California Auditions are no different than an audition anywhere
else. Though the pressure of a California audition has the potential to
land a big role in the city of stars, making auditions in California a daunting
task.
When you're called in to audition, the only people present will include
you, the casting director, and maybe a handful of other complete strangers
staring at you. Some of these other people may be the producer, a camera
operator (in case they're taping the auditions), the casting director's
bored friend or relative, (in the case of a commercial audition) a representative
from the advertiser, or (in the case of a musical) a dance choreographer
or musical director. No matter who is in the room, treat everyone in the
room with respect. If someone looks like a sloppily dressed janitor, that
person could actually be the producer, remember, it's a California audition,
anything is possible, so play it safe and treat everyone with courtesy.
By the time it's your turn to audition, the casting director has probably
seen hundreds of other people ahead of you, especially in Hollywood, which
means the casting director and anyone else in the room is likely to be tired,
bored, and irritable. Make the director's job easy and you increase your
chances of having a successful audition. Make the job harder (by not being
ready, talking too much, and so on) and you may seriously kill any chances
of getting any role. California auditions cast the nations best actors and
the casting directors involved are the best in the business. It is important
to be professional.
After brief introductions (and make sure you keep them brief), someone may
ask for your headshot and resume if you haven't already handed one in. (Don't
be afraid to pass out multiple copies of your headshot or resume.) At some
auditions, someone may take your picture with a digital camera, so the casting
director can review all the people who auditioned that day. Be sure to smile
and look your very best. If your picture doesn't look anything like your
headshot, you need to get a new headshot.
So you have made it through your first California Audition. Congratulations!
The important thing is to keep auditioning and stay level headed. Hollywood
is a fast paced place with many opportunities to succeed as well as many
avenues to fail. Stay goal oriented and keep fighting for your dream. An
actor who steadily goes on Hollywood auditions is doing just that.
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