How to Answer Casting Calls

Knowing how to answer casting calls can land you the acting part that you have been waiting for. When you are a new actor or actress, you should go to as many auditions and casting calls as you can find. It is best if you have an agent, because your agent will help you to find the auditions.

AGENT - Hire an agent to help you get started in acting. It is very important for you to find an agent when you are new because it is very difficult to find auditions and casting calls on your own. It is also impossible to represent yourself. An agent is very crucial. You can use a friend, parent or family member as your agent as long as they know what they are doing. It is very important that you use someone that knows the industry when you are just starting out. A good agent will send you out on all casting calls and get you into the best auditions. It may take hundreds of auditions before you get a part, so do not give up too soon. A good agent will not charge you anything until you start getting paid yourself. Usually an agent will charge 10-15% of the amount that you make, so if you do not land a part and make money, your agent does not get paid.

PREPARE - Prepare and practice for auditions and casting calls. Practice by reading parts of a play in the mirror. It is important that you are very comfortable in front of other people. Set up a practice play at your home to do in front of friends and neighbors. If you are uncomfortable, do not worry, it is normal. You can keep practicing in front of others until you are comfortable.

SHOW UP - Show up on time and prepared to show your talent. Look your best and have confidence in your work. Attend as many casting calls and auditions that you can find. If you really want to be an actor or actress, you need to hang in there until you get a part. Do not give up too early. If you are diligent, you will eventually get a part and then you will know if acting is right for you. If you give up too soon, you will never have your dreams come true.

Knowing how to answer casting calls and auditions will help you to find your first part.