The Spirited Actor: Principles for a Successful Audition
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"There are three types of people in the world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened." Anonymous So you've taken the classes, got some great headshots and now you're ready to audition. Where do you begin? First, let's begin with a clear understanding about what an audition is. The audition process is a vehicle for actors to display their talents to "the powers that be". These "powers" begin with a Casting Director who is a liaison between the Talent and the Director. It is the Casting Director's job to find the best talent for each project. Too many actors complain about the process, but unless you can come up with a better solution, let's just accept it and move forward. How do you find out about auditions? The reality is that the bulk of work for actors exists in Los Angeles or New York. If you don’t live there, it may be very challenging for you. Most actors who are committed to "making it" as an actor choose at some point in their lives to re-locate to New York or Los Angeles. There are several ways to approach the audition circuit. There are various entertainment publications such as Backstage Magazine, The Ross Report, Hollywood Reporter and Variety which contain information about upcoming auditions and future projects. Some of the auditions require you to come in person and some request you mail in your headshot
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The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition
The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition will enforce the personal armor that actors need to sustain the constant rejection that occurs during the audition process. There is an exercise at the end of each chapter that delves into the "person" inside the actor. In the exercises the actor is prompted to approach them with sincerity and honesty. The truer the actor is about the exercise the more they will benefit. The theory is that the more you know yourself, the more you can become someone else.
The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition is an informative handbook that speaks from the voice of a former Casting Director with eleven years of experience in television, film, commercials and music videos. It is through the experiences that The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition can dispel some of the myths that circulates in the business. This book was designed to empower actors and reinforces their power, not just as an actor, but as a "creative being" with the abilities to develop their own careers. Actors are also encouraged to write and tap into others talents, such as directing.
The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition is a companion for actors to comfort them during the "down" times and a "daily reminder" of positive, uplifting experiences that can enlighten them. Being an actor is a real job! The Spirited Actor: Principles for a successful Audition understand the process and hopes that actors have.
About the Author
Tracey Moore arrived in New York City to pursue a directing career, but she was suddenly sidetracked by the many opportunities that she discovered. He first venture was CEO of "The Jokes On You!" Inc., an ensemble of actors who performed practical jokes for hire. Through the success of her company, she developed lasting relationships with various actors who were anxious to be a part of this wacky production. After five years of performing jokes, a director noticed the bulging files that Tracey had and asked her for a casting favor. "Find a void, fill it," says Moore-Marable and so Tracey Moore Casting was born. Tracey has gone on to cast for feature films such as Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., New Jersey Drive and A Brother’s Kiss. As Extras Casting Director, Tracey cast for the popular Fox show New York Undercover. Her commercial credits include; Nike, Sprite, Coca-Cola, New York Times, Miller Lite, Pontiac and Taco Bell to name a few. In her "spare" time, Tracey enjoys speaking to students at various colleges. She has lectured at Howard University, Long Island University, CW Post, Georgia State University and Loyola Maramount University. She also teaches an audition technique class called The Spirited Actor and she conducts private coaching sessions with musical artists such as Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Eve, Nelly, Chico DeBarge, Renee (Zhane), Faith Evans, Q-Tip, Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish). Tracey realized that she was not sidetracked in her career, but she was merely experiencing the full scope of her journey. Bring a Casting Director has allowed Tracey to explore the talents that exist in this business and the opportunity to work with various actors. So Tracey decided to finally pursue her dream of directing. With a small budget, a dedicated crew and lots of love, Tracey made her directorial debut with an up and coming artist named Blac Dyemond and a cameo with Samuel L. Jackson. Tracey plans to write and direct a short film in the fall of 2001. Tracey has written a monthly column for Black Talent News entitled Casting Corner since September 1995. She has also written articles for Essence and the BET Magazine. Between coaching Busta Rhymes on Shaft, Tracey co-wrote a short film with Busta for HBO’s Sounds of New York, produced by Madonna. Tracey coached Busta in a Gus Van Sant film, Finding Forrester and the upcoming film with Ray Liotta and Jason Patric entitled N.A.R.C. Most recently Tracey coached multi-platinum recording artist, Nelly on the featured film Snipes directed by Rich Murray. What does the future hold for Tracey? "I don’t know what will come next because I know that life is right now, so I’m going to live in every moment of it!" laughs Moore-Marable.