As many of us already know, this industry can be very competitive. While you may go into an audition and nail it, you may learn later that they were looking for an actor with blonde hair and blue eyes, as opposed to the gorgeous red hair and dark eyes you were born with.
There are things in this industry that are out of our control when it comes to casting. The things that are in our control are those we should be working on and bettering to ensure we can better our chances of getting cast. The obvious traits in our control are talent, and we have discussed the importance of continuing to take classes and train. The not-so-obvious things in our control focus in on looks.
Many will tell you that maintaining healthy eating habits and a healthy figure are part of the job. In a recent news article, a variety of celebrities were interviewed for tips and advice on how they maintain their killer bods, and it came down to two simple things: nutrition and exercise. Yes, they have money for a nutritionist and a personal trainer, but they also consistently eat the same number of calories everyday, and workout everyday. This helps them stay fit, helps them look healthy, and even helps them keep their skin looking nice and fresh.
There was recently a casting for hand models, and many of us may have looked down at our hands to find scratches, scars, and unkept nails. This is another thing in our control - making sure that from head to toe, we look good for the part we are auditioning for.
It sounds obvious, but in this industry, you are the product, so being the best you is vital.
Maybe it's not as important to maintain your looks, but keeping your mind at ease is sufficient in helping you live a healthy lifestyle, and stay calm and collected when you audition and book those parts.
What do you do to stay healthy, relaxed and at ease, and looking good? Do you whiten your teeth, work out regularly, meditate, do yoga, or even sleep with gloves on to protect your hands? This industry is full of secrets to keep you looking and feeling good, but sometimes it's just as simple as working out, eating right, and doing whatever you need to do to stay grounded and relaxed.
Share your success stories on how you stay on top of looking the best you can and as grounded as you can be.
As always, if you are a fan of the blog, please share this with actor friends. If you have any feedback for me on how to improve my blog, share this with me so that I may work on improving the blog.
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EffectiveArts Audition
Make a Difference in the World
Improvisational Acting Work
All positions paid.
EffectiveArts is expanding and has opportunities for Seattle-area actors in
early June.
Audition Date:
Sunday, May 22, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Audition Requirements:
Actors of various demographics will be considered- 18 and over only.
Improvisation experience preferred.
Come ready to play and to improvise based on a scene description. Please
plan to be ready at 2 o'clock for a group activity and stay for as long as 2
hours.
Casting is limited. Audition location (Seattle) will be sent to actors
chosen to attend.
Callbacks will be held at the audition.
Company Information:
EffectiveArts, Inc. (www.effectivearts.com) is a training and development
firm dedicated to organizations being successful with their missions and
being great places to work. EffectiveArts is based on the wedding of social
science research methodologies and the arts. To date, EffectiveArts has
offered more than 1,500 educational experiences for more than 17,000 people.
EffectiveArts was founded and is directed by Dr. Jim Boggs.
Submit by sending Headshot and Resume to
phil@effectivearts.com.
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Casting Call for SCAR and Hoemliss
TALENT NEEDED FOR 2 SHORT FILMS IN PUYALLUP AREA
We are casting multiple roles for a three (3) day short film called SCAR to be
held
at a house on May 29th, June 5th and June 12th (Sundays) in the Puyallup area.
We are also casting for one role for a one (1) day shoot for the film Hoemliss
at a house on
May 28th (Saturday) in the Puyallup area.
Roles for SCAR:
Three best friends trying to make it big on the hit TV show Jackass:
· Mike (Age 18-25) Caucasian
· Chris (Age 18-25) Any race
· Travis (Age 18-25) Any race
Role for Hoemliss:
Loving young father of Sophia.
- Seann (Age 18-25) Caucasian
These roles are non-paid. We will provide food and send actors a DVD of the
film.
Must attend casting. Casting will be held
Tuesday, May 24th 9am-12pm
The Art Institute of Seattle
2323 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
We will see you at the casting!
For any questions, please email me.
Thank you!
Brittany
253.370.3770
Reply to: Please e-mail BrinniLinni2@comcast.net with your resume and headshot and an audition time between
9am-12pm that works best for you.
Source: Performers Callboard
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volunteer production interns
Abundant Productions (abundantproductions.biz) is seeking volunteer
production interns to focus on social media for its film, Stop Requested --
the first 16 pages of which will be shot at the end of May in Seattle
(indiegogo.com/stoprequested). IMDB credit as production intern offered to
those that successfully provide URLS and/or screenshot evidence of the
following by June 30, 2011. Note: our indiegogo URL must be included with
all posts (evidence of same required):
1) Three separate posts to at least three popular social media sites
(Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, etc.). Note: interns must have 300+ friends on
Facebook or MySpace; 2) Posting about Stop Requested on three blogs; 3)
Five re-tweets about Stop Requested. Note: must have 30+ followers on
Twitter; 4) Post on two forums that you regularly visit (e.g., favorite
websites, discussion forums, etc.).
Reply to: Questions, more information or to submit your proof of work contact
lorrainem@abundantproductions.biz
Source: Performers Callboard
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EXTRAS needed for Short Film in Olympia; directed by Alan Lee Baker
OLYMPIA FILM ORG is a production group dedicated to fun and education;
helping all actors and production crew develop their full potential through
the practice of their craft.
*"INTIMATE STRANGER"*
*The paths of two women, one homely and God-fearing, the other destitute and
drug-addicted, collide in a struggle where one must die if the other is to
be redeemed.*
We are looking for extras available Tuesday and Wednesday nights for 3 weeks
beginning May 24th. Shoots will begin at dark and continue until sunup.
Looking for 35 years old and up, male and female, to play dual roles as
homeless people and mental patients in two different locations.
Non-payed, Non-union, Good Food and Good Times for all, posting of rough cut
and final cut on Vimeo.com, and copies as appropriate/needed.
Reply to: Send availability to OlympiaFilmOrg@gmail.com.
Source: Performers Callboard
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SEATTLE - Casting for feature film
Casting for feature film comedy to be shot in August. Award winning local
crew will be conducting auditions over the next month.
All roles will require acting experience. There will be additional casting
calls for smaller roles and extras later down the line.
To be considered for a role, please put the name of the character you are
interested in on the subject line of your email and send or link a photo and
link to your reel or resume.
MAIN CHARACTERS: will need to commit to three weeks of shooting and a lot of
rehearsals. Must have excellent comedic timing and acting experience.
RICH 15-18, slightly awkward, very dry, nervous
CHAD 15-18, smartass, loud, boisterous
SUPPORTING CAST:
BARRY 40-50, sleazy, smirking, never wrong
KYLE 40-50, Kosovo war veteran, PTSD disorder, overprotective father
RUSS 40-50, golden boy, witty, charming, man's man,
MOM 35-45, loving, effervescent, mild personality
JENNY 15-18, blonde, cheerleader type
KRISTIE 30-40, super smart, cunning
SAMSON 15-18, nerdy
Reply to: To be considered for a role, please put the name of the character you are
interested in on the subject line of your email and send or link a photo and
link to your reel or resume to bradyhall@gmail.com.
Source: Performers Callboard
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