Looking to get cast in a NYC showcase to attract agents/casting directors? Here are a few pointers to book the showcase and to be sure you’re working with the right people:
- Do your homework. Be sure the theatre company, acting group, etc., you’re auditioning for is reputable. Look them up online and be sure they’re reviewed by some the better-known showbiz outlets (Backstage.com, etc.). Talk to your friends and colleagues about the company, and find out the general opinion of their work before signing on. If you know a casting director, ask them if they’ve attended or would attend a showcase put on by this company. As a professional actor whose worked extensively in NYC, my job as an actor showcase coach is to guide you in deciding if a company is reputable and worth your time and energy.
- Know the brand you’re connecting with from the beginning. Does the company or group you’re auditioning for do the kind of work you’re interested in? Is there likely to be a role or roles that align with your type? If you have an awesome monologue that does a great job of selling your assets, but those assets aren’t likely to be valuable to the folks you’re auditioning for, then Houston, we have a problem. As part of your showcase audition preparation, I’ll go over what audition material will best align you with a company’s brand and is also right for who you are and what you bring to the table.
- Choose challenging material that you love working on. Besides demonstrating that you know your type and how it fits into the showcase you’re auditioning for, part of the showcase audition preparation is finding audition material that is challenging and enjoyable. As your actor showcase coach I’ll discuss with you the skills you want to further develop and how specific material will push you to grow in those areas.
- Have fun. Auditors, whether they’re agents, casting directors, someone from a theatre company or an acting group, all want to see you having fun, relishing the moment of bringing the material you’ve chosen to life. The same goes for the showcase itself. As your acting coach, I’ll discuss with you if a particular showcase is the kind of work you’ll really enjoy working on were you to be cast. Fortunately, having fun is one of the most important things to shining as an actor! Until next time…
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