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Castings and Auditions

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8 Tips For Winning Over A Casting Director

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television, Industry News

We asked Industry Professional Actor and Casting Director Jo Briant Questions and she Delivered with Exclusive behind-the-scenes industry Tips/Secrets to take away & Increase your chances of Recognition in the auditioning process!  1 – What’s one thing you always look for when reviewing a self-tape? “Living fully activated in the scene and listening and reacting in the present moment.” 2 – What colour backdrop should I use? “There’s no right or wrong answer to this. If you can afford to buy a backdrop I would choose either slate grey or blue. If you are on a budget then a clear…

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5 Email Templates For Contacting Talent Agents

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As an aspiring actor, it’s important to understand the process of reaching out to talent agents. Talent agents are professionals who help actors find work in the entertainment industry. They are responsible for negotiating contracts, securing auditions, and managing the careers of their clients. They work closely with casting directors, producers, and other industry professionals to help their clients get noticed and land roles. Getting signed by a talent agent can be a game-changer for an actor’s career. Not only do agents have connections within the industry that can lead to auditions and job opportunities, but they also provide guidance…

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How To Reach Out To Acting Agents

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Hello, aspiring actors! It’s completely normal to feel nervous about reaching out to talent agents.  But don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through the process with some tips and tricks to make it a little less intimidating. 1 – Do your research First things first, do your research. Make sure the talent agent you’re reaching out to represents actors in your genre or niche. There’s no point in reaching out to a talent agent who exclusively represents athletes if you’re a theater actor. Take some time to go through their website, read their bios, and check out their social…

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Top 10 Acting Schools Around the World

By Castings and Auditions, Events and Community, Film and Television, Industry News, Theatre

If you’re looking to pursue a career in the dramatic arts, you may be wondering which drama schools are the best around the world. Well, wonder no more! Here are our top 10 picks for drama schools that offer fantastic training, opportunities, and resources to help you develop your craft: The Juilliard School – Located in New York City, Juilliard is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world. (Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain, Robin Williams, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone) Yale School of Drama – Yale is known for its rigorous training program…

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5 Ways To Get Work As An Actor

By Castings and Auditions, Events and Community

Hey there aspiring actor! So, you’re looking to get your foot in the door of the acting world, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. As an acting school that has seen many talented actors come and go, we’ve picked up a thing or two about how to get work as an actor. So, let’s dive in! 1 – Network When it comes to networking in the entertainment industry, it’s important to remember that building relationships is key. Attending industry events such as film festivals, conferences, and premieres is a great way to meet other professionals in your field….

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5 FREE Contemporary Comedy Audition Monologues For Women

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television, Theatre

Finding the ideal monologue is a crucial component of audition preparation. You want to make sure it highlights your best qualities and skills. I have some monologues that I really enjoy performing, but am I cut out to play the role? Both the actor and the monologue must be a good fit for the role.  And the monologue must be the right fit for the audition. So here is a free list of audition monologues for women of different ages in the contemporary comedy style. Please note: No copyright infringement is intended and we fully acknowledge the source of all…

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PAC Talks: Arka Das

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television

Arka Das is coming to PAC for two very special events this September. What better way to get to know him than this very tacky and poorly-edited video?! How To Be The Master of Your Own Camel Auditioning Workshop with Arka Das ABOUT ARKA DAS Actor, writer, director Arka is an actor and filmmaker from Sydney, Australia, whose work includes award winning Australian and international film, TV & stage credits. Arka has starred in Academy Award nominated film Lion and will be seen in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Mulan. His TV credits include Top of the Lake: China Girl,…

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8 Similarities between Acting and Yoga

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television, Theatre

In a time where our perceived value is often measured by how productive or efficient or visible on social media we are, it’s so easy to feel lost in our screens and disconnected from the natural, social environment that we’re a part of.  And with feelings of stress, anxiety and depression so common now, it’s no wonder tools like yoga and meditation that help to counteract these feelings are so accessible. But while yoga and meditation have helped so many reconnect with themselves and others, they’re not for everyone. The thought of doing just one downward dog in a room…

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17 Of The Best FREE Monologues For Teens

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television, Theatre

Finding the right monologue is such an important part of preparing for an audition. You want to make sure you find one that shows off your best attributes and talents and puts you in the best light, which is not an easy task! This is why we’ve scoured the Internet and our favourite monologue books to curate this list of free monologues for teenagers, split into male and female. There’s a wide range of topics, personality types and genres to pick from – all entertaining and all on the shorter side to keep your audience engaged. Please note: No copyright…

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7 Ways to Deal with Audition Rejection  

By Castings and Auditions, Film and Television, Theatre

We take it you’ve clicked on this post because you’ve been given the bad news, or worse, no news at all. You don’t know why you didn’t get the part, or what they were looking for, and you probably won’t until you see it on screen a year from now – but don’t be disheartened! Even if you don’t feel it right now, you’re here because deep down you’re determined to keep acting and for that you should be applauded.  It’s been said that it takes a new actor 40 auditions to book one job and a more established actor…

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