![]() ![]() Do not send pictures of your body scantily clad (I am sorry that it has to be said).If you ask questions which can be answered in the post, then you will not do yourself any favors with the casting people/producer. Have you experienced any creative ways actors have effectively drawn your attention enough for you to give them an audition or general meeting Do good work. Read the posting carefully, then reply with your submission and any questions.This is especially appropriate if you know the producer and they REALLY want you for the role. If you are in the union, you *might* be able to help a non-union project turn union if you can help them with the paperwork. This is a *rule* which does have an exception. They are well versed in audition questions for actors and know how to ask them without disrupting the creative process. If you are SAG-AFTRA and it is a non-union project. Furthermore, casting directors and their assistants are well versed in current casting practices and ensure the comfort and professional decorum required for working with performers.If you do not fit the description of the character.If you are not available for the dates of the audition, shoot, show, or rehearsals.Remember, this is a business, and producers want to work with professionals.Īnd, here is when you DO NOT submit at all: Remember, this a business, so addresses which look more like are more desirable and more professional than. Now, this is kind of a branding issue, but your Email handle should not be crass or foul, and cutesy Email handles might not be taken seriously either. If you look considerably different from your headshot, mention it, and send a second image to reflect your current look (say, you are sporting some facial hair or a new haircut). Oh, and while this may seem obvious, please send a headshot which looks like you. Now, this does not mean that you should not also provide a link which provides other information and content about you, just be sure to first do what was asked. Send a digital headshot, since that is what is typically requested. When it comes to your headshot and resume’, do not send a link to a headshot, resume’, website, etc. Know thyself, actors, especially physically, and submit appropriately.Ĥ. You should be submitting for roles which you can theoretically play. In the body of the Email, state which role(s) you would like to be considered for. Hogan).” Again, unless you are told otherwise.ģ. Perhaps like this: “Submission for the role of LANCE (David S. In the subject line of your Email, unless you are told otherwise, put the name of the character you are submitting for, along with your name. Read the breakdown carefully to determine if you are a good fit for the casting need, then follow the instructions of the posting.Ģ. Below are things you can do which will make you more “cast-able” in the eyes of the producer, casting director, director, and anyone else who wields power when it comes to whether or not you are called in for an audition.ġ. So, my dear actor, you have your hands on a breakdown, or a casting call, or whatever, and now you are going to submit yourself via Email. If you are submitting for a role, please read this post! Important career DOs and DON’Ts! ![]()
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