I need help with auditions&acting?

Question

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1-whats a TV pilot.

2-how do we know in which channel the tv show will be?

3-how do we know that the tv show will be like smallville, lost etc?

4-how do we know if the movie will be on cinemas or not?

5-how do we pick the best audition?(thats very important for me if you answer)

Answer 1

Steve gave some great advice. Except the last one #5 is Totally off.

Audition for EVERYTHING. Never be picky. Auditioning is a skill that you need to practice at. Even if you go to an audition that you're perfect for, the person who isn't quite as perfect for it will get it if he knows how to properly audition because he's that much more prepared.

You need to read "Audition" form Michael Shurtleff

In fact, Steve, if you're reading this, you especially need to read this.

I'll give you the advice MS gives about your #5 question:

"I think  an actor should audition every d**n chance he gets. If you're twenty-three and blond and you get a chance to audition for an eighty-year-old brunette grandmother, go and audition. If the part requires someone six foot three and you're five foot two and they'll let you, read for it. Read Off-Off-Broadway, read for Off Broadway, read for ELT, read for stock, read for community theatre, read for anything where anyone will allow you to read. You need the practice."

To simply your other questions bullet style:

1. A concept show that hasn't been aired yet and plans to be presented to major networks in hopes of getting picked up as a series.

2. You don't. What the h**l does it matter anyway? You're on TV means you're on TV. AFTRA union is for every network so it really doesn't matter.

3. Read the script and you'll get an idea. If they don't provide one, ask for a synopsis about the show from the person you sign in with. They'll usually answer any questions you have.

4. When the audition listing says, Major Motion Picture, that means it will be in the cinemas. It might not be in all theatres though. It all depends on the producers and how far they take it. Again don't worry about it, a job is a job.

5. Read above, again and again until you believe it, understand it, and do it.

Answer 2

all series start with a pilot movie which is usually an hour show. it introduces the characters and the story to the public.

if the pilot does well it will be picked up as a series. you will know what kind of show it will be and what channel it will be on, weither its a commercial a t v movie or a feature film. if its for cable tv  pbs whatever when you go on the first interview.

when you start going on interviews you will fit a certain catagory of roles due to your character or your look. you will see people that look like you on interviews. any one that  has your hair color eye color same build same complexion same character will be on every interview you go on. that is your competition. your agent will pick the roles that they think you will fit. also when you pick an agent if you don't already have one. pick one that has the least amount of people that look like you. if your a six foot tall blue eyed blond you don't want to go with an agent that has 30 people that look like that cause you'll never get out on an interview. hope this answers

some of your questions.

Answer 3

Hey, there.

These are some good questions. I'll try and answer as best I can:

1 - A TV pilot is the first episode put together to test whether the TV show will have enough interest to justify putting together as a series. For many of these auditions, they are looking for someone to be in a TV series, though the series may not be rolling yet, or it may never be rolling.

2 - Really, the only way you will know what channel it is on is if they tell you in the description. A lot of the time they will not tell you because they don't want people to know.

3 - One way to know is if they tell you in the audition description. If they don't help you out, you can search online using the name of the film. Also, they will often give you a script to rehearse for the part you are looking at (assuming you are looking to act). This will give you some insight into what type of TV show it is.

4 - Generally, if the audition is for or by a large film making company, the film will be release to the cinemas. Films that are independent can also make it to the silver screen, but they typically do so on a VERY small scale.

5 - Well, picking the best audition depends on you. You need to factor a number of things into your choice. For example, when you look at these auditions, you need to ask yourself if you can make it to the audition at your age (ie. can you afford a bus or plane ticket to New York?). You also need to ask yourself whether you feel that you have the talent required to meet their expectations. It sounds brutal, but you really need to be honest with yourself to be a good actor. I would suggest that you work your way up from independent productions to larger scale productions. That's a good recipe for success.

***EDIT***

While I agree with Gtonic that you should be auditioning  a lot, I was trying to answer your question concerning the best audition. You do need to be able to prioritize your auditions so that you can make a decision for these three questions:

1.) Which part do you want the most.

2.) Which part do you feel that you can actually do.

3.) Which part do you have the best chance of getting.

If you answer those three questions, then the reality is that the best audition will often pop out at you, because it satisfies those questions the best.

Again, Gtonic is right that you should get lots of experience in auditioning, but I would suggest my reply in selecting the best audition.

***END EDIT***

It's good to start at your age, because you will mature and develop along with your acting career.

If you are truly serious about this, I would suggest that you look into getting an agent as well as keeping a portfolio of your achievements.

If you start small, you can build something much bigger. That's an important thing to remember.

Answer 4

TV pilot is a start of an episode, it is considered a test.

You pick a channel you want to be on, which network to be precise, or else they choose one for you from a survey or something.

They will give you a theme of what tv show you would be on.

Movies? It depends on basically the star rating of the movie.

Hm..Just research, find ratings on best audition areas. Check the Internet.