of…
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When Is Pilot Season?
While closing one of your previous articles, you mentioned “the onset of hiatus or the start of pilot season.” Could you please spell out what those times are? For example, when do they start shooting…
The Flake Factor
A friend who founded a non-profit organization recently did some research on the average percentage of no-shows for fundraising events. She shared with me, when I was lamenting the fact that many actors no-show their…
Time to Drop My Agent?
My agency hasn’t gotten me any auditions since I signed with them in January. I’m thinking about changing agencies, but I really like my agency and I don’t want to leave them. However, for my…
Do You Have Any Questions?
There are several schools of thought about what an actor should do when asked, “Do you have any questions?” just before an audition officially begins. You’re in the room; you’ve reviewed your sides; you did…
Separate Resumes?
I do print work as a model and acting as an actor. Should I have separate resumes for each or can I keep it all together in one resume? Definitely have separate resumes. This is…
The Power of the Kit
You know the kit. You’ve seen it. You’ve attended a show (or showcase) and seen people here and there clutching folders filled with headshots after the show (or you’ve watched them writing on resumés during…
Double Booked!
I never thought I’d have to ask this question, but I wound up booking two roles. Yay! But the problem is, they both shoot on the same day. What should I do? Will the casting…
It’s All about Relationships
Last week, on Canadian actors discussion forum WildOgre.com, I was asked to clarify a statement I had made, as it seemed to discourage industry newbies. Every booking comes from a relationship. Period. Discouraging information? It…
Arriving in Character?
Last week, you discussed arriving “in costume” for auditions. What about arriving “in character”? I am working with a coach whose advice on audition technique is to arrive in character and remain in character until…