Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tahnee Harrison began dancing, singing and playing the piano at the tender age of 5.

By 15 years old, she was well on the way to stardom and was crowned Miss Nevada Teen USA in 2001. Read More

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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Nicole Dambro is a native Floridian, born and raised with a beach no more than 15 minutes away. Always a huge fan of the performing arts, she was heavily into theater, dance, and art in high school. <!–more—> After receiving a full academic scholarship to the University of Florida, Nicole studied Advertising and Management while pursuing her dance studies on the side. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree. Immediately upon graduating, Nicole relocated to Miami to audition for the NBA’s Miami HEAT Dancers. During her 2 seasons as a member of the Miami HEAT Dancers, Nicole danced for the NBA Finals, represented the NBA in Thailand as a HEAT ambassador, and was awarded “Rookie of the Year” during her first season. She also was also dancing in her second season when the HEAT won the 2012 NBA Championship. In addition to being a member of the Miami HEAT Dancers, Nicole was also a fitness model and dancer for live and television performances with artists such as Pitbull, J.Lo, Chino y Nacho, Ivy Queen, and other well-known Latin artists. After leaving the Miami HEAT Dancers, Nicole decided to move to Los Angeles to focus on building her acting career. In her short time in LA, she has already booked lead in over 8 independent films and has appeared in over 14 projects. Currently Nicole is the lead in an online show called “CON” for 2 seasons. The first season is being nominated for an Emmy Award in for best College Television series. She’s recently finished shooting a horror film called PITCHFORK which was directed by Glenn Douglas Packard. When she’s not in front of the camera she’s in the studio perfecting her craft. She currently studies with CM Acting Studio, where she writes original material and studies audition technique and improv. She also dabbles in the occasional stand-up comedy. Nicole enjoys cooking, outdoor activities, staying fit, going to the beach, Gator Football, Heat Basketball, art art ART!, movies, witty banter and all different kinds of music. She also donates to breast cancer research and cystic fibrosis research, two causes that are very close to her heart.   Connect with Nicole on social media:   FACEBOOK: Nicole Dambro TWITTER: @thenikkidee INSTAGRAM: @thenikkidee REPRESENTATION: The Brogan Agency

In the world of Instagrams and Snapchats your selfie skill is paramount. It’s your first impression and how people remember you. Each photo you put on your social media profiles tell people who you are, what you do, and what you stand for.