Getting a callback means that the casting team is intrigued by you and your acting, but they may not be totally sold yet. On top of watching you perform, they might also question you about your acting approach and experience. This is the time to showcase your range, ability to portray your character, and overall skill set.
Expect to perform the same material in the same way as in your first audition—but know that you might be asked to make a few changes, such as reading a scene with different emotion or really diving deep into your character’s personality.
Callbacks often mean performing a scene with another actor so the director can see if you mesh well with others.
The casting director brought you back because your type and performance worked for the character and for the tone of the show. Unless you are given specific notes for the callback, do the exact same performance when you come back in but be open to adjustments.
Don’t get locked into your choices. In a callback, the director, producer, and creative team may have you take an adjustment and try the scene a different way. Spontaneous decisions are your best friend so practice various versions of the audition just to be prepared.
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Great advice, @Tammy Hunt! "This is the time to showcase your range, ability to portray your character, and overall skill set." Does that include things like singing, dancing, and other things an actor can bring to the role?
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Only if it's requested. This isn't the time to offer the array of skills you put on your resume. They have read it. :)
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Ok, thanks for explaining, Tammy Hunt. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Thanks for that Tammy I wouldn't have thought NOT to demonstrate one of my extra skills.
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Great question @Maurice
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Thanks, Suzanne Bronson.
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Wonderful advice as always, Tammy Hunt! =)
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Your insights on callbacks for acting auditions are spot-on. It's indeed a crucial stage where the casting team is delving deeper into your suitability for the role. Flexibility, the ability to take direction, and showcasing adaptability in your performance are key elements during callbacks. Remember, it's not just about repeating the same performance but demonstrating your versatility and chemistry, especially in scenes with other actors. Your advice to stay open to adjustments and maintain spontaneity is invaluable for actors navigating the callback process. #actor