You're not gonna survive

Hey all. Well I have had several opportunities to work as a casting director. And one thing is certain: Actors can annoy the hell out of me. I'm not really sure how you have the nerve to come in extremely late for your audition and then ask to be accommodated because you have another audition to go to. Please realize that your attitude in the holding area also plays a part in whether or not you get cast. You never know who is watching or listening. As a fellow actor, my main goal is to make the actor as comfortable as possible and to provide them with the information that I would want to be provided with. WOW...how many times did I receive questions that were answered in the email I just sent out. Needless to say, I deleted those actors from the audition list. If you don't take the time to read a simple email in its entirety to see if maybe your question was answered, then who's to say that you'll take the time to read when the shoot dates are. I know...I may be over-exaggerating the situation. But keep in mind I don't know these actors. I know their headshots and resumes. I don't have time to just assume that you were in a hurry and just overlooked the information. I look for anything that may be a sign that working with you is going to be difficult. Sounds really harsh, but true. I've received 100's of submissions, and some came after the auditions were held. My goal is to find the best for the role, as well as the best to work with. When auditioning, it's not a matter of nailing it the first time which can be awesome. If you come in with a solid choice the first time, and the second time adjust to the directions that were given to you, that's just as awesome!!! So please, just realize it's the little things that can make or break you. Happy auditioning!!