How To Impress a Casting Director | Tips From an Acting Coach

Learn how to get over audition nerves—and impress the casting director in the process. Acting coach Joseph Pearlman breaks down how actors should enter an audition, how to keep casting engaged with their work, and how to make sure anxiety doesn’t ruin their performances

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[Wildopal]

Leaving the desperation and wants at the door. Letting go of the need to please. That sunk in deep!😁🎉

[josephjpearlman]

Thank you for sharing this, Backstage! YOU CAN’T CREATE AND PLEASE AT THE SAME TIME.

[fathomstoport]

This is really great advice, thank you!

[sinomthaklassen]

In the words of RuPaul :”remember, if you don’t love yourself how in the hell you gonn’ love somebody else” can I get an amen!?

[ruschienedeidrick]

Awesome sauce!!! 🙏👌🦋✨🦄🧘‍♀️ Thanks for sharing!

[juansoundyb.vanpoyfelick]

Every one of us has a gift, i really like to act althought i am intravert, how can i best use it gmfor my advantage?

[sherrindiary]

This week was amazing I got a call back from my agent I am so excited for a drama series.

[OneAndOnlyTrueJix]

😁 I got the role for a theatrical play thanks

[sherrindiary]

I just love when I get a call back from my agent

[yuyenthao]

Can people do audition on online for backstage

[Katy_Dancer]

First tip: You have to love yourself first
Me:

[beattheboredom]

Nice! Is there chance for an Indian teen to enter the Hollywood film industry?

[angieang]

Will having social anxiety prohibit me from being a actress.

[stel]

So it’s not your ability or your talent and your looks it’s more about your character and your ability to make people like you. It’s like that everywhere and in all jobs.
Honestly kinda shty tips to be honest.