Tag: TV Commercial
I Felt Really Bad About This
I did not book a TV commercial and felt really bad about it. I know, I know, I always tell the students I mentor or during my workshops that after the audition, critique it, celebrate that you had an audition and got through it, then let it go. I know but!!! Still, I spent over […]
How Far Can You Push an Acting Agent
There is a fine line between pushing an agent too far but also being proactive and taking care of yourself. I recently was asked to audition and have the video sent back to the agent by the next day. I worked really hard at understanding the material, who my character was, what the character wanted […]
Doing This Will Kill Your Chances of Booking a TV Spot
After returning from a TV commercial audition, I heard a number of actors reading the copy in a way that just does not work. There is one key issue that I find many actors make when auditioning for a TV commercial. There is a real myth as too what actors should do during the audition. […]
Do You Know What a Holding Fee Means?
If you are fortunate enough to book a Union TV commercial and get a check that is labeled Holding Fee, do you know what that means? To help explain this important term, let me give you some background information about how actors and models get paid for SAG-AFTRA TV commercials. The Union (SAG-AFTRA and […]
How to Be Proactive and Book More Jobs
Some actors and models think they can book acting and modeling jobs by sitting at home and wait for their cell to ring. The fact is that no matter how talented you are, if you are not proactive and aren’t working at getting jobs, it can be very hard to have success. It is not […]
Acting and Modeling Quick Tip – Don’t Do This at an Audition
When some actors or actresses are called into the casting directors office and are about to begin their audition, they normally say hello and shake hands prior to the audition. They are trying to make a personal connection with whom they are reading for. You don’t want to do this. Don’t make this mistake prior […]
Acting and Modeling Quick Tip – This is When You Need to Turn the Job Down
There are times when it is essential that you say no to a job. I know that is a very hard thing to do. Watch this video and see why I said no to this job. This is the 3rd time in my 30 – plus year career I have turned down a job. Share […]
Acting and Modeling Quick Tip – Secrets to Slating Part 2
There are 2 ways that actors slate during auditions. I share both of them with you in this Acting and Modeling Quick Tip. Share with others how you normally slate during an audition. Leave your comment blow.
Acting and Modeling Quick Tip – Would You Accept This Job?
Share your story here. Have you ever turned down an audition or a job?
Quick Tip Series With Aaron Marcus: Can’t Attend an Audition, Try This
Can’t attend an audition or go-see, try this.
Quick Tip Series With Aaron Marcus – Do You Know What Scale + Ten Means?
Do you know what scale plus ten means?
Quick Tip Series With Aaron Marcus – Don’t Ever Do This to Another Actor
Don’t ever do this to another actor on a set
Hear This From a Casting Director, Your Not Booking The Job (Vlog)
If you ever hear these words from a director or casting director, you are not booking the job.
[AUDITION ALERTS- UNION TV COMMERCIAL NY
BANK OF AMERICA “My Best Friend” Commercial SAG-AFTRA Rate: intending to pay SAG scale and all standard provisions Usage: National Network, Syndication, Cable Conflict: Banking services (checking, savings, loans) Casting Director: Telsey + Company Casting Shooting: Sept 11th – 17th Location: New York City 315 West 43rd Street, 10th floor New York, NY 10036 MY […]
[AUDITION ALERTS] TV Commercial – Non Union – VA
We are looking for NON-UNION talent for a TV PSA shoot on September 10, 2013 in the DC Metro area. Auditions will be held during the afternoon of Tuesday, August 20, in Falls Church, VA. This is a non-speaking role. We are looking for the following type: Caucasian female, From 35 – 45. Approx size […]
[AUDITION ALERTS] – TV COMMERCIAL – MD, DC, VA
TV-White Male With Mustache Featured Non Union Shoot 8/19-8/23 MD DC VA $150 per day White Male Mustache dark brown/black hair NOT GRAY HAIR Thin Build look 20- early 40 please email picture, name and phone number sarevaracher@aol.com
[AUDITION ALERTS] TV COMMERCIAL AUDITON – MD
Betsy Royall Casting, CSA 1 Spec Needs Help – 70 Year Old Woman Dancing at a Wedding Casting TODAY in Baltimore GREAT PAY Please submit: betsy@betsycasting.com for details
[AUDITION ALERTS] EXTRA’S TV COMMERCIAL TX
Third Coast Extras is seeking submissions for EXTRAS to work on a Carnival Cruise line TV commercial shoot THIS SUNDAY, JULY 28th in Austin. Please read carefully below and submit ASAP if you fit this. Pay rate is the current SAG Commercial Extras Texas rate which will come out to no less than $200. We’ll […]
[AUDITION ALERTS] TV – NON UNION MD/DC/VA
TV NON Union Dates: August 2-4 Location: DC/MD/VA Area Pay Rate: $150/Day Non Union Hotel/Lodging: Provided for actors from the NY Tri-State Area ++++++please email picture as an attachment with name include phone number in body of email. Male Age: Late 30- early 40) Race: Hispanic Gender: Male who appears in drag Height: Any Hair: […]
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