The One Thing You Need To Know About Auditions
What did you bring to the audition that sets you apart? What did you do differently to everyone else who walked into the audition room that day?
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‘Hunger Games’ producer Nina Jacobson Raves About Jennifer Lawrence: “She’s the anti-diva”
2012 was a big year for Jennifer Lawrence. Not only did she have box office…
Sophie Turner on Her ‘Game of Thrones’ Audition and Adopting Her Characters Dire Wolf in Real Life
As an actress working on one of TV’s hottest shows, Sophie Turner should feel great…
What Was Nicholas Hoult’s “All-Time Worst” Audition?
When you are a successful actor, it’s hard for the public to imagine that there…
Samuel L. Jackson Talks About His Early Career Addictions: “When I went to auditions I smelt of alcohol and my eyes were a little red”
Many people do not know that Samuel L. Jackson had significant substance abuse problems that derailed his acting career for many years before his 1990s breakthrough.
Jonathan Groff talks ‘Boss’, ‘Red’ and working with actors “who are better than you”
The Tony-nominated actor is getting to show off his acting chops in a Los Angeles production of Red and on Starz’s series Boss. Groff feels “that the best way to learn is to work with people who are better than you.”
Kevin Spacey Talks About Learning From The Best – Jack Lemmon, Joseph Papp & Mike Nichols
After learning from the best as a young actor – Jack Lemmon, Joseph Papp, Mike Nichols – Kevin Spacey is ready to give back.
Michael Fassbender on Early Auditions, Directors and Acting: “I take my work seriously but I can’t take myself too seriously”
Michael Fassbender is an actor who most people weren’t aware of in 2010, but by the end of 2011 his name and his naked body were the talk of the town. He talks about his early experiences breaking into acting and how he has coped with his fame post-Shame.
Why I Said “No” To A Certain Audition and Why I Think You Should Too
Crowd-Sourced Casting? Thank you, no
‘Girls’ Star Allison Williams on Her First L.A. Audition. Which was ‘Girls’
Girls actress Allison Williams, who plays Marnie on the Judd Apatow freshman HBO series, says that she scored the role in what was her first audition in LA.
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Melanie Lynskey on Building Her Acting Career and Gaining Confidence in Her Ability
Melanie Lynskey, despite being best known at the moment for her role on TV’s Two and a Half Men, has amassed an impressive list of acting credits since first appearing in Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures at 16.
Kal Penn on Why He Changed His Name: “Half of it was curiosity to see if it would make a difference”
In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Harold & Kumar star Kal Penn explained the origin of his stage name and how it’s gotten him more auditions than his given name ever did.
Booking Commercials – Your Image will get you work faster than your “Read”
There are only a few reasons why anyone gets booked on a commercial: Your look!
An Easy Solution to the Audition Waiting Game
Take your career into your own hands and create what Dallas Travers calls, ‘At Home Auditions.’
How To Feel Confident and Give a Great Audition
We all have those days when our confidence level isn’t the best. Acting coach, Benson Simmonds is here to help!
Top 8 Reputable Casting Websites
It’s hard to know which casting websites to trust. We give our favorites along with some helpful tips to staying safe and not spending unnecessary money!
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