How and why to use casting workshops to your advantage in Hollywood today.
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There is a lot of chatter around the ethics of casting workshops. We love them! Here's why:
1. It's Class!
2. Current knowledge
3. Develop relationships
4. Choose the right CD for you
5. Format types
6. My personal experience
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With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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Should I do casting workshops?
Are casting workshops a scam?
Why should I have to pay to meet a casti...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Why do I pay to meet casting directors?
Is it wrong to do casting workshops?
Are casting workshops illegal?
Why am I paying a CD for a workshop?
Why are casting directors asking for my m...
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Is it legal to do casting workshops?
Are casting directors allowed to run workshops?
What are the legalities around casting workshops?
Are casting workshops suspect?
What are casting wor...
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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Should I make contact with a CD after a workshop?
How can I make the most of my casting director work...
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Can I take a general meeting with casting?
Do casting directors do general meetings?
How do I get a general meeting with a casting director?
Why do I need a general meeting with casting?...
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What kind of questions should I ask a CD in casting workshops?
What sort of questions should I avoid asking a casting director in a casting workshop?
How should I communicate with a cast...
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Should I email a casting director before the workshop?
What can I do to prepare for a casting workshop?
Should I send my photo and resume in advance of the workshop?
How can I connect wi...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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How do I show off my singing talents at a casting workshop?
How do I show off my dance skills at a casting workshop?
Should I showcase accents at a casting workshop?
I can play instrumen...
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How do I choose material for a casting workshop?
What script should I choose for a casting workshop?
Should I do a dramatic scene at this casting workshop?
Should I do a comedic scene at...
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Can I act with my friend in a casting workshop?
Can I ask the CD to pair me with a friend?
Is it OK to request a scene partner at the casting workshop?
Am I annoying to ask to paired wit...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Can I ask for a different scene in a casting workshop?
Why have I be given this bad scene in a casting workshop?
Can I leave a casting workshop if I don't like the scene I've been alloca...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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My scene partner sucks, what do I do in this casting workshop?
How can I manage a bad actor as my scene partner in a casting workshop?
Can I ask for a different partner in my casting wor...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Should I bring gifts for casting directors?
Can I offer money to a casting director at a casting workshop?
Can I bring a small present for a casting director?
Will presents look like a b...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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What is the price to go to a casting workshop?
Are casting workshops expensive?
What can I expect to pay for a single class casting workshop?
How much are multi-week casting workshops?
W...
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Can I give feedback to actors on their performance at casting workshop?
I know what another actor is doing wrong, can I put up my hand to offer feedback?
Can I direct the other actors in...
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Can I ask a CD why I've been given this certain scene in a casting workshop?
Is it OK to question the scene choice in a casting workshop?
Should I ask why I've been cast as this characte...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Can I get feedback on my reel at a casting workshop?
How can I get feedback on my marketing materials at a casting workshop?
Can I show the CD my demo reel at the casting workshop?
Can I...
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Can I start over in a casting workshop?
Can I restate in a casting workshop?
Can I stop my scene during a casting workshop?
Should I apologize if I need to start my scene over in a casti...
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Am I expected to dress sexy at a casting workshop?
Can I show off my muscles at a casting workshop?
Can I wear a low cut top to a casting workshop?
Is it OK if I wear super tight clothin...
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How can I win over a CD in a casting workshops?
What is a casting director looking for in a casting workshop?
How can I stand out in a casting workshop?
What is the key to standing out i...
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How to follow up with a casting director after a casting workshop?
What should I say in my follow up with a casting director?
How can I stay in touch with a casting director after a cast...
