Bryan Samson - Actor
Hello everyone. I am a British actor who wrote a piece for stage 32 in its early days. Finished a fil with Eric Roberts and Michael Flatley in Barbados last November which I believe will be out in the autumn as 'Blackbird' For any directors, producers, casting agents my Spotlight...
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Well I've been here before and did write a blog for Stage 32 'Memoirs of a Wrinkly Actor' (if it's still around). Just thought I would post the trailer for my latest film 'Somatic' https://vimeo.com/166336536
What is the worst audition experience you have had and what made for the best audition experience -even if you didn't get the part. I'm a twice BAFTA Nominated producer and director and I think that some directors and producers have no idea how to conduct these events. I'd also be interested in hear...
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You make an interesting observation concerning the best methods of conducting an audition by stating "...I think that some directors and producers have no idea how to conduct these events.". Many succ...
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That is very true. I teach an audition technique that all actors should know. With training they can go in and blow the room away but it is a technique that has to be learned. Some wonderful actors ca...
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My worst experience ever was having one of the people on the other side of the table say (loudly) "This person is obviously unsuitable for the roles we have available!" BEFORE I had a chance to even g...
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Years ago when I was directing theater (and doing my own auditions) I had an African American actor beg to audition for the part of a middle aged German. He was so stunning that the writer/producer re-wrote the part for him.
If an actor doesn't look physically how the director/producer/ casting agent imagined them for the part (and clearly they should be using some discernment in selecting actors to attend the audition in...
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I am looking for an agent in the USA if there is anyone interested in helping me find one it would be much appreciated.
An interest in the theatre since the age of 10 led eventually to taking part in many amateur theatrical productions, in my 40’s and then a hiatus until I was asked to play a small part in the film Innocent Crimes, which gave me the desire to take lessons on how to act for TV & Film, and was quickly...
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Bryan, wow what a heartfelt passion you have for acting and a great sense of humor! (your title is great!) Congratulations on the 1st Sherlock Holmes film. We look forward to having you involved in acting and webisode lounge discussions :)
Thanks for the really nice comments Julie.
Having spent my first 40 years in Leeds I gradually moved slightly further north and have lived for the past 25 years between Harrogate and York. An interest in the theatre since the age of 10 led eventually to taking part in many amateur theatrical productions, in my 40’s and then a hiatus until I...
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