Lou Mitchell (Interview)
Australian Casting Director that’s been in the game for over 30 years! A crucial member of Maura Fay Casting she’s cast roughly 280 episodes of television and 20 films. Her longest running shows include 65 eps of Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, 74 eps of The Saddle Club, 58 eps of City Homicide, and 19 eps of The Doctor Blake Mysteries for which she won the New York Festivals Bronze World Medal for drama casting
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A Conversation With Casting Director Lou Mitchell
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubLou Mitchell is an Australian casting director that’s been in the game for over 30 years!
A crucial member of Maura Fay Casting she’s cast roughly 280 episodes of television and 20 films.
Her longest running shows in...
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Lou Mitchell: Rapidfire
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhere 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 sessions?
Do you ask for headshots and resumes in hardc... -
What Are Some Do(s) & Dont(s) For Self Tapes?
Lou Mitchell
What are the do's and don't's of self tapes?
Can you tell me the dos and don't of self tapes?
Are there some dos and don'ts of self tapes?
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What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhat 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 my self tapes be downloadable?
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Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubDo 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 deal breaker?
Can a bad self tape reader stop me from boo... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Representation?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWould 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 management if you didn't request them?
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If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Character's Lines Myself?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubCan 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 I can't get another actor to read opposite, can I tap... -
How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubHow 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 watch a whole self tape?
Do you turn a self tape off w... -
What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhat backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
What color is best for backdrops?
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What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhat 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?
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What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhy 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 c... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubDo 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?
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If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubI 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?
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In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubShould 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?
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What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubHow many new actors vs working actors do you see?
What’s the percentage of new actors vs working actors that you audition?
How many new actors do you see for a role?
How many actors you already know are in the casting pr... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubCan 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 i... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubCan 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?
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubIs 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 re... -
Where Do You Post Auditions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhere does Lou Mitchell post auditions?
Where can I find auditions for Lou Mitchell?
How does my agent see auditions from Lou Mitchell?
Where can I find auditions notices from Lou Mitchell Casting?
Does Lou Mitchell post... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhere 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 be a reader for auditions at CD offices?
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How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snow River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle Club, City HomicideHow do you select actors to audition?
How do you decide who comes in for an audition or not?
What makes you choose an actor for an audition?
Why do you choose an actor to audition?
How do you choose acto... -
What Would You Like Actors To Know In General About Casting?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubWhat do you want actors to know about the casting process?
Can you share something that will demystify the casting process?
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When Is It Appropriate To Approach a Casting Director Directly?
When, if ever, can I reach out directly to a CD?
Do actors contact casting directors directly?
Can I contact a CD directly?
Is it appropriate to call a CD?
Can I mail Lou Mitchell my materials?
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Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Lou Mitchell
Casting Director | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Saddle ClubIs Lou Mitchell teaching any classes at this time?
Is Lou Mitchell teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Lou Mitchell coming up?
Is Lou Mitchell teaching soon?
What Classes Are You Teaching At This Time Lou Mitc...
