Casting Directors On In-Room Auditions
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
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 ... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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 my au... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisShould 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 audi... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhat 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 a... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Meg Morman's office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Meg Morman's office?
Does Meg Morman require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Meg Morman... -
Should Actors Use The Character's Accent When Talking Before An Audition?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisShould an actor use the characters accent while talking in the room before an audition?
Do you think an actor should use the character's accent while talking in the room before an audition?
Should... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsShould 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 I break characte... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsCan 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 exactly in an audi... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsCan 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 an audition?
At a... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsShould 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 audition, can I wea... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Anya Colloff’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Anya Colloff’s office?
Does Anya Colloff require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Anya Colloff require hard copies of... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsIs 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?
Can I read the li... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Anya Colloff
Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, WeedsWhy 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?
What can casting do... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In A Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityShould 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 I break ... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhat 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 audition?
Wha... -
What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhy 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?
What can cast... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Does Josh Einsohn want hardcopy of photo and resume at an audition?
Do I bring hardcopies of my headshot and resume to an audition with Josh Einsohn?
Will Josh Einsohn not like it if I do not bring a headshot and resume in hard copy?
Should I take a hard copy of my resume to a go-see with Josh Ei... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityCan 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 an auditio... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityShould 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 audition, can... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityCan 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 exactly in a... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityI bombed my audition - what should I do?
Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
After a bad audition, should I apologize?
Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
I bombed an audition - what now?
I... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityDo 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 my audition?
Do I need to lear... -
What Can An Actor Do To Engage You In The First Beats Of A Scene?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & DownShould 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...
