by Cast It Admin | Nov 3, 2017 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., Uncategorized
I always like to keep things in perspective when casting. A favorite phrase of mine: We aren’t curing cancer, we are casting a commercial. This is important for me, personally, to keep in mind because things can get stressful quickly in the world of commercials and...
by Cast It Admin | Oct 2, 2017 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., Uncategorized, US
I just scrapped my planned subject for this column. Why? Because I was going to address some nuances… some (seemly) silly subtleties of the commercial world. Unfortunately, it’s become clear over the last few casting sessions I’ve had that some bigger issues should...
by Cast It Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | Commercial Actors Should Never..., US
There are many, many different commercial audition scenarios. Just when you think you’ve experienced them all, I guarantee there will be a new curveball thrown your way. And it’s part of the fun, yes? But there are consistent scenarios that you can expect to encounter...
by Cast It Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized, US
Okay, so you’ve gotten your audition sides. You’re lucky enough to have 48 hours to read them, research the role and get at least functionally off book. You’ve worked with coaches and friends, mouthed the words over and over at the coffee shop, on the train, in the...
by Cast It Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | The Competitive Edge, US
A neutral performance or audition is a bad audition. You need to get to the point where you know if your performance is too big or too neutral. Acting too big and too over-the-top is a legitimate concern, resulting in a performance that is fake and not connected. ...