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What Questions are Asked at Kids Acting Tryouts

QUESTION: What kind of questions do they ask on the first time you go to an audition? I have an interview for my kids next week for acting and I have no idea about what to do and what should they be prepared for. Please let me know. Thank you. ANSWER: You can find an […]

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What kind of smile at an audition?

QUESTION: In your acting auditions article, you say to smile at the casting directors or whoever is in the room. What kind of smile is best? For example, a teeth one? Thanks. ANSWER: A natural smile! I know it’s not always easy when you walk in an audition room to be natural, but just imagine […]

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What do i wear at acting auditions?

by Rose (Omaha, nebraska , usa) QUESTION: Should i dress up for an acting tryout? Should i do my hair different than i always do it ? ANSWER: You should look like the headshot you submitted for the role. You want your acting headshot to look like you, so usually you don’t need to dress […]

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They Knew What They Wanted: Contemporary or Classical?

by Maddie (Michigan) QUESTION: They Knew What They Wanted was written in the 20s. Now I know that for songs, contemporary applies to anything after the 60s, but as far as plays go… Classical seems to define Shakespeare or Ancient Greek Theatre. Are plays written in the 1920s considered contemporary or classical? ANSWER: Usually, what […]

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How to get an agent??

QUESTION: I’m new to the whole acting biz and I was wondering how you get an agent??? I haven’t had any acting experience but I’m taking a class…… how could i get an agent? ANSWER: Sign up for a good industry showcase (a scene night where acting agents, managers and other industry professionals come watch […]

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How Do I Get Acting Auditions in Ohio?

by Hasani Carter (Lima Ohio) QUESTION: I live in Lima Ohio so mostly i go to websites to find auditions and they are always ripoffs/scams. What do I do and how do i get an agent? ANSWER: Yes, there are a lot of audition scams on the internet. The main legitimate audition websites hardly have […]

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Getting Acting Jobs with No Training

QUESTION: First off I would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to give important advice and tips to inspire actors! My name is Robert Ambers. What I want to ask you is where and how do I go about starting a career in acting? I have been in a few […]

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Getting a Part without a Callback Audition

QUESTION: What if you did not get on the call back list? could you still get a part that is small? ANSWER: Sometimes you will get a part without a callback. It really depends on the project. Sometimes, when you audition for the decision makers (the director, producer, etc.) and they know they want you, […]

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First Time Auditioning

QUESTION: It’s my first time auditioning and i dont know anything about acting… what should i wear? what should i do if i get nervous? lastly do you have any tips that i should use durring the audition? ANSWER: Congratulations! Your first audition ever is a very exciting event. If you want to become an […]

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What can i do if i missed my callback?

QUESTION: What can i do if i missed my callback? My phone acts stupid sometimes and i didnt hear it. ANSWER: Oh, no! The first thing is to get a reliable phone. Actors work too hard to get auditions not to know about their callback when they get one. You should also always have your […]