Casting Directors On In-Room Auditions
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What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In An Audition?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a ... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor i... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueWill Greg Apps expect me to bring hard copies of my resume to a casting?
Should I bring a hardcopy of my headshot to Greg Apps' office?
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueDo I need to be off book?
Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
How well should I know my lines at your office?
Can ... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to br... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueCan actors improv in audition?
Do you mind if I add a button at the end of my audition?
Ok for me to paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Greg Apps, CGA
Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
Teacher | The Audition TechniqueShould I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you re... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor in audition?
Why do I get nervous at casting?
Wha... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a professional actors from a new actor in an audi... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In A Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
Should I speak in the character's voice before and after my audition?
Should... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesShould I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you recommend, full costume at an audition?
At an aud... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesDo I need a hard cop of a headshot at Scot Boland‘s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Scot Boland’s office?
Does Scot Boland require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Scot Boland require har... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props aren't too much in a... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesIs it important to be off book at an audition?
Is off book important in an audition?
Do you expect actors to be off book in an audition?
Should actors be off book at auditions?
In castings, can I read the lines?
C... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Scot Boland, CSA
Casting Director | The Hobbit, Flight, Contact, The Lovely BonesCan actors improv in audition?
Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
Can I paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
Do I have to follow the script ex... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props are... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Sunny Boling‘s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Sunny Boling‘s office?
Does Sunny Boling require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Su... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisCan actors improv in audition?
Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
Can I paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
Do I have to f... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor in audition?
Why do I get nerv... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In An Audition?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a professional actors from a n... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisDo I need to be off book?
Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
How well should I know my lines at your office?
Can I hold the script and read m... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
with Sunny Boling, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisShould I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you recommend, full costume at an ... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props aren'... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor in audition?
Why do I get nervous ...
