3 Crucial Tips for Casting Director Q&A's

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED

My talent agency hosted a Q&A session with a casting director for their talent roster to attend. It was my first one! 

However, I was shocked at a few things that happened. I've been pushing these tips for a few years now, but casting directors have been more vocal about these same issues since the release of the Clubhouse app. 

This is a quick tips blog post to get you ready for group casting director Q&A sessions. ​These casting directors are sharing their very valuable time with us, so let's not waste it! 

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​Tip 1: Ask New Questions aka No Repeats

👉 Listen to your fellow actors’ questions 

👉Let the casting director see that you know how to listen (an important part of acting!)

👉 Add value to the group by hitting on a topic your fellow actors haven't heard an answer to yet

Tip 2: Get to the Point aka No Resumes Please

👉 Think through questions you want to ask before you arrive to the casting Q&A.

👉It’s okay to read your questions verbatim so you don't ramble. Make eye contact once the casting director begins to answer.

👉 Casting directors will use you as an example of what to do or what not to do. Which would you prefer?

Tip 3: Smile and Look Friendly aka No Attitude

👉 Sometimes we furrow our brows when we're confused about something someone said, but your tone will be determined by the look on your face.

👉 Think about something funny so you don't fake smile and make a creepy Joker face.

👉 Be authentic. What are you like on a good day? There's no need to project a personality that’s not yours.

TAKE ACTION

What questions have you been dying to ask a casting director? Type them into your phone now in case you get the chance to ask them.

Comment and share at least one of your questions, plus any tips you have on interview questions for casting directors.

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