Networking Conundrum

Air Date:  May 5, 2022

 

Possibly one of the most common questions out there is, “How do I stay in touch with an agent/manager/casting director without turning them off?” or, putting it another way, “I don’t want to be obnoxious and am afraid I will turn the agent/casting director off, how do I network the right way?”

To be sure, every actor wants to be though of in great terms with industry folks. But sometimes it’s really hard to figure out the best way to do it. We will answer this question and offer up some helpful insights into those pesky networking conundrums! On this episode of Casting Actors Cast, The podcast for actors from a casting director.

Dealing with Competition

Air Date:  April 28, 2022

 

Competition. It can feel awful. Working very hard to do the best work you can, say, with an audition scene, and suddenly this queasy feeling takes over. Your inner voice is saying, “I bet someone else will do this better”. Or “there are probably so many other talented people up for this, I am sure I won’t get it!” In that split second moment, you’ve become sad, defeated, or worse. What’s crazy is that you have not even auditioned yet! You’ve allowed imagined competition to ruin your process. Although you think this is real, intellectually, you know it is nothing but self-sabotage. The only competition you need to deal with is with yourself. That’s why you need this podcast. This is really going to help. This is Casting Actors Cast!

College Showcases-The Truth

Air Date:  April 21, 2022

Our Casting office receives hundreds of invitations to college showcases every spring. It seems that every university that has a theatre curriculum decides to give their students the opportunity to perform for New York, LA, Chicago agents, managers, and casting directors. These use to be live on stage which, because of covid, went virtual. Well, it looks like the live versions of an actor’s coming out party, are coming back. The question is, are they really useful? Can they make a difference in an actor’s career? Let’s have a truthful conversation about the college showcase, on this episode of Casting Actors Cast!

What’s Happening With Regional Theatres

Air Date:  April 14, 2022

 

Because of Covid, regional theatres have had to re-tool and reinvent their business model. Statistics tell us that a 30% drop in revenue (or more) is not uncommon. Some theatres have had to close their doors altogether while others resorted to “online” readings and performances to maintain their relationships to their subscribers. It is not all bad news, however. Non-profit theatres are making a comeback. Slowly but surely, new projects are in the works for these theatres. How will this affect you? What are the ways you can take advantage of this shift? What’s Happening with Regional Theatres? You’ll find out on this episode of Casting Actors Cast!

MFA -MEDITATIONS FOR ACTORS-App review

Air Date:  April 7, 2022

 

There are a ton of products and services meant to support actors. Classes, websites even podcasts. Each one has its place, but because there are so many choices and each one costing you time, how do you decide what’s best for you? Its enough to make you crazy. This episode sets out to save you, not only time, but restore your sanity and keep you actor ready. It’s an app called MFA, Meditations for Actors and we’re going to find out if it is right for you. On this episode of Casting Actors Cast!

Air Date: 3/31/2022

Stop Performing Start Conversing!

 

After watching countless auditions on zoom and on self-tape, I've come to the realization that most actors are giving a performance. What I mean is, many times, I want to say to the actor, “it is not a performance, it’s a conversation. Just talk”. I guess the question you might have now is, just how do you do that? In this episode of casting actors cast, I will breakdown the process so you can stop performing and start conversing with your acting.

Air Date: 3/24/2022

Best Business Advice for Your Acting Career!

Actors are always handed advice from other people who have nothing to do with being an actor. You have probably heard everything from how to be rich and famous to how to prepare rice and beans when times are tough. Take it from me, you have heard advice that can amount to an actual hill of beans! There are, however, some useful tips that might help. Advice that I have heard that makes sense which made the actor’s journey easier to navigate. Check out this episode of Casting Actors Cast and get the best advice for your acting business career.

Air Date: 3/17/2022

Preparation to Performance

Most of the time, we can strike the right balance between being prepared which then leads to a strong performance. Then, there are those times when we don't feel prepared, and that usually affects our performance in a “not so good” way. That is an awful feeling.  It's no easy feat to embrace how we approach the work, and then, how we should perform it. Sound confusing?  In this episode, let's look at the ways we can prepare ourselves for the audition which then becomes an accomplished performance. Preparation to performance on this episode of Casting Actors Cast.

Air Date: 3/17/2022

Top 3 Self-tape mistakes made by Actors

Did you know that there are three universally common mistakes made by actors when they submit their auditions on Self-tape? Based on hundreds and hundreds of auditions, Jeffrey can spot the issues in a matter of seconds. Are you one of the culprits? Can you make your auditions better using these simple fixes? Don’t miss this critically important “Podio” that can help you take your work to the next level. It’s called, Casting Actors Cast, the podcast and video for actors.

Air Date: 3/3/2022

Actor Training=Investment Dividends

It goes without saying that investing in your acting by taking acting classes is a smart strategy. It keeps you sharp and committed to your goals in a rewarding way. There is a assumption about classes that need to be addressed. When you sign up for an acting, scene study or camera class, you might want to consider the implications. You could lose credibility and diminish your opportunities in a significant way. Let’s explore the investment dividends and potential losses when you invest in your acting training, in this episode of Casting Actors Cast.