How to Submit Yourself to Casting Notices
In order to get any acting jobs, you have to first audition. In order to get the audition, you have to be submitted to casting notices. An agent or manager will submit you to casting notices. Casting directors oftentimes only release certain breakdowns to agents and managers so it's wise to secure representation if you don't have it already. There are, however, casting notices that you can submit yourself to, and you should continue submitting yourself to these even if you have representation.
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Instructions
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Join several online casting services. In Los Angeles, the major online casting service for commercials is L.A. Casting; for film, television and theater, the major services are Actors Access and Now Casting. The same is true for film, television and theater in New York but the major commercial casting service there is N.Y. Casting. Though these services charge fees, they are often worth it due to the number of casting notices they have.
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View the available casting notices and submit yourself to appropriate projects. Make sure you match what they are looking for and submit accordingly. You will need to upload your headshots to these services and input your resume.
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Purchase trade newspaper such as BackStage and BackStage West which feature casting notices. The notices will feature submission information such as an email address for email submissions. Most will include a physical address where you can mail your headshot and resume. Make sure you include the name of the project as well as the role for which you would like to be considered.
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Browse the websites of any unions of which you are a member. Most acting union sites will feature a Production Listings section which lists the projects currently in production. You can then drop your headshot and resume to the casting offices that are working on these films, plays or television shows.
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Access free websites that list casting notices such as Craigslist. The jobs on these sites are generally non-union and often do not pay but they can provide you with valuable tape for your demo reel.
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Tips & Warnings
Be consistent with your submissions. It will often take a bevy of submissions before you get an audition.
If you are not in a major market, look into local publications in which casting notices may be listed.
Never submit to a role for which you are inappropriate. This only frustrates casting directors and makes their jobs harder.
