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Casting Director Jenny Rawdin on How to Become a Star…Fast!
Casting Director Jenny Rawdin on How to Become a Star…Fast!
jennifer-hudson_l(1)I think the fastest way to stardom these days is trying to break into the most popular type of TV right now–Reality TV!There are more reality shows on cable and basic cable then another type of Television programing. So in order to get your name out there you need to attend castings sessions and open calls. A lot of reality castings take place at  popular bars, restaurants, and hotels in your city or a city near you. Click here to access reality TV casting calls on InstantCast right now!
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Casting Director Courtney on Going through the Grit in order to Arrive at the Glam:
Casting Director Courtney on Going through the Grit in order to Arrive at the Glam:
eva_longoria_glamourPeople (including myself!) initially get attracted to the entertainment industry because it seems so glamorous. I remember when I was in college and trying to do everything I could to get in the door at MTV. I was having mentors review my resume, networking as much as possible, and constantly on the internet researching different contacts to reach out to: The hard work paid off and I landed my first internship at the MTV Studios!
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Trying to Make it Big? Well…You’re Not the Only One! Hear How You Can Stand Out:
Trying to Make it Big? Well…You’re Not the Only One! Hear How You Can Stand Out:
GYI0000611457.jpgIt’s no lie that there’s A LOT of competition in this business!  But whatever route you take in this business…be sure to do it with intention.  If you end up being one of the fortunate people to get national exposure or even local exposure…make the most out of your time in the limelight.  When I was casting for MTV’sMy Super Sweet 16 we found a lot of kids who were doing just that.  Take Teyana Taylor for example.  She was already in works with Pharell to develop her career as an up and coming hip hop artist.
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I finally attended an audition last week. I studied my monologue for a few days and was ready to show them my talent. Then, when the casting director called me in to perform, they took one look at me and gave me a whole different monologue to read ice cold! I was so nervous an unprepared that I blew it. How can I better prepare for a cold read next time?

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A cold read can be a scary thing. You've never read the script in your life, so how can you give your best performance? Well, you don't have to...

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