CASTING CALLS

What are Casting Calls ?

Casting calls are jobs description generate by a director or a casting director based on their character's breakdown. Until not so long ago all casting process was done by mailing and messenger services. The envelopes contained a cover letter, headshots, and resume of the actor sent by his / her representative Once the casting director viewed the packet he / she would call the actor's representative to schedule an audition. Usually following a successful audition will come a callback

If the actor delivered a good convincing performance in his callback(s) he / she would most likely get the part or would be on avail

What are Open Calls ?

Open casting call is a free invitation for actors to show up and tryout for a role in an open audition. The actor would either get sides upfront, like on a regular audition, or will be required to do a cold reading, which mean getting the sides a few minutes before the audition, or even just when he walks into the audition room.