We are constantly being asked “How do I find the best agent for me? “ or “ can you recommend a good agent?” The answer to these questions is -it’s an individual thing and for that reason we cannot recommend an agent for you. Not
It’s been suggested many times that actors don’t need 3 years formal training. You can either act or you can’t! We, here at The Audition Technique, tend to agree with that way of thinking, though drama schools definitely have their place in the world of
An actors career is hard at the best of times, but having the continual pressure of ‘how do I pay my bills this month?’ is every actors struggle and is the harsh reality for most. Sure, there are some very fortunate actors who never have
There are many drama teachers and acting tutors imploring you to take control of your audition. It is your time! It is your chance to impress! OK. That is what you want. What do I want? The casting director. (I have been casting full time
Casting Directors are funny types. Not funny ha ha. Funny strange. For many actors, the fear and trepidation they experience in front of Casting directors –especially in auditions -is akin to facing off against Cerberus –a three headed dog from hell who guarded the entrance
What makes a good song? Or good art? That is what an actor strives for: I want to do a good audition. SELF TAPING SCHOOL starts March 11 Like a song or a piece of art, ‘good’ is not quantifiable. It is different things to
We’ve just been through yet another tiring yet hopefully wonderful Christmas spent with family and friends. I am sure you would have found yourself in various group dynamics with different relationships and this is what we are talking about today. You would have been in
An important aspect of a self tape is to not just know your character, but also get your framing and technical bits up to scratch. A couple of pointers: Framing – We find the best framing to be from just below the shoulders to top
Your natural charm and ability is the obvious reason. But if that is the case, why don’t they get you in more often? If it is your ability, then why don’t they get you in for a range of roles? A Casting Director has a
Have you earned actor success? Or have you just graduated from drama school believing you will now be successful due to all your training? It is that time of year when I am talking to various drama and acting schools. For many of the students,
