Casting Calls - What To Do

A casting call has come your way, and you finally get your first chance. Or maybe it's another chance to get that role or get that part and say goodbye to the life of wishing and wanting to be an actor. This next opportunity could be the moment that changes your life forever. You can already start to imagine what you will say to those friends at school or family members that thought you would never make it.

Does some of this sound familiar? Well if so, be aware. It can be a double edged sword. Yes, having a drive and a passion is a good thing because it can make you take risks. Having drive challenges you and leads to new doors opening. So imagining a better future and believing in your dream is a most necessary step to success. But the other edge of this sword is if your mind is all wrapped up in the "what will happen when I get the role" you have forgotten the most important part... "Getting the role first". Your audition can be very important for you in achieving your goals.

Also you are putting more pressure on yourself than is necessary, this is the first tip in auditions. Be completely present with the audition, not what may happen if you get it or when you get it. The audition is your chance to be an actor. It may just be for one person and a camera who is seeing multiple people do the same thing, but this casting call is your chance to act, so enjoy it. Fall in love with the moment. Just by changing the way you look at a casting call can make you come across more relaxed during your audition.

Changing your casting call from being something you have to succeed at to something that is a chance for you to act and show what you've got. This will lead to a more desired outcome at your casting call. Being desperate to get the role is good to drive you to get to the casting call, but does not serve you once you are there.

Another really great tip is for you to arrive on time at your casting. Better yet, be at least 30 minutes early! If you happen to get there more than 30 minutes early, don't go in yet. Seeing everyone else at the audition can get you more nervous. Go take a walk and get your head around your audition. Get your brain clear, and this should really help you at your casting call. Then, go in 30 minutes early.

Reality Show Casting Calls - Tips and Advice

Okay, so you have made the decision to go to the casting for a Reality Show. Either your friends convinced you to go the audition, or maybe your family coerced you that you would be perfect for a reality show audition. Or maybe you have just decided on your own that it's something you want to do. It doesn't matter why you decided that you wanted to audition for your favorite tv show. The great thing is you are going to give the audition a go.

But what now? What should you expect? What should you wear? What should you do?
Make sure to read ALL of the reality show casting call information, and any other casting advertisements for the show. Do a little research about the show, and what the show producers wish to create with this show. Get an idea of what it is all about, but try not to form an opinion.

Getting an idea about the reality show you wish to audition for prepares you and takes away some nervousness of the unknown. This is a good thing! But if you start to form opinions of what it's going to be like, and what's going to happen at your open casting call, and how you have to act, you are limiting yourself. Limiting yourself is not so good. Be open to the possibility for everything to be completely different. Show business really loves surprises! Remember this is entertainment and they are always looking to be new and different. Be prepared to do anything and have fun with that potential, go to the reality show casting call to enjoy the casting.

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the casting call. Plan to be 30 minutes early to your audition. You don't want to be late. Being late causes stress and you may miss out altogether. Have a bottle of water and some small high energy snacks. You may be there for awhile. Also with excitement, stress, and anticipation of your audition, you can get fatigued easily because you burn up carbohydrates quicker.

Now remember to be your self. Don't try and be something or someone else that you are not. You may think this makes you stand out, but, it's not what the reality show casting call directors are looking for. Even if you did get by the first open casting call by being something you are not, that will soon become apparent and this could ruin future opportunities. Good luck with your casting call, and break a leg!