Category Archives: Auditions

Have a fallback position

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Matt D

This will be a short but sweet update. I was about to pull the trigger on a class with a major casting director with whom I have long wanted to establish a connection. But then something wonderful happened– I booked … Continue reading →

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Know the lingo: mid-season replacement

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Matt D

Something funny happened to me two weeks back. I got a call from my agents that CBS had requested to see me for a new sitcom. The reason I found this funny is that my last pilot season was a … Continue reading →

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What can Alice Ghostley teach us about type?

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Matt D

“Type” is such a dirty word amongst actors. If you haven’t encountered it before, “type” refers to a usually narrow description of roles that an actor can play particularly well and is cast in often. You might be a loving … Continue reading →

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Crafty Acts to improve your Acting Craft

Posted on September 21, 2007 by admin

Well, here we are…Fall is upon us in this back-to-school season where money always seems to be a little tight. We overspent on that summer trip, we didn’t budget enough for the school supplies, we realize that old winter coat … Continue reading →

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When do you get to act out?

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Matt D

Recently I had an audition for a play. I came in for a specific role, although after seeing my work the director asked if I wouldn’t mind staying longer and reading for a different role. This isn’t unusual, and I … Continue reading →

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