This page contains auditions posted on Monday, April 11, 2011.
Let's dive into a new topic of discussion for the week.
So, you've done your research to ensure that the audition is legitimate, and you've just received your audition time slot. You attend the audition, and it goes incredibly well, you received great feedback, and now you wait with anticipation to receive news about a callback. Giddy with excitement, you want to tell all of your friends, or even post on Facebook all about the audition. Whether before or after the audition, you want to share the news with friends and family, and even the world of Facebook.
But not so fast. Many seasoned actors will advice against sharing news of auditions, or even news of callbacks. If cast, this is exciting and can sometimes openly be shared, but actors are encouraged to keep their auditions and callbacks private. While there are many reason as to why, one of the biggest is that the audition process is a standard part of the job for an actor, but booking the job is what actually counts. Also, some of the big shows filming in Portland may have non disclosure agreements, meaning they are required to keep certain episode or character details quiet until the episode airs, and sharing information about your audition is in violation of this. So when you get called back for the role of a lifetime as the spy on Leverage, the producers and writers may not have publicized that they were bringing back the spy, and this news would have an effect on viewers, and even become an issue for those who enjoy watching the show every week. It may even jeopardize your ability to book the role.
A recent conversation took place on the social networking websites, where a local, professional actor, and very talented teacher and filmmaker wrote, "A car salesman doesn't post on his wall every time he shows a car to a customer."
For some of us, though, just getting the audition is a huge accomplishment, and is such a success that it deserves to be shared. Even sharing that success with the world of Facebook would provide the encouragement we need as actors to boost our confidence and push us to go up for more auditions. This may help put it into perspective for some, but I wanted to open up this discussion in our chat box.
Let's start up this week's chat and discuss your thoughts about posting auditions, callbacks, and even booked jobs for friends and family to see!
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Local Christmas Film Seeking Extras!
*Ira Finkelstein's Christmas* - a Christmas feature film being shot in
Seattle - is looking for large crowds of volunteer extras to fill up an
auditorium Wednesday, April 13 through Friday, April 15! Come join us for a
day of movie magic as we create a large audience for a theatrical
performance! Making an appearance those days will be principal cast members
including: veteran actor Elliot Gould (*Ocean's 11 &13),* along with local
stars Cynthia Geary (*Northern Exposure* sweetheart), Tony Doupe (*The Off
Hours*), Allen Galli, (*Frasier, Mad Love*), and Laura Kenny (*Rose Red,
Harry and the **Hendersons*).
It is an all day time commitment (7am to 7pm), but promises to be a great
experience for everyone involved. YOU ALSO WILL RECEIVE A PROFESSIONALLY
CATERED LUNCH!
If available for all 3 days - April 13,14,15 - and you want to be a part of
an up-and-coming holiday classic, please email us at the address listed
below!
Reply to: ryank.ricks@gmail.com
Source: Performers Callboard
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Auditions for "Charlie's Dilemma"
Project Description:
"Charlie's Dilemma"
about a young man trying to maintain his virginity in a modern dating world is a SAG deferred pay for narrative short seeks actors for small day parts in already cast indie short
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
interview/audition
Audition Requirements:
will email sides for preparation if interested
Describe any monetary compensation:
This is a SAG deferred film short which means there is no money up front but only after possible monies are made by the producer.
Will provide a copy/contract/meals provided
Character Breakdown / Project Needs
Fan#1 book lover, bookish with no sense of boundaries-any ethnicity-May 7
Fan#2 book lover but a dude who is a hugger-any ethnicity-May 21
Young man at party: writer who is a little self righteous,a bit green and a little intense for a party-May 28
Featured Extras required to act:
Black Children from ages 6-13 to play Haitians or actual Haitians children and African children welcomed:May 7, 14
10 extras to be divided into party scene-May 28
Theatre scene-June 4
2-3 Black women to play Haitian mothers, woman with baby great!
Reply to: Email Picture(By jpeg)/resume via email to sojournerfilms@gmail.com for consideration
Source: Private Submission
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