The Most Important Element of an Audition

Maybe it isn’t surprising that a casting director would say that the most important part of an audition is confidence—but then casting director Benton Whitley (Stewart/Whitley Casting) goes on to explain how he defines talent, and it might actually transform the way you approach your craft and the way you handle yourself at your next audition. As it turns out, skill is not necessarily the same as talent, and it's time you stopped thinking so.

*Breakdown*
0:09 - What every actor has to bring into the room
0:29 - Are you insecure in your performance?
0:45 - Fun is important
1:10 - The definition of the word "talent"
1:39 - Four words to live by as an auditioning actor
2:10 - Show biz is about escapism
2:50 - What you need to do in the next audition
3:44 - The secret to performing
3:55 - Can you still feel validated in NYC or L.A.?
4:29 - Remember why you do what you do

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*More Casting Tips*
Casting director Benton Whitley explains how the process of casting theater begins and concludes—from the CDs' research to whittling down the options for the creative team.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-broadway-shows-get-cast/

Casting directors are definitely interested in what you have to say on social media—so is what you're saying something that an actor who gets cast should be saying? http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/do-casting-directors-care-about-actors-social-media/

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