10 Secrets That Casting Directors Won't Tell You

1. Be the character from the moment you leave your home. Stay focused no matter what happens on the way to the audition.

2. Don’t try to prove that you can act. Amateurs spend all their time trying to impress people so they will be taken seriously as actors. Professionals just show their best work.

3. Don’t ask numerous questions about the director, the shoot, the pay, the cast members, how to play the part, etc. Getting the part doesn't mean aggrevating the casting director.

4. Try to cope with fear or anxiety—run around the block, jump up and down--do something to focus your energy. You can even do vocal exercises in the bathroom.

5. Be polite, humble, and gracious—get rid of the ego! Have fun! The point of an audition is to show your product-- your talent, your personality, your professionalism.

6. Be prepared--bring the script, know the lines, suggest the character by your wardrobe, but don’t wear a costume.

7. Be able to perform on the drop of a dime-emotionally as well as with a dialect, accent or specific character choice. Do not stand in the corner and prepare.

8. Take direction and change the reading if the casting director requests you to. Showing flexibility is a sign of a true professional.

9. You may be auditioning opposite a "reader" but you still have to be believable—no, it isn’t their job to provide you with an excellent "scene partner."

10. Make the strongest choice you can! Casting Directors love to be amused, surprised, and entertained. You'll have a better shot at getting the job!

Happy Auditioning!
Gwyn

Gwyn Gilliss is the Executive Director of TAM, The Actor's Market (http://www.theactorsmarket.com)/ a marketing firm for actors. They provide every marketing tool an actor needs - HEADSHOTS, RESUMES, BIOS, DEMO REELS, CAREER COACHING, MARATHON SEMINARS to met the INDUSTRY-AGENTS & CASTING DIRECTORS - as well as FREE monthly seminars, FREE weekly marketing tips and access to top photographers, graphic artists and videographers to create great demo reels (sizzle reels). There are Training courses via teleseminars, downloadable Podcasts and Home study courses with DVD's and the ACTOR'S MASTERMIND a bi-monthly FREE teleseminar for all actors globally. (check for more products and services at The TAM Store) . Gwyn's acting career spans several decades during which time she appeared on and off-B'way, in classical roles in American Repertory companies, in over 18 contract and recurring roles in Daytime/Primetime TV, Films and dozens of network commercials/V.O.'s. As a Career Coach she is available to work One-on-One with actors at all levels.