Thursday, October 4, 2012

Things To Know When Casting Calls For Teenagers

By Doris Rivas


It is possible to unearth great talents from casting calls for teenagers. However, there are some important considerations that should not be overlooked. These guidelines are important to both the person carrying out the auditions and the artists.

If you are calling for professional artists, then you might as well go through the agents because most actors of this age have not gone through a performing school before. As a director, you will need to highly rely on what the youngsters will offer contrary to going through their profiles. Note that you will be presented with some crude performances, so seek for the ones with potential to learn fast.

You can do this by advertising on the internet or by going through schools and institutions. Have a description of the nature of the project to be produced. It may be a movie you are preparing for youths or a music extravaganza. The project could also be a commercial advertisement or a dancing requirement from a musician.

If you are looking for young actors and actresses, then prepare a character bible. This will help the candidates to internalize what their expecting and give out their best on that direction. Give the whole process some good span of time so that they can prepare and get into the right mood. The performers will have had ample time to go through the details before show casing what they are made of. There will also be enough time to get the right people to work with you.

Look for performers that will help your project. While it is easy to be swayed away from your expectations, always have a clear list of what you are looking for and do not let emotions overcome you. Check out for facial expressions that are convincing and gestures that accompany the presentation. Having an expert in the field on the auditioning bench is very useful.

Performers with an added skill are very instrumental to the whole production, so note them on a different page. Book a hall with a performing stage and communicate with the stage manager for lights and music controlling. Hire an assistant to help you with logistics during the auditions. If it is necessary come with a video camera or a photographer. Document the whole process and file the proceedings.

Promote and advertise in the right places to get the right artists you need. Paste some ads on notice boards of acting schools, distribute pamphlets to students of a dancing class and contact the art teachers for reference. Some people waste lots of money by placing advertisement in the wrong places, so ensure your calls go to the right places.

Since you are dealing with underage people, it is important to verify that the youngster have a recommendation from the parents or guardians because you may find yourself with juvenile issues. Casting calls for teenagers should be fun. Make the whole process as colorful and entertaining as it can get.




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