The Quick and Easy Way to Be on T.V

So you want to be on t.v.? Fine, but do you really have what it takes to be the next Julia Roberts or Brad Pitt? Too many people show up at auditions totally unprepared for what they will be dealing with, mainly because newcomers have not one clue as to what they should do, and not do. A typical audition can be blown in a matter of minutes just by attempting to prove that you have star power talent when in fact you may not have one ounce of acting skills in your bones. You should treat an audition like its a job interview and act accordingly. 

After all you are probably just one person in a thousand trying out for the part, and this is your defining moment to shine above the rest. No matter if you are a born actor or took some acting classes in high school, everyone starts out from scratch, with nothing but a resume and a few pictures. The best way to prepare for an audition is by studying, and doing a little bit of research on the part you are auditioning for. If the part calls for dancing, then take a dance class. Most directors and producers are looking for actors that have more than one talent, especially one with a brand-new face.

Fortunately casting directors aren’t looking for people cut from a cookie cutter mold, no, they want versatility, and various aged people that come from different ethnic backgrounds, but they do tend to look for actors through agents, and because of this you will need to put together a portfolio with some head shots, as well as a five minute demo portraying your talents. You don’t necessarily need formal training to act, but some courses on acting wouldn’t hurt either. 

These courses will usually have a list of casting calls for actors that are ready to jump in and get their feet wet. Most actors start out by being extra’s in movies, which can pay anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000 on average or they appear in national commercials which also pays well into the thousands for one day of hard work.