Electronic submissions use smaller, thumbnail-sized images. It’s my understanding that casting people can then view a larger version. Should I have a few photos taken that are more suitable for that smaller thumbnail? Here’s what’s…
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Accurately Showcasing Yourself
I attend a lot of shows. A lot. Basically, a showcase or theatrical performance is a “free audition” for me. I go to scout actors, learn their work, see what their “type” is, and by…
Local Contact Information?
If I don’t live locally — for instance, Nevada or some place — does it hurt to have my Nevada address and/or telephone number? Do actors get Los Angeles and New York phone numbers and…
The Top of the CD’s Head
This weekend, I was at a party where a couple of actors were talking about auditioning “to the top of a casting director’s head.” I laughed, because I know exactly what they were talking about….
What Does SAG-Eligible Mean?
Dear Bon, What does SAG-Eligible mean? Thanks Ah… SAG-Eligible is one of the best statuses to have, in this town. Before you’re SAG-Eligible, you’re nonunion (or, at most, a member of AFTRA and/or AEA —…
Audition Like You Have It
Actors have heard, time and again, that a good auditioning mindset is, “Behave as if you already have the role.” Here’s my take on that, from a recent callback situation. We had already hired the…
Can’t Sleep
And yes, I tried. I have about a zillion things running through my mind right now — really exciting, wonderful, charged through the roof kind of things just soaring through my heart, soul, and mind….
18 to Play Younger
I’m 17 and told this is a difficult age for being hired as an actor because there are extra expenses due to child labor laws. Is the age 18 or is it 21 when these…
Required Viewing for Actors
First off, I always suggest that actors watch one episode of every show on television, just so they are prepared for the tone and style of the show, if called in for an audition. That’s…
New Headshots? How Often?
How often should I have new pictures taken? My look hasn’t changed. But I’m thinking it’s time to do a mailing because I haven’t done one in over a year. How often do actors do…