Are You Dressed for Success

     This is a topic I have been wanting to address for a very long time.  Each time I attend an audition or an industry mixer, I want to pull ladies young and old to the side and say What were you thinking?.  I see so many fashion faux pas that it is nauseating.  Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but it is disheartening to say the least.  Dressing overly provocative will not enhance your chances of getting a role. As a mattering of fact you may be hurting yourself.
      There are important things that men should consider also when dressing for an audition.  Clothes that are are too big hide who you are.  Actors must understand that people see you before they get a chance to meet and hear you.  What impression would you like for person to have when they first lay eyes on you.  Also it is not always necessary to dress in character for an audition, showing up in a witch costume is not necessary not unless they specifically ask for it.  Here are a list of things that will help improve your first impression:

• Make up should be used to enhance, not to make you look fake.  
• If you have to keep tugging on your skirt so that it does not rise so that people can see your unmentionables, don't wear it.
• A little cleavage is ok, but if your shirt is tight or too small and your girls are about to reveal themselves, save that for a hot date. 
• If your heels are too high and you can not walk with ease, then you should not wear them. 
• If you are wearing a white shirt, then a bright pink bra is not acceptable.
• Don't wear clothing that are too big. 
• Ripped jeans are  do not make a good impression 
• Don't wear things that are overly flashy or shiny
• Try to refrain from black and white

Fashion Do's Other Professional Tips

• Do wear clothing that is appropriate. Professional attire say a lot about you.
• Wear heels that are comfortable and allow you to move with ease.
• Wear colors that enhance your eyes and skintone.
• Wear soft tone makeup that enhances your natural beauty.
• Men wear clothes that fit. 
• Wear simple colors 

I love how casting Director Marci Liroff put in her video blog.  She states showing us how you dress show us how you think.

Much Success,

Misha

Auditioning 101

Ok, you've just been invited to an audition, so what now? As an actor auditioning is our interview.   Just as others prepare for the questions that may be asked in an interview, we as actors must prepare by knowing the material given to us.   There will be times that you are given sides in advance, there will be other time when you are asked to do a cold reading. No matter what you are given, you must be prepared at all times.

•       Your audition does not begin when you enter the auditioning room, it begins as soon as you arrive.  
•       Timeliness is very important arrive about 15min early just as you would for a corporate interview. 
•        Dress for success. Yes as an actor you must dress in a certain manner.  There will be a complete blog on this subject.
•          Be professional at all times.  You never know who’s watching you in the holding area.
•        Know your material. If you are given sides in advance, know them.  If you are cold reading, take a minute to absorb it, and then don’t be afraid to make bold choices.
•          How many times have I heard it from casting directors, and have said it to others when I casting NEVER APOLOGIZE!
•         Never reach to shake hands with the casting director or anyone at the table unless they reach out to you.

The attached link give a few tips on auditioning. The video at the bottom also reiterate my point that your audition starts as soon as you walk in.

        http://www.actingbiz.com/articles/auditioning_tips.php

          One of my acting coaching told me “ Don’t go to get the job, go to do the job.”   That was one of the best tips she gave me. My other coach told me, “Always be in the moment”.  These are only a few tips to get you started on the path to acing your audition.  The next few post will discuss auditioning more in depth.   

  

    Until Next week,

    Misha Moore