Greg Apps

Greg Apps

Greg Apps ( https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/ ) began his career as an actor but transitioned into casting almost 40 years ago!

He’s cast 100’s of television episodes including Australian classics, Round the Twist, Lift Off, Winter, Deadline Gallipoli and Wanted.

Having been involved with 74 film projects to date, he’s best known for Australian casting on Mission Impossible II, Knowing, Russell Crowe’s breakout film Romper Stomper and the film that thrust Eric Bana into the international spotlight, ‘Chopper’.

Greg is also a leading educator and had founded the well-renowned online acting school “The Audition Technique”.

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  • A Conversation with Casting Director, Greg Apps

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique - https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/

    Greg Apps began his career as an actor but transitioned into casting almost 40 years ago!

    He has cast 100s of television epi...

  • Greg Apps Rapidfire

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Where do you post auditions?
    Do you audition non-union actors?
    Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Elligible make a difference?
    Where do you find readers for your audition ...

  • How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Right for the role?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    How long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
    How much do you watch of a self Tape?
    How much of a self tape do you watch?
    Do you ...

  • What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Self Tapes?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

  • If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Character's Lines Myself?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Can I tape my own voice reading the other role's lines for a self tape?
    When I can't find a reader can I record on my own?
    Can I tape a self tape without a reader?
    If...

  • What Backdrop Dolors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Does Greg App like a certain backdrop color?
    Does Greg apps prefer a blue background for tapes?
    How do I choose the color for my self tape studio?
    What is Greg Apps' ...

  • Have You Hired An Actor From An Unsolicited Self Tape?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Has an unsolicited tape ever led to a booking?
    Have you booked from a tape you didn't ask for before?
    Has your office hired actors from tapes you didn't request befor...

  • Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Do bad self tape readers ruin self tapes?
    What is the impact of a bad reader in a self tape?
    Should I retape if my reader is bad?
    Are bad readers on a self tape a dea...

  • Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors Or Representation?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Would you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
    Would you want a tape that you didn't ask for if it was sent by an agent you trusted?
    Do you watch tapes sent by...

  • Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Should I send a second option on a self tape?
    Does casting watch second takes on self tapes?
    Should my self tapes have a take 2?
    Should I include a take 2?
    Do you sug...

  • What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    What method should I submit my tape via?
    Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
    Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
    Should m...

  • 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 Technique

    What 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 Technique

    Why 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...

  • In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

  • How Does Your Office Refine Submissions & Select Which Actors To Audition?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

  • Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Auditions?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

  • 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 Technique

    Can 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...

  • If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    I 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 ...

  • 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 Technique

    Can 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...

  • 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 Technique

    Do 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 ...

  • Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Where do you look for readers?
    Who read for your actors in auditions?
    At auditions, who is the reader?
    Can I be a reader for your auditions?
    Where can I regifted to b...

  • Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Do you see non-union actors?
    Do you only see union actors?
    Do you see union and non-union actors?
    If I am non-union, will you see me?
    Does Greg Apps see non-union act...

  • Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique

    Do you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Do casting directors exp...

  • How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?

    Greg Apps, CGA
    Casting Director | Romper Stomper, Chopper, Mission Impossible 2, Round the Twist
    Teacher | The Audition Technique