Casting calls are challenging. If only there was another way round, a lot of people would prefer to do something else other than stand in front of the panel and act. Ask any person on the smartest way to get on stage and you will be given a lot of answers on the way to approach a casting call. Different people develop pre-audition characters which may contribute to their failing in the interview. The best thing to overcome the stage fright that emanates from auditions can only be done through adequate preparation. Professionals in the show business advise newcomers to take adequate time preparing since that is the only way they can effectively control their fears. Let your mind be prepared to showcase your talent and skills and you shall enjoy the curtain calls. The following are some crucial casting call tips.
One of the most crucial factors of preparation is time. Make all effort to arrive at the audition as early as possible. Being interviewed among the first bunch is advantageous since the interviewers are still fresh and hence will check you out thoroughly. They are also alert and hence will note anything impressive in you from movements to voice among other factors. Your dressing code should be impressive. Avoid wearing costumes even if the character you are symbolizing will be wearing it. High heels should also be avoided. Choose low heeled but smart shoes.
Ensure to observe the casting etiquette. The moment you get at the rendezvous, sign in your name. If there are instructions the casting staff is giving, ensure to listen carefully and follow what they are saying. Take any leaflets they may be giving out and read them carefully to ensure that all the instructions sink in your mind. Behave yourself at the waiting room. The casting assistants are asked to observe the behaviors of interviewees at the waiting room. Avoid chewing gum, complaining, having prince-like behavior or anything that would put you on the wrong foot since you will doomed.
Preparing your voice in advance is a bonus point to you. Do not use pre-audition time discussing with your friends irrelevant issues. This should be time when you should be going through materials given to you by the casting crew. Take also a lot of water and throat lozenges to ensure that your voice is at its best. Taking a lot of water is also crucial especially in winter when the air is dry. In addition, practice the relaxation skills you learnt in the acting art school. You can also listen to music from your iPod just to relieve the casting call panic.
When your name is called at the casting call, stand with all the confidence you can afford. Walk to the stage as if you own it; though professionally. It is possible you may not be feeling your legs but you should not let anything betray you. Hand over your resume to the staffer and proceed to present on the stage. Make a show of your life. The headshot and rsum you are giving to the staffer should be stapled together to avoid them falling apart when you give out the resume.