Questions and Answers
QUESTION: How soon after an auditions for just 2 lines do you get a call to see if you got the role? Are there callbacks if only 2 lines? And does the casting director make the decision for the tv pilot show or the actual director make the decision? ANSWER: The director and producer always […]
by Angela (Sydney, Australia) QUESTION: Hi, I am pretty inexperienced and have only attended a workshop, an improvisation class and drama class at school. (Unfortunately there is no drama club or school plays held at my school, because of my area and country). I was looking around for community theatres but I was wondering how […]
QUESTION: What kind of questions do they ask on the first time you go to an audition? I have an interview for my kids next week for acting and I have no idea about what to do and what should they be prepared for. Please let me know. Thank you. ANSWER: You can find an […]
QUESTION: In your acting auditions article, you say to smile at the casting directors or whoever is in the room. What kind of smile is best? For example, a teeth one? Thanks. ANSWER: A natural smile! I know it’s not always easy when you walk in an audition room to be natural, but just imagine […]
by Rose (Omaha, nebraska , usa) QUESTION: Should i dress up for an acting tryout? Should i do my hair different than i always do it ? ANSWER: You should look like the headshot you submitted for the role. You want your acting headshot to look like you, so usually you don’t need to dress […]
by Maddie (Michigan) QUESTION: They Knew What They Wanted was written in the 20s. Now I know that for songs, contemporary applies to anything after the 60s, but as far as plays go… Classical seems to define Shakespeare or Ancient Greek Theatre. Are plays written in the 1920s considered contemporary or classical? ANSWER: Usually, what […]
QUESTION: I’m new to the whole acting biz and I was wondering how you get an agent??? I haven’t had any acting experience but I’m taking a class…… how could i get an agent? ANSWER: Sign up for a good industry showcase (a scene night where acting agents, managers and other industry professionals come watch […]
by Hasani Carter (Lima Ohio) QUESTION: I live in Lima Ohio so mostly i go to websites to find auditions and they are always ripoffs/scams. What do I do and how do i get an agent? ANSWER: Yes, there are a lot of audition scams on the internet. The main legitimate audition websites hardly have […]
QUESTION: First off I would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to give important advice and tips to inspire actors! My name is Robert Ambers. What I want to ask you is where and how do I go about starting a career in acting? I have been in a few […]
QUESTION: What if you did not get on the call back list? could you still get a part that is small? ANSWER: Sometimes you will get a part without a callback. It really depends on the project. Sometimes, when you audition for the decision makers (the director, producer, etc.) and they know they want you, […]