i want an outfit that will get me remembered but not in a ridiculous way im smart and funny with an original sense of style and i luv the limelite do me a favor and help me shine during my audition ! ( im 13 so keep it age approprite ) youth is a key factor on these shows . i have a good body but its not very youth like .. if u no wat i mean so yeah help!
2007-09-04 14:44:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I 3rd Big R... Any place that claims to be auditioning you for Disney AND Nick is a scam. PLEASE show all of these notes to your parents.
Did you get approached in the mall or some other public place by a person who told you you had a great look? Did you see an ad in the paper or on tv, get a random call at home or postcard in the mail, or did you hear something on the radio from a company that claims that you could audition for Zoey 101, Hannah Montana or some other Disney or Nick show? Then it's a SCAM. Legit agents do NOT need to advertise this way, only scammers spend this kind of money so they can get more of yours. Think about it... how many kids are out there who want to be on Disney? MILLIONS. Disney does not need to advertise auditions and neither do legit agents. Kids and their parents are banging down their doors and mailing them headshots by the thousands every day. They are not out there begging for more, trust me.
If you want to do things the right way then you need to get yourself into some good acting classes, voice lessons and dance classes. Get involved in theatre productions... all that you can so that you can build a resume. Then move on to student and indie films. When you have a good amount of training and a decent resume, a real agent may give you a shot.
If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.
Then you can send the agencies your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.
Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.
So skip out on this 'audition' because it's really going to turn into a high pressure sales pitch. They've likely told you that it won't cost you anything, but that's a lie. They will tell you that you were fabulous, head and shoulders about the other kids. At some point they will ask you for a large sum of money and that won't be the only time. If you pay that first amount they will ask for more. They will tell you that you are special and they are only offering this 'deal' to so many kids, but that's a lie too. They will offer it to EVERYONE trying to get all the money they can because that's all they care about. These people are trained to make you feel GREAT about yourself so that you'll pay whether or not you have any potential at all. Please don't fall for it.
good luck
2007-09-04 19:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please show this to your parents. You don't get to audition for networks in general. You don't get to audition for two networks at once. The business does not work like that. Are you in LA? That's where these networks are based. They don't scour the country looking for talent. The very best comes to them. You are clearly walking into a scam. The people you are auditioning for are kid modeling/acting scammers. They only want to sell you overpriced classes and pictures. Did a "talent scout" approach you at the mall and ask you if you were interested in getting into acting? Or did you hear an ad on the radio? Either way you are about to be ripped off. Sorry to tell you this. But better you hear it from me for free than after your parents are out a ton of money and you get disappointed. If you don't believe me there are a lot of people on this forum who will back up what I'm saying. Take my advice and don't go to the audition. These people are dirtbags.
2007-09-04 15:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by Big R 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This appears like the previous JR Powers rip-off. what's the call of the business enterprise protecting the auditions? because of the fact disney channel and nick do no longer carry auditions, the guy shows do. greater suitable examine it out.
2016-10-04 00:08:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey im 13 too. ever notice what the stars of those channels wear to interview sorta stuff? wear that. not at all revealing, not designer diva. just cool, quality, and very clean. nice fits. go for something like american eagle, old navy, hollister, etc. o yeah, and that rumor about not wearing jeans to auditions? not true. just make it good, maybe dark denim.
2007-09-04 16:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Listen to BIG R - he's 100% accurate in what he is saying.
2007-09-04 19:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by digiactor 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wear a good support bra. That's all I can say . Be outgoing and you will be fine. Good luck
2007-09-04 15:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by rxing 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋