Precautions and smartness at audition
How one should be at Audition
Just because there is an e-mail id or a Whatsapp number, don’t post your photos or call them Unless you fit their requirements
Don’t argue at the Audition if the casting guy says You are not fit, instead read the requirement properly and go only if you are fit
Have patience and wait for your turn and be calm and polite at the audition
At the Audition, Always mention the name of coordinator if mentioned in the update even if u don’t know him/her
Do write your clear name and number on the Q sheet and/or pla card at the Audition
Always go properly in formal dress and carry one extra pair of clothes (kurta / T shirt for male n saree/punjabi dress in case of female)
If you are called for audition then be on time and work out your travel time so that you are not late for the Audition
Read the script properly and it’s not necessary that u speak exactly what is written – the content of the dialogue should be there unless the character/script demands the same words
Your confidence, attitude of d character and energy is important while giving audition
Always follow what the casting guy briefs you before the audition
Be always with smile and humble with casting guy and others who are at the Audition
Give the audition and forget that u ever gave it
Don’t keep on messaging casting guy asking “am i selected, or whats the result etc”..if u r selected then they will surely get in your touch
You will be welcomed at an Audition even if it’s shortlisted if you fit their bill and if you don’t fit they will reject you from the door even if it’s an open Audition
Don’t ask the casting guy at the Audition itself as to what is the budget ? If u r shortlisted they will call you and inform about the budget, date of shoot, your acceptance about money etc.
Don’t be over friendly with these casting guys, your best frnd will also not get you the role unless u fit their bill*
Portray the character in d manner u feel and don’t just copy others
Avoid mimicry of well known actors unless you are asked
Don’t be judgemental and expect the unexpected, many times I myself got work from audition which I felt I was worst and every-time I felt I was best at audition – I never got work
Be good with other actors at the Audition – who knows he may turn out to b hero/heroine or your father/mother in d project in future
Help others so that in future you too will b helped in case of need
Be honest with your coordinator and give him his commission as soon as you get your payment. He will help you to get more work in future
Before registering yourself with any agency consult other fellow actors or enquire in group about their good will.Just because some one is asking registration fee he or she is not FRAUD
Don’t be so desperate and tell any one that “you are ready to do anything” – this will instigate others to take undue advantage of you (asking for big money or compromise)
Never loose your dignity as a person and as an Actor…. Come on, we are after all actors and not beggars
Always be positive and see the magic
Dont walk in at any production office and ask “Mere liye kuchh kaam hai…, Yahaan se guzar rahaa tha toh socha hi-hello karta jaaun …..”