Blog: An Open Casting
So since I last introduced myself I had my first experience of running some open auditions as a casting assistant. Now, you may know how open castings is thanks to the What Is An Open Casting? post, but since the last time I edited it (I was probably 17 when I wrote it!) it is...
24 Hour Plays Review
Never has an audience been buzzing with so much anticipation before a show! Who wouldn’t feel the nerves of the 52 fresh actors, writers, director and producers performing 7 plays created from scratch in 24 hours to a packed audience at the famous Old Vic Theatre? This is The 24 Hour Plays, a theatrical event...
‘Bypass’ Feature Film Auditions
Hubbard Casting is looking for actors for Duane Hopkins next feature ‘Bypass‘. They are looking for a 19/20 year old boy for the lead character. Lead role Tim is around19/20 years old. Thin frame, pale, waxen skin, he bears certain markings of a life in poverty. Striking, interesting, unusual look. From South of England (no...
House of Anubis Male Role Auditions
The Nickelodeon kids TV show ‘House of Anubis’ is looking for a new actor to play the role of Giles in 3 episodes of the show. Newcastle upon Tyne based screen acting company for kids Act 2 Cam are receiving suggestions for the role. Giles is a 15/16 year old posh and sporty jock. He’s...
Open Auditions for Feature Film
SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2011 At RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) Address: 18 – 22 Chenies Street, London, WC1E 6ED. Map on www.rada.ac.uk click ‘contact us’ Nearest Tubes: Goodge St and Warren St Please arrive between 11am – 1pm. CASTING FOR 2 ROLES LEAD ROLE – MALE, WHITE AGED 16. He is interesting and otherworldly....
Question: Drama School Audition Monologues
I’d like to apply for drama school, but I’m an international student and I’m not sure where I can find modern plays to choose monologues from. I’ve looked online but most are from unknown authors and I’m not sure if those would be accepted. Do you know of a good site? This question was asked...
Blog: Casting Assistant Introduction!
First, a brief introduction. I am a casting assistant and I’ve just moved to London having graduated from film school. This website is, well, just something on the side and since things have really started to pick up work-wise (hurrah!) the site has suffered at the same time (boo!). I’m sure this is all fairly...
Aiming for Fame
A shocking new survey has revealed that children aged 9 to 11 now hold ‘fame’ as their number one value (It ranked 15th in 1997). The study, published in the Journal of Psychology Research on Cyberspace reveals that the lure of stardom is every child’s dream – above financial success and physical fitness. Dr. Patricia Greenfield, from...
Free Acting for Camera Workshops
Act 2 Cam is a company based in Newcastle upon Tyne giving young people a chance to gain experience in acting for film. The drama school specializes in film-making and screen – a great introduction into the film industry! For August and September they are introducing free drama workshops for aspiring performers aged 8 –...
Brilliant Blogs
Some of the best advice and words of wisdom come straight from those who are part of the industry already or even those still auditioning for drama school. What better than to hear straight from the horse’s mouth? So, here is a list of blogging actors, casting directors and agents. This list is no where...
Industry Basics
A very small introduction to the basics of the acting industry via doodles!
Welcome to the New Site
Hello and welcome to the new Straight From School site! We thought we’d change things around a bit. A few months ago I asked you to tell me what you liked and didn’t like about the website. The majority voted to keep the ‘Straight From School’ name so we have indeed kept it! As I...