How to Prepare for Acting Auditions

Presented by Katrina Cook

Learn how to prepare for acting auditions with tips such as how to read a script in an audition, how to create your acting resume, in this free video series.

Series Summary

An acting audition is a sample of a piece of work that an aspiring actor/actress performs in order to get hired for a role in a movie, play, or show. Casting directors hold auditions in order to view the range of an actor’s talent in the form of a memorized monologue or reading an act of work that the actor has never seen before. Often times, casting directors want to see emotion, body language and assumption of a particular part in the actor’s performance.

Are you auditioning for the first time and don’t know what to expect? Do you need a refresher course in auditioning for a part? Do you have no idea where to look for an acting job? Watch this series of videos and learn more about acting auditions. Our expert explains how to prepare your resume and demo reel for acting auditions. Whether you are auditioning for an “extra” part or a starring role, you will benefit from watching these audition videos. Get tips on wardrobe basics for different parts. If you need help locating acting jobs in your area, our expert can help you solve that mystery. Learn the valuable skill of networking in order to find the perfect acting job. Once you get an audition, you will need to know what to expect and how to introduce yourself in the casting room. Get tips on preparing yourself for an audition and feel confident in your acting skills!

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What to Expect at Acting Auditions

Are you a young actor or actress just starting out in the world of acting? Learn what to expect from an acting audition in this free video with tips from a casting director.

What are Script Sides?

Script sides are very important for acting auditions. Learn all about them from a casting director in this free video on acting auditions.

How to Build an Acting Resume

It make take some time in show business, but building an acting resume is extremely important. Learn how in this free video clip with tips from a casting director.

Union Tips for Acting Careers

Learn all about joining an actors' union with tips from a casting director in this free video clip on acting and auditions.

Wardrobe Tips for Acting Auditions

Learn how to dress on a TV. or movie set with wardrobe tips for actors and actresses in this free video on acting auditions with tips from a casting director.

How to Make a Demo Reel

A demo reel can show off you acting talent in a very effective way. Learn how to make a perfect demo reel for your next acting audition in this free video clip.

Why to Get an Acting Agent

Most people in show business will tell you that you need an acting agent. Learn why it's so important with tips from a casting director in this free video on acting auditions.

Tips for Being an Acting Extra

Being an extra for TV. or movies is often the first step in starting an acting career. Get tips on how to be an acting extra in this free video on acting auditions.

How to Find Acting Auditions

Are you a young actor or actress looking for a big break? Learn where to find acting auditions with help from an expert in this free video clip.

How to Read a Script for Acting Auditions

Reading the script for an acting audition is one of the most important parts of being an actor or actress. Get tips on the best way to read scripts in this free video on acting.

How to Be a Better Actor

Want to land those hard to get acting parts? Learn how to be a better actor during an acting audition with tips from an expert in this free video clip on acting.

How to Enter an Acting Audition

First impressions are everything in the world of acting. Our expert is here to teach you how to enter that very important acting audition in this free video clip.

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