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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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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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.
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When I moved to the big city, it took me a few years to figure out that my theater training was not useful for acting in commercials.
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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.
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At commercial auditions, it's common to be asked to read a part several times. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be ready to switch it up on your own when given the opportunity to read again.
