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. Getting that callback is a huge validation that we did something right in the audition room, and caught someone's attention, and this is also worth telling friends, family, and Facebook pals. 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.
There are definitely two ways to look at this situation, and I wanted to open up this discussion in our chat box. Do you share your auditions with anyone? Perhaps, only with mom and dad, close friends, and partners. Do you share the exciting news in a Facebook post? If you don't share the news, and you choose to keep this private, what are your specific reasons behind doing so?
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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Extras needed for movie scene filming on April Saturday 23rd
We're filming some pickup scenes for an independent action movie, on April
Saturday 23rd. Filming will take place in Seattle. The scene shows a
group of crazy people (the extras) walking ominously down a hallway,
carrying weapons like clubs. We need a few male and female extras. There may
also be outdoor shots. This is a volunteer position. The call time for
extras is 10 a.m.
Reply to: If you'd like to volunteer, please email Liberationthemovie@gmail.com
Source: Performers Callboard
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CARMEN Youth Chorus Auditions - Seattle Opera
Seattle Opera
Youth Chorus Auditions
CARMEN
Seattle Opera is auditioning children 9-14 years of age who have unchanged voices (treble voices only), both boys and girls encouraged to audition.
Children are asked to sing one memorize piece, in any language.
Children must bring sheet music with them.
Audition dates:
May 10, 14, 19, 2011
Show rehearses August/September 2011,
performs October 15-29, 2011 (9 performances).
Reply to: Please phone (206) 676-5812 to sign up for audition time slot and to get additional information.
Source: Performers Callboard
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Seattle Feature Film Looking for Extras!!!
“Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas”—a feature film being shot in Seattle—is
looking for volunteer extras of all ages to help bring this magical
Christmas movie to life! And we want YOU!
Here is a list of days we need extras. If interested, please shoot us
an email to the address below with the following information:
• FIRST/LAST NAME
• # OF PEOPLE INTERESTED (FAMILIES ARE GREAT! THE BIGGER THE BETTER!)
• AGES OF EACH PERSON
• PRIMARY PHONE
• AVAILABLITY FOR EACH OF THE DATES LISTED BELOW
PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A PICTURE AND OUTFIT SIZES (PANT & SHIRT SIZE).
EXTRAS NEEDED ON:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 through FRIDAY, APRIL 15
(LARGE AUDIENCE FOR STAGE SHOW - STILL NEED LOTS OF PEOPLE)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, DAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, DAY
MONDAY, APRIL 25, DAY
THRUSDAY, APRIL 28, DAY
***** All extras will receive a catered lunch. *****
THANK YOU!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!
Reply to: ryank.ricks@gmail.com
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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Missing Key auditions
Hey all CG Productions is hosting auditions for student short film non
paid called Missing Key on April 30 from 9am to 5pm at Seattle Film
Institute 1709 23rd avenue seattle wa 98112 must have a audition time
slot.
We are looking for the following
Boy white age 11 to 12
Middle age man around 20 white
Man around 40 white
Woman is in her 30s white
Neighbor can be white in his 40s
Grandson white around 10 to 12
Boy in toy store could be age 10 to 12
please note that the ages don't have to match
if you fit the list above people email us at calebguyll@frontier.com
to get a time slot also for more info on the film check
calebguyllproductions.com
please note that we will be shooting in may and most of the film is
going to be done with a green screen and this is a non paid film but
everyone will copy of script
MUST HAVE AN AUDITION SLOT TO AUDITION
Email and tell us what timeyou would like to audtion.
Please bring head shot to audition.
At the audition you will do a cold read from the script and some
improve.
Reply to: calebguyll@frontier.com
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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Actors needed for shoot on 4/16
We are looking for actors and non-actors of all ages, sizes and types to
appear in interview footage that will appear in the forthcoming short
science fiction film Love in the year 2000.
The footage will be used as background throughout the film, in which
interviewees describe their jobs as "relationship representatives."
It will be very simple -- just an interview against a backdrop. There will
be a page or two or dialogue to read, and should not take more than 10 or 15
minutes of your time. This is unpaid.
Shooting will take place Saturday, April 16 from 2-5 pm in West Seattle.
Please let me know if you are interested or have questions. Thanks.
David Miller
Director and Producer, Love in the year 2000
Producer, Marrow
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2934697/
Reply to: If you are interested, please email loveintheyear2000@gmail.com with a
current photo and contact and we will follow up with additional details.
Source: Performers Callboard
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Call for Extras 4/14/11 - Feature-Length Indie Film
A.K. Films is looking for extras to appear in their feature-length independent film, "The Pony Man," this Thursday, April 14th from 7 - 9 PM. The scene will be filmed in an office in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle. Actors must be 25 years or older. Business/office attire is required for all roles.
For location details, please RSVP to Producer Dave McCaul by writing him at mccauliflower@hotmail.com or calling 206-427-8877. Thanks!
The Pony Man: film synopsis
His job: outsourced. His home: commandeered by his couch-potato daughter. But Ed Heller's not losing hope. Inspired by a homeless street clown, Ed's decided to reinvent himself. With a Polaroid camera slung around his neck and a pony at his side, Ed's going door to door. Will Seattle put out the welcome mat? (coming to a theater near you in early 2012)
Reply to: For location details, please RSVP to Producer Dave McCaul by writing him at mccauliflower@hotmail.com or calling 206-427-8877
Source: Performers Callboard
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