July 2023 - The Casting Director's Cut

Should you even use props? When should you use them? Is miming better?

July 31, 2023 by Ramani Leah, CSA

Should you even use props? When should you use them? Is miming better? One thing we know for certain is that props should be the least of your worries in a self tape audition. You’ve heard most CDs say things like, “props should enhance, not distract” and let that drive your decision. But is it better to just mime something instead of risking a distraction? Not always. Many times miming can be just as distracting (if not more) than using …

Have you ever had someone say to you, “once you get that first credit, things will really

July 10, 2023 by Ramani Leah, CSA

Have you ever had someone say to you, “once you get that first credit, things will really start to roll.” "Cool, thanks. I’ll take care of that right away 🫡” We know it’s not that easy. We also know that the world is bursting with unfathomable talent and we’re not about to have a silly little credit stipulation be the thing that keeps us from discovering it. How would anyone get their first credit if this was a real thing? …