WHEN YOU HAVE AN AUDITION:

WHEN YOU HAVE AN AUDITION:

If you are a parent of a child under the age of 18, they are still a minor and at least one parent should go with them.  But, don't take other relatives or friends with you because they "want to see what it's all about". In the beginning it's best if both parents go, but only those two. If the child is hired-booked for the job, then only one parent needs to go.

If you are 18 or over you are an adult. Do not take someone with you, because you are nervous or need moral support. That might be the absolute last thing a Casting Director wants to see or hear. If you were going for an interview with say, IBM you certainly would not take anyone with you. However if you are say, 18 to 21 and still live at home with your parents, at least with our agency I would recommend that you do take a parent with you to guide you and maybe give you some sage advice. This of course is if you have very little, or no real background in the industry. Also don't take friends, neighbors with you to a rehearsal or the actual filming. That is totally unprofessional and most likely they will just get in the way, and sometimes told to go away.  Can you imagine, you are going to your first rehearsal and you take a friend or two with you. Then when you get there the other actors there to work on their craft also brought a couple of friends with them as well. The set or rehearsal area could end up with 30 40 people showing up. It looks like the State Fair or New Years eve.

Don't do that> it could also cost you the job.

william reynolds