Casting Websites
Here we’ve compiled a list of casting websites which may be of some use to you. Please note that whilst these websites do post useful casting information, a few of them require you to pay a small fee for the privilege. Most will be free to join to create your own profile, but to actually...
Best of the Web
Here are a list of actors, casting directors, advice and news sites that we hope will be very useful to you. There is a mine of information on the web and we hope this list will grow bigger as we discover more. If you’d like to share an interesting article or website then please contact...
Lucy Boynton Interview
Lucy Boynton Interview Actress Lucy Boynton was discovered by casting director Priscilla John for her role as a young Beatrix Potter for the 2006 film Miss Potter. Since then her professional work has led her to work with the likes of Emma Watson and Richard Griffiths. Lucy kindly answered a few of my questions. Read...
Jessica Henwick Interview
Jessica Henwick won the role of Bo in CBBC’s TV series ‘Spirit Warriors‘ after several months of auditions and since then has become a member of the National Youth Theatre, made bases in both London and LA, signed with a top UK agent and continues to work for film, TV and theatre. Phew! Jessica answered...
The Casting Directors
If you’re serious about acting research into the industry is absolutely necessary. You need to know exactly what’s going on in the film industry; Who are the up and coming directors and producers? More importantly, who are the casting directors who will connect you with those industry professionals and jobs? This an industry you want...
Open Castings
An open casting call is when a casting director will call for anyone and everyone under the brief to come along and audition. They may send the breakdown to agencies, youth theatre groups or schools or even online where some can submit their audition tapes. But where ever they put out the information it means...
Kio’s Audition Story
Kio – TV Audition Age: 18 Location: London Kio was kind enough to talk about his audition process for a Nickelodeon series called ‘Anubis House‘. Check out the video where he talks about his experience and read his story below. “This audition process started as any other, I received a call from my agent saying...
Emily’s Audition Story
Emily Stride – Commercial Audition Professional Actress in London “I went to a commercial casting in January which was a useful learning experience for me. I didn’t get the job and was initially quite disappointed but eventually understood why I should take it on the chin and think positively about future castings. The casting was...
Alice’s Audition Story
Alice W-Smith – Commercial Audition Age: 18 Location: London “So, I recently went to an audition for a well known computer company that went pretty badly. It was my first audition for a commercial, and the whole casting was a bit of a mess. However, it’s completely useless to blame the company’s lack of organization...
Audition Make Up
When auditioning for stage or camera, make up is an important part of preparation. These make up tips are for working in front of the camera where in most cases both men and women have to wear make up to achieve a finished look to their skin and to avoid the shine created by film...
Triple Theat
Guest contributer Mark Westbrook from Acting Blog gives us some great words of advice on becoming a performer for Musical Theatre. Actors do have to be multi-talented to work in Musical Theatre, and the competition is fierce. Becoming a Triple Threat There are lots of young people in the UK that desperately want to work...
Training for Young Actors
There are various routes to becoming a professional actor, but all of them will require training. Just as one wouldn’t turn up to a Ballet Company audition without having had Ballet classes, or one wouldn’t try be a doctor without having attended a medical collage, one shouldn’t presume that you don’t need to be trained...