by Cast It Admin | Dec 1, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records There is a trend happening in commercial casting that isn’t a good one. I feel fairly secure in calling it a trend (and not just an issue with my own company) because I’ve seen multiple posts on social media over the last several...
by Cast It Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records The theatrical world differs in many ways from the commercial world. Things move at a slower pace. There seems to be a willingness to venture outside desired specs, if any were even specified. Subtlety in wardrobe is respected;...
by Cast It Admin | Oct 2, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records An actor self-submitting has become a definite THING. And for the most part I think it’s a good thing. A good option, both for actors and for casting directors. But it’s also tricky. There are pitfalls galore, and I believe in a...
by Cast It Admin | Sep 2, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records Acting isn’t a profession for the weak. I admire all of you out there who do what you do. I just had a conversation with a director (while sitting in a session) about the audition process and the courage it must take for an actor...
by Cast It Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records I’m often asked about trends in commercial casting. What’s hot and what’s not? My answer as of late tends to include “real people”… non-models, relatable people vs. Barbie people. Hooray! Quirky and dorky people are cool as of...
by Cast It Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
by Casting Director, Laurie Records Casting kids is quite an experience. You never quite know what is going to happen during the session. Who knows what they might say… they are awfully honest. What you see is what you get. I think adult actors could stand...
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