Tag: acting workshop

  • The 4 Factors of Booking Commercials

    You get a commercial callback, and 10-25 actors are up for the same role as you. You either do a great job and don’t get booked, or you do a “so-so” job and you get the commercial. Rather confusing, right? You have to ask yourself what is going on in the minds of those making…

  • Commercial Audition Callbacks, Part 2

    There are dozens of audition technique tips I have given in previous articles and can be found on my partner page on Master TalentTeachers.com that would be really beneficial but right now the most valuable information I can offer to help you to do your best callbacks is offer some insights on Commercial Callback Anxiety.…

  • Commercial Audition Callbacks, Part 1

    DEAL WITH CALLBACK ANXIETY and BOOK COMMERCIALS There are dozens of audition technique tips I have given in previous articles and can be found on my partner page on Master TalentTeachers.com that would be really beneficial but right now the most valuable information I can offer to help you to do your best callbacks is…

  • Insider Tips for Commercial Auditions, II

    Insider Tips for Doing Your Best Commercial Auditions and Book Jobs – Part II Commercial auditions are challenging for most actors. Audition material or scenarios are at the most 20 seconds, which means you need to be up to speed right away. No time to get into the material. You are only in the audition…

  • 4 Things to Consider When Finding an Acting Teacher

    The teachers you choose to train with will be a major influence in the development of your craft, and thus will have a strong impact on your career. But so many actors choose teachers for the wrong reasons. Wither they select one who is less expensive, offering some kind of deal, located close to where…

  • Commercial Acting Tips: Insider Audition Technique

    Commercial auditions are challenging for most actors. Audition material or scenarios are at the most 20 seconds, which means you need to be up to speed right away. No time to get into the material. You are only in the audition room, on an average of 5 minutes. Just a few minutes to get comfortable,…

  • Tips for Actors: Dealing with Stress

    Carolyne Barry was featured on the series by Suzanne Lyons with her Career Tips for Actors. In this episode, Carolyne shares tips for managing stress in the entertainment industry. Watch Acting Tips for Dealing with Stress here.

  • Online Commercial Classes: Audition Preparation Tips

    Auditions can be tough to come by.  You want to do well to have a better chance at booking the job as well as leave a favorable impression so that you will get more auditions with the casting director.  Unlike theatrical auditions where you know you will normally be reading a script with a reader…

  • How to be an Actor: Tips to Get More Commercial Auditions

    Written by: Carolyne Barry The number of actors submitted for any given commercial depends on the type or role and in what city it is being cast.  If the role is that of an early twenties, wholesome, attractive all American college girl casting in Los Angeles there may be thousands of submissions.  As opposed to…

  • Commercial Audition Techniques: Solo Dialogue to the Camera

    A challenge with monologue dialogue commercials auditions is how to truthfully start speaking. With 10, 20 or 25-second copy, there is no time to work into it. You must be connected at the beginning otherwise those viewing your audition may lose interest and fast forward to the next actor. I believe that when you use…