It is tempting to dismiss the person you meet first in a casting experience, the casting assistant. That is the hard working person who keeps the office running and can be responsible for answering your questions about a role you are auditioning for, as well as rescheduling an appointment if you call in and are running late. The casting assistant is the back bone of the casting office as well as your direct link to the casting director or casting executive.
Also keep in mind that the casting assistant will likely be the casting director next year, so get to know them by name, be polite and appreciative, and don’t blow future auditions by miscalculating the value of the assistant and their access to the casting director on your behalf. If you mistreat them, make no mistake, that information will get to the casting director, and no matter how well you auditioned, that will be considered in hiring you or calling you in for future roles.
It is good to keep notes on what the assistant’s name is in each casting office you visit, and to send written thank you notes to the casting director and the assistant after successful meetings or actual bookings. This keeps you fresh in their minds, as well as shows your good manners and follow through. It is neither too old fashioned, nor too corny. It is a way to be remembered in a positive and professional manner.
May 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am
This is valuable advice for anyone, anytime.
June 21st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
How do you get their address to send a thank you note? Also when you send it can you also send both your head shot and your resume.
Oh, yah this is just another random question. How do you slate for an internet audition? Is it your name, the part you are auditioning for and the play the monologue is from then start? And can you send a personal note at the end thanking them and saying why you choose this monologue?
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
I agree with Laura, its really a valuable advice and i already take note of that. It is always important to have good and professional manners either when casting or after casting. thanks for the tips, i’m looking forward to see more, and more power to you..
-peter
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