How Do You Audition For TV Shows?
Thousands flock to Los Angeles and other filming hubs in hopes of getting a role on a television show. One of the most difficult aspects of this for talented actors is knowing about the auditions and getting called in. Most reputable casting directors find audition candidates through agent or manager submissions. A few tricks can help you increase your number of auditions. Obtain representation. Representation is having an agent or manager who “represents” you. This is ideally a person who is well respected in the industry with contacts, who will have his or her ear. To obtain a manger or agent, you will want to pick up a Representation Listing that has all of the Union (Screen Actors Guild) agents. You can find these at an industry bookstore such as Samuel French. Get several hundred copies of your headshot with your resume attached to the back. Many printing companies such as Kinkos can copy the resume on the back for you. If not, the old-fashioned way is to staple a copy on the back
