8 Ways for Kids to Stand Out at a Commercial Audition
Lana Veenker, CSA, ICDN, founder and president of Cast Iron Studios, shares these eight tips on how kids can standout at commercial auditions.
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There Are Reasons Why Available Work Varies Throughout the Year
There are clear and specific reasons why some times of the year are busy, and others are deader than poor Jud in "Oklahoma!"
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Can Theater Actors Sell Stuff?
Although there are similarities between theater and commercials, it's more helpful for actors to understand the differences.
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CD Erica Palgon Has No Use for Passive Actors in an Audition
"It's not about making a joke or just playing something for a laugh," says film and commercial casting director Erica Palgon. "Don't go broad just for the sake of trying to stand out."
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What You Need to Know About Commercial Reels
Commercial reels are most useful for trying to secure a commercial agent. An actor with a reel is much more likely to get a meeting than one without.
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Strategies For Starting Off Your Commercial Audition Right
When you slate (speak) your name in auditions today, it's the very first time the director and ad agency get to see you and decide whether they will actually watch the rest of your audition.
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When Auditioning With Other Actors, Always Remember to Look Out for Number One
There's a simple formula for working with other actors at an audition, though it may sound harsh: Take care of yourself first.
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5 Dos and Don'ts for Remaining Your Agent's Favorite Client
The following dos and don'ts were offered to me anonymously by agents and casting directors who are, frankly, baffled as to why common sense just doesn't prevail with some actors.
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To Improvise or not to Improvise
"Although we can't ask anyone to improvise"—because of Screen Actors Guild rules—"people will expect you to be able to," says David Cady.
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Eat Real and Small for Commercial Auditions
Eating. We do it every day of our lives, probably several times a day. So it stands to reason that when asked to do this simple act for a commercial audition, it should be as natural as, well, eating.
