Tag Archives: audition tips

What to Wear to Your Zoom Audition

Posted on April 12, 2021 by John Casablancas

Clothes make the man, or, in this case, the audition. Luckily, the rules of the wardrobe haven’t changed drastically since the switch to Zoom. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t always refresh your knowledge of how to dress for audition … Continue reading →

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Steps to Prepare for a Zoom Audition

Posted on March 2, 2021 by John Casablancas

Now, more than ever, auditions are going digital through the use of Zoom. While your in-person audition skills might be incredible, online is an entirely different medium. Take these steps to ensure your auditions aren’t duds. Ditch the Smartphone While … Continue reading →

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What NOT to Do During an Audition

Posted on November 23, 2020 by John Casablancas

We often list what we should do during an audition but rarely to do we go over the biggest faux pas. Here are the top offenders to avoid. Show Up Unprepared Everything the casting directors will want from you is … Continue reading →

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Standing Out in an Audition

Posted on August 10, 2020 by John Casablancas

There are a lot of artists out there and you’re just one more in a sea of hundreds of thousands. Each one of you is vying for that next gig and the audition is where the rubber meets the road. … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Acting Age Range

Posted on February 19, 2020 by John Casablancas

Age plays a very important role in what you can and can’t be cast as. Instead of taking this as a limiting factor, here’s how to use your age as leverage to land more parts. The Basics So where do … Continue reading →

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Modeling Audition Etiquette

Posted on November 5, 2019 by John Casablancas

As a model, you will work with countless individuals. From makeup artists to photographers, nothing is more important for nailing repeat work than practicing proper etiquette both at shows and auditions. It communicates that you are respectful of everyone’s time … Continue reading →

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How Much Makeup is Right for an Audition?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by John Casablancas

Applied makeup amount suggestions for an audition varies greatly from person to person. Some cake it on imagining they’re already on stage and in full regalia. Others abhor the stuff and refuse to touch it unless they have to. The … Continue reading →

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Child Acting

Posted on August 5, 2019 by John Casablancas

Your child is dead set on acting, but they are pretty young, meaning they’ll rely on you for the majority of their support in this venture. Do you agree to it? Do you tell them to wait until they’re 18? … Continue reading →

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How to Dress for a Modeling Audition

Posted on May 20, 2019 by John Casablancas

Before you walk the runway, you need to work the audition room with nothing but your confidence and an outfit that tells the judges everything they need to know about your potential. Ready and Researched Before donning your audition attire, … Continue reading →

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Acting Audition: How to Dress

Posted on April 15, 2019 by John Casablancas

You’ve memorized your monologue. You’ve studied the play you’re auditioning for. You’ve nailed your headshot and resume. Now for the final piece of the puzzle—your outfit.  Capture the Character Assuming the audition is for a specific play rather than an … Continue reading →

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