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11 Tips To Be Success in Model Casting and Audition

By Expert Author: Jimmy Carter
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-08-28 | Word Count: 562 words
Jimmy Carter
Auditioning can be stressful, but it's the best way to find work in theater, film and commercials. Here are some helpful hints for Young Models when heading out for an audition.

1) Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You don't want to have to rush into your audition. Give yourself time to find the space and warm up.

2) Pack your bag with a book in case there is waiting and a bottle of water. Not every place has a water fountain. Be nice to everybody. You never know if the person you are speaking to is important. There may be several people waiting with you to audition. Remember that they are competing with you for the same job. Don't let them intimidate you.

3) Wear neat, comfortable clothing. I know you want to look nice, but make sure you can move around the room. And don't wear a costume. Your outfit can suggest the character such as a high-collar blouse for a period piece, but don't get all dressed up.

4) Careful when using perfume or cologne. You don't want to send anyone out of the room in a sneezing fit.

5) Try to find some background information about who you are auditioning for. If you are auditioning for a particular company, be familiar with their work. It can also help you decide which pieces to choose for your audition. If no information for the audition is given, keep your monologue to about a minute. Most directors can tell in that time if they are interested. Have several pieces prepared and one longer piece in case they ask to see more.

6) Bring clean and clearly marked sheet music. If you are auditioning for a musical, be sure the music you give the piano player is cut down to 16 bars and is free of stray marks and coffee stains. Bring at least five headshots. You never know how many you will need.

7) Make sure your resume is firmly attached to your headshot. If possible, photocopy or print your resume to the back of the headshot. Don't staple it. From experience, I know that the headshots with staples get tangled in a pile. It is so much easier to access the individual sheets. And one page is plenty.

8) Don't attach your press quotes unless asked. Make sure your headshot/resume is no large than 8 1/2" by 11". This will fit into a folder. If the headshot is oversized, it may end up in the trash.

9) Set up the audition space for your needs. If there is a chair center stage, but you are going to stand for your audition, ask if you can move it out of the way. Don't try to work around it.

10) Remember to smile. If you are nervous, take a deep breath and try to relax. Recognize that you are not going to get every job you audition for, but can learn from every experience.

11) When you are called in for your audition, be confident and smile and unless it is vital, avoid asking too many questions as your audition probably has a tight time slot. Definitely do not ask if you will be called back. The casting director will let you know, that you can be sure of. If you do get called back, wear the same outfit as during your audition
About the Author/Author Bio

Jimmy carter is a researcher for models and fashion worlds movement and their demands. He has the good writing capacity on Teen Model and Female Models for their modeling career.

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