The Secret to Acing a Self-Tape Audition? A Good Reader

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As self-taped auditions continue to grow in popularity and regularity in modern-day acting, it has become increasingly important for actors to know all the best practices for making their recordings go off without a hitch. Watch the video below and take some advice from award-winning casting director Melanie Forchetti, as she shares her thoughts on whether or not actors need a reader when they're recording their self-taped auditions!

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