One casting director says don’t always stick to the version of the lines that you have in your head. This especially applies when you are being taped. SYK’s take: imagine if you have the same version of the same car. … Read More

One casting director says that he loves gets goosebumps when an actor transforms into another person. SYK’s take: there are two schools of thought here. There is the whole “be yourself” strategy of using your own personality to approach the … Read More

The audition is not a time to chat it up with casting directors. Remember why you are there. Speak when spoken to and follow up when asked but this is not a cocktail or networking party. It is okay to … Read More

You can always tell somebody who enjoys what they do. They are really good at it and they have a really good time. Actually it is the inverse, having a good time at something makes you better at it. The … Read More

The casting director for “Precious” says that what she is looking for in an audition is something remarkable. She loves when acts really delve into character. She hates it when actors just wing a part. SYK’s take: it makes a … Read More

Casting directors are rooting for you and want to see you be the best actor you can be. But don’t friend them or contact them on facebook or twitter. Casting directors use facebook for personal reasons and they like the … Read More