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🎙️006 | Todd & Jay: Auditions, Anecdotes & Pro Tips (Part 01)
Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dig deep into the practice, procedure, problems, and progress of modern casting — with a special focus on self-taping, auditions, and the realities actors face behind the scenes.
This two-part bonusode goes on… and on… and on (for good reason). In Part 01, the boys break down how casting actually works today, how self-tapes became the industry standard, and why so many actors feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or confused by the process.
Drawing on their own experience as working actors, Todd and Jay talk candidly about what helps, what hurts, what wastes time, and what actors should really be paying attention to when it comes to auditioning. No casting mythology. No motivational fluff. Just honest insight from the trenches.
If you're looking for real-world perspective on auditions, self-tapes, and navigating casting without losing your mind — you've come to the right place.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Bonusode setup & why this became a two-parter 04:10 – How casting has changed over the years 09:30 – The rise of the self-tape 15:20 – Convenience vs cost: who self-tapes really serve 21:45 – Actor responsibility in the modern casting ecosystem 28:10 – Time, energy, and unpaid labour 34:40 – Why actors feel constantly "on" 41:00 – Audition volume vs actual opportunity 47:30 – The psychology of self-taping 54:10 – Preparation, pressure, and perfectionism 01:00:40 – What actors overthink (and what they shouldn't) 01:07:20 – Casting notes, silence, and the lack of feedback 01:13:50 – Rejection, resilience, and staying grounded 01:20:30 – Why this conversation isn't finished 01:25:10 – Setting up Part 02
💬 Join the ConversationHow do you really feel about self-taping? Has it helped your career, hurt it, or simply worn you down? Are auditions clearer now — or more confusing than ever? Drop a comment and let's talk honestly about casting, auditions, and what actors are being asked to give.
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Podcast & more: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
#️⃣ HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #SelfTapes #Auditions #Casting #WorkingActor #ActorMindset #Bonusode #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing
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By Todd KramerTodd Kramer and Jay Reum dig deep into the practice, procedure, problems, and progress of modern casting — with a special focus on self-taping, auditions, and the realities actors face behind the scenes.
This two-part bonusode goes on… and on… and on (for good reason). In Part 01, the boys break down how casting actually works today, how self-tapes became the industry standard, and why so many actors feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or confused by the process.
Drawing on their own experience as working actors, Todd and Jay talk candidly about what helps, what hurts, what wastes time, and what actors should really be paying attention to when it comes to auditioning. No casting mythology. No motivational fluff. Just honest insight from the trenches.
If you're looking for real-world perspective on auditions, self-tapes, and navigating casting without losing your mind — you've come to the right place.
⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Bonusode setup & why this became a two-parter 04:10 – How casting has changed over the years 09:30 – The rise of the self-tape 15:20 – Convenience vs cost: who self-tapes really serve 21:45 – Actor responsibility in the modern casting ecosystem 28:10 – Time, energy, and unpaid labour 34:40 – Why actors feel constantly "on" 41:00 – Audition volume vs actual opportunity 47:30 – The psychology of self-taping 54:10 – Preparation, pressure, and perfectionism 01:00:40 – What actors overthink (and what they shouldn't) 01:07:20 – Casting notes, silence, and the lack of feedback 01:13:50 – Rejection, resilience, and staying grounded 01:20:30 – Why this conversation isn't finished 01:25:10 – Setting up Part 02
💬 Join the ConversationHow do you really feel about self-taping? Has it helped your career, hurt it, or simply worn you down? Are auditions clearer now — or more confusing than ever? Drop a comment and let's talk honestly about casting, auditions, and what actors are being asked to give.
🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW🎧 Podcast & more: https://offstageacting.com/podcast 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/offstageacting ❌ X: https://x.com/OffstageActing 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/offstageacting 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offstageacting 🌐 Todd's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/toddkramer 🌐 Jay's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jayreum
#️⃣ HASHTAGS#acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #actorslife #SelfTapes #Auditions #Casting #WorkingActor #ActorMindset #Bonusode #ToddKramer #JayReum #OffstageActing