While having the talent and ambition to succeed in the acting industry is very important, it means nothing if you can’t land roles that you audition for. Casting directors play a very vital role in moving an actor’s career forward; <!–more—> they are responsible for selecting the suitable characters for any project be it TV, movies, theatre, music video and many more. Wow them at an audition and you start to get more call-backs, and land your favorite roles. Therefore, to stand out of the crowd and make a good first impression, here are 5 ways to make a CASTING DIRECTORS HAPPY from MRP.

  1. Your audition begins as soon as you walk into the room. Dress your best and enter the room with confidence.
  2. Leave all personal baggage at the door. This is work and you need to be focused solely on being professional.
  3. Show the directors that you really want the part. Carry out all research and find out any pertinent information about the story, the characters and anything else you can think of.
  4. You are there to show your talent and should be prepared with the brief you received. However, be open to receiving directions from the casting crew and follow them gracefully.
  5. Don’t apologize. If you stumble or make a mistake, maintain your poise. Do not blame anyone or anything and keep going.

In conclusion, if you can you are confident, professional, well prepared and ready to follow direction, you are well on your way to standing out and getting noticed during casting calls and upping your chances of getting that favorite phone call, “You booked it!”

Oh and remember to say thank you to the casting director(s) at the end of the audition.

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