Acting : A Trick to Getting Cast by Matthew Gross

Matthew Gross

A Trick to Getting Cast

One morning, before breakfast, I saw a private message for me on Casting Networks. A casting director sent me sides and asked me to record and upload my audition. When I sent the audition, I included a message for casting. Since the film is about a magic show, my message briefly described how my past work in puppetry relates to the film's subject. The director and producers responded to that message, because, unbeknownst to me, they planned to film scenes at the marionette theater where I worked in the 1990s. Leaving a personal, yet professional, message was key in my getting this job. The producers called that night with a job offer. They couldn't decide which role to cast me in, so they let me choose the role. I portray Junior the loveable casino security guard. "Bertie the Brilliant" is currently on PBS. Here is the full episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm0_byvJToU

David Foy Bauer

Great advice, thanks Matthew!

Lisa Lee

Great advice! Also, congratulations on the role!

Suzanne Bronson

That's awesome Matthew! Thanks for sharing.

Geoff Hall

Matthew Gross that’s amazing, Matthew. Well done with the ‘tactics’ and for getting the role. That has put a smile on my face.

Ashley Renee Smith

Great insights, Matthew Gross! Thank you for sharing this post.

Prema Rose

Ya never know how the perfect connection shows up! Congrats!

Oluwatobiloba "Tobiloba Wonders" Adeola

That's profound. Thank you and Congratulations!!!

Sydney S

Wonderful advice and congrats to you!

Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on getting the role, Matthew Gross! Great idea! I'm gonna check out "Bertie the Brilliant."

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