What It Means to “Book the Room” as an Actor

I had an audition a while back for a Kevin Bacon series. The audition was for a show called The Bondsman and Erica Arvold was the casting director. I ended up with a check avail. It was my second audition with Erica, so I was pretty happy to get the email. I didn't end up … Continue reading What It Means to “Book the Room” as an Actor →

Streamlining Your Self-Tape Audition Process: Tips, Tricks, and Equipment

The user shares their audition process, involving setting up a self-tape room equipped with Canon EOS Rebel SL3 camera and RØDE microphone on a tripod, lighting arrangement, and iPad as a teleprompter. They prefer preparing for auditions by understanding the character, choosing appropriate attire and hairstyles, and doing a maximum of three takes with an actor friend. Final steps include slating in one go, editing using iMovie on a Mac and diligently rechecking the recorded audition before submission.