Acting : 4 Casting Directors Advice for Actors by Tammy Hunt

“There is a lot of noise out in the world, a lot of maybes, and a lot of uncertainty right now. Try to stay focused. Be kind, be honest, and be authentic. Put yourself and your craft first. The truth is, there isn’t going to be an abundance of work yet. Use this time to hone your craft, work on your writing skills, and self-reflect. And always be ready to do your best work!”

—Russell Boast

“Don’t worry about all those credits, or that your résumé is not fully fleshed out. It’s all about who you are. Let’s start there and lean into that and find characters that match that, or characters that might be the opposite of that but that only you can play in an interesting way. Be authentic, and center everything you do around that.”

—Victor Vazquez

“There are so many platforms where people can create their own content and get discovered in a way, especially with the state of the world right now…. When we’re casting, we’re watching these videos people create in their apartments. Creating your own content can really make a difference now, especially at a time when you can’t go into a room to meet a casting director.”

—Collin Daniel

“Take acting classes and work hard, because when opportunity knocks (and you never know when it will), you must be ready for it. It is easy to get into a casting office for one audition, but you want them to remember you for the next one. It’s not about getting this job—it’s about getting the next one.”

—Libby Goldstein

“Make yourself easy to find. Have a website, and put an email address on it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve skipped an actor because they have one of those contact pages that makes it difficult to email them when I’m sending out lots of messages. And if you don’t have a website, have a public Instagram account with an email address listed.”

—Kate Antognini

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