Commercial Auditions
Auditioning for commercials is a very specific skill set. Learn the tips and techniques to book them.
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Intro to Commercial Auditions
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.
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Intro to Commercial Representation
How to find the right commercial representation for you:
1. Entry level
2. The role of the commercial agent
3. How to get commercial repCheck out this list of commercial agents in L.A. https://secretactorsociety.com/commercial-agents-in-la
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How Are Commercial Auditions Different To Theatrical?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat 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... -
Why Are There More Non Union Commercial Auditions Than There Used To Be?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy 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?
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How Should I Dress For A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill 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?
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What Colors & Patterns Should I Avoid Wearing In Commercial Auditions?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan 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?
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Am I Required To Take My Clothes Off In A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo 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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I Am Running Late For My Commercial Audition Who Do I Call?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf 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?
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Should I Touch The Other Actor In My Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I ask the other performer if I can touch them in a commercial audition?
How do I know how far to go with touching my scene partner in a commercial audition?
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I Feel Like I'm Wrong For This Audition, Should I Cancel?
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www.StoryTellersConservatoryWhy am I going in for this commercial, I'm wrong for it!
Why is the casting director bringing me in against type?
Is it a waste of time to go to a commercial casting wh... -
How Is My Resume Important For Commercial Casting?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo resumes matter to commercial casting directors?
Will a commercial agent care about my resume?
Do I list my previous commercials on my resume?
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Can I Say No To A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan 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?
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What Are The Downfalls Of Doing Non-Union Commercials?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAre non-union commercials dangerous?
Will I be looked after on non-union commercials?
Will I be safe on non-union commercial?
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How Many Commercials Auditions Should I Expect A Month?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAm I going out for commercial casting enough?
Is my agent getting my out enough commercially?
How many times do other actors go out commercially?
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How Many People Are Seen For A Typical SAG-AFTRA Commercial?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow 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 ... -
How Can I Get My Agent To Put Me Up For More Comedic Commercials?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWho tends to get seen for comedy castings in the commercial work?
What training attracts a commercial casting director?
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Are Their Certain Products I Should Avoid Auditioning For Because Of My Image?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat ads should I not do?
Should I avoid sanitary products?
Should I not to alcohol campaigns?
Should I avoid gambling ad campaigns?
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My Agent Called For A Same Day Commercial Audition But I'm Working! Help!
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI'm not available for auditions, will my commercial casting drop me?
My work hours aren't flexible, is this a problem for commercial castings?
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Without a Script, How Can I Prep For A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow do I prep for a commercial audition without a script?
How can I be ready for a commercial audition?
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My Agent Has Sent Me In For A Brand I've Already Done A Commercial for...?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs it good or bad if I've worked for this brand before?
Do I disclose that I've done this series of spots before?
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Why Is Casting Asking Me To Hold Up My Hands To Camera?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow 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?
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Can I Paraphrase In A Commercial Audition? I Only Got The Script When I Arrived!
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan 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... -
I'm Allergic To The Food I Need To Eat In This Commercial, Should I Lie?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill 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?
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I'm Vegetarian & My Agent Wants Me To Go For A Meat Product TVC, What Do I Do?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI 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...
