Comments on: Working with Actors: The Casting Session

By: Marie E.

Marie E. — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:27:12 +0000

Any suggestions as to how an actor can lower their “terror level” when auditioning ?!

By: Nirmal G

Nirmal G — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:25:12 +0000

Thanks for the article, Peter. It makes total sense. If it is a matter of needing a apple rather than an orange, mangoes or a banana, then it (should) take the angst out of auditions. However, the actor cannot possibly know if they are that type or not. However, has there been any time that the inner reality of an actor is so strong that you have to by pass the outer? Now THAT would be difficult.

By: Peter D Marshall

Peter D Marshall — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:56:02 +0000

There is no one answer to your questions. It could be anywhere from 1 day to several weeks before you hear about a callback depending on whether it is a feature film or a TV series. And yes, you could get callbacks for only two lines. If you aren’t going to be considered for a role, some casting agencies may not even phone you back. In a TV series, the Producers make the final decision. Hope this helps.

By: Zahra

Zahra — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:49:46 +0000

How soon after an auditions for just 2 lines do you get a call to see if you got the role? Are there callbacks if only 2 lines? And does the casting director make the decision for the tv pilot show or the actual director make the decision?

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