Auditioning for commercials is a very specific skill set. Learn the tips and techniques to book them.
Let's talk the process of getting booked for a commercial. It is a surprisingly different process to theatrical bookings with very different decision makers and lingo to understand. Here we break it all down for you.
How to find the right commercial representation for you:
1. Entry level
2. The role of the commercial agent
3. How to get commercial rep
Check out this list of commercial agents in L.A. https://secretactorsociety.com/commercial-agents-in-la
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What can I expect from a commercial audition?
I'm going to my first commercial audition, what should I prepare?
Who is casting commercials?
What kind of direction s...
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Why isn't SAG stopping all these non-union actors taking our jobs?
Why is SAG not helping its union actors again the rise of non-union jobs?
Why are non-union ads t...
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Do resumes matter to commercial casting directors?
Will a commercial agent care about my resume?
Do I list my previous commercials on my resume?
How do I represent ...
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Can I say no to commercials I don't like?
Can I turn down brands I disagree with?
I don't feel like going to a commercial audition, is that OK?
I hate commercial au...
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Are non-union commercials dangerous?
Will I be looked after on non-union commercials?
Will I be safe on non-union commercial?
Why am I being paid so little on a non...
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Am I going out for commercial casting enough?
Is my agent getting my out enough commercially?
How many times do other actors go out commercially?
How many auditions...
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How many people am I competing against in order to book this commercial?
What is the range of people being seen for each role on an ad?
How many are calling in for ...
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Who tends to get seen for comedy castings in the commercial work?
What training attracts a commercial casting director?
How can I convince my agent I'm funny for co...
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What ads should I not do?
Should I avoid sanitary products?
Should I not to alcohol campaigns?
Should I avoid gambling ad campaigns?
Is fast food commercials a bad ...
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I'm not available for auditions, will my commercial casting drop me?
My work hours aren't flexible, is this a problem for commercial castings?
Will my agent be mad ...
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How do I prep for a commercial audition without a script?
How can I be ready for a commercial audition?
What kind of pre-audition work should i do for a commercial ...
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Is it good or bad if I've worked for this brand before?
Do I disclose that I've done this series of spots before?
Is it in my favor if I've worked for this brand pr...
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How important is the hands shot at a commercial audition?
What is casting looking for in the shot of my hands?
I have a tattoo on my hand, is that bad?
What do I do...
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Can I ask casting if I can improvise in my commercial casting?
Do I have to follow the script on the board in the room at my commercial casting?
Do I have to cold r...
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Will allergies be bad for my commercial career?
Should I hide my allergies from casting?
Will my agent be mad if I'm allergic to the product?
I already told my age...
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I don't eat meat do I have to eat meat in a commercial casting?
Will my agent fire me if I tell them I won't go out for fast food commercials?
Do I need to eat real...
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Do I have to go to bathing suit for commercial auditions?
Do I have to talk me shirt off for an audition?
Do I have to go down to speedos for commercial auditions?
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Do I keep a consistency of look through my auditions?
Should I keep the same clothes from audition to call back?
Should I change my look for my call back?
Am I expe...
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Will they tell me what t swear for a commercial audition?
What does casual mean on a commercial casting notice?
What is upscale casual for a commercial mean?
How fo...
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Can I wear stripes to an audition?
Why can't I wear horizontal stripes to an audition?
My shirts has a logo on it is that OK for a commercial casting?
Should I just...
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Why would Casting want me to bring my friends to an audition?
Do I have to bring friends to an audition if asked?
Who do I bring to a commercial casting if I'm aske...
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If I'm running late, do I call casting?
Do I call my agent if I'm running late?
I'm running late, is there any point going to the commercial casting now?
Will I be ...
