Audition Mini Guide - StageMilk Drama School

Want to get cast in film and tv?

AUDITION MINI GUIDE

Welcome to our mini video guide on how to improve your film and TV auditions. You’re here because you want to start landing roles; we’re sure this will help!

This is a short extract and example page of the StageMilk Drama School course. To learn more on landing roles and to see whats in the full course, click here.

3 QUICK TAKEAWAYS

1. Be You

You’ve heard it before but, casting directors, directors, and producers want to see you. Bring your energy and inner life to every audition.

2. Be Prepared

Preparation kills nerves and gives you the freedom to play in the room. If you do the homework you are giving yourself the best shot.

3. Be Bold

What is your take on the character? Make a choice about the character and be bold. That’s what will excite the casting director and producers.

How to Land Roles (Auditioning)

Below is our ultimate mini guide to preparing and nailing auditions…

How to prepare for an audition

Preparation is the most important part of any audition. Making sure you have done your homework and are ready to walk into that room and do your best work is the key to nailing auditions.

How to audition

We look at how to actually smash auditions. We tackle nerves, how to walk into the room, and everything else you need to give the casting director or other creatives a lasting impression.

Tips from the Pros

Throughout the course we asked our experts their advice on auditioning and landing roles. Below are some insights from a leading casting director and working actors on what actually gets you the job.

Dave Newman – Casting Director

Whether you have an agent or not, getting seen by casting directors is what matters. David Newman of McSweeney Newman Casting is one of Australia’s top casting directors. We chat about how to nail auditions from the man who is actually casting roles.

Anna Bamford on Auditioning

Anna shares her insights into auditioning. She talks about how to frame an audition so that you can walk into the room with confidence.

Travis Jeffery on Auditioning

Travis talks about his audition process and what has lead to him landing a number of film and TV roles through auditions.

A little treat.

So that’s how it’s done! At the end of the day getting relaxed and bringing your own choices into the room is what’s important.

If you loved this mini course, make sure you check out StageMilk Drama School. It’s our 8 week online course that teaches you everything you need to be a professional actor. With insights from 16 industry experts, hours of video content, as well as personal feedback throughout the course, you will get a huge amount out of it.

We hope to see you in the course and good luck in your next audition!

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