Last month, I offered a list of things actors do that annoy casting directors. The final item provoked the most heated discussion.
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Until relatively recently, when a casting director had a gig, he or she had two options.
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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.
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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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Starting with the slate, keep it straightforward and simple. That's the advice of Kevin Smith of Backyard Productions in Venice, Calif., about commercial callbacks.
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Do the Clothes Make the Actor?
While the advice "Dress to suggest" applies to theatrical auditions, it seems that you should "Go for it" when wardrobing for commercial auditions.
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In a scene-study class, you cogitate on the moment before, what happens after, and, above all, your objective. Rarely do we discuss these techniques for commercials. Why not?
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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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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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What actors fail to understand is how vital it is for them to read the room. An actor should be able to tell when the session director is about to have a breakdown.
