Whether you are a Background (Extra) or Principle Actor, you must remember that Acting is a job. Unlike the average, everyday office cubicle position, in this profession you may be surrounded by cameras, lights, boom mikes, cables, crew members and famous actors like George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Cameron Diaz; but when you boil it down, the fact is, it's still a job.
Regardless of whether you are cast to be on the set for one day or several, it is important to maintain a professional attitude. From day one, make a good impression, and keep yourself at that level or better.
Are You Available Tomorrow?
Your agent will call you to see if you are available for work on the day needed. Give them a simple Yes or No answer. Agents have lots of arrangements to make - they don't have time to hear "I'll ask my boss," "I have a doctor's appointment that day," or "Gee, a friend of mine passed away and I was going to the viewing, but that's okay, I'll be available." (All real answers that have been received by actual casting agents!) The agent will most likely say they'll have more information for you once you are actually booked. They may verify your email address as well.
Do not call your agent back to ask them if you were booked or not. If you do not hear from them by the time they said they would call, chances are you did not get booked for that job. Do not take this personally. You may not have had the right look for this scene, that's all. But it is important not to bug your agent about this. You either got the job, or you didn't. Let it go and move on to the next audition. (Actually, I prefer to call these "Job Interviews" - and I treat each audition as if it were exactly that - a job interview.)
You Need to be On Set
Now the agent calls you back and states that you are verified for the shoot. Have a pen and paper by the phone at all times for notes, just in case the agent does not email you the pertinent information. (In this day and age, most agents will simply send you all of the pertinent information via email.) If they do not, however, you will need the following: Name of Project, Type of Work (Background? Day Player? etc.) Wardrobe? Props (Briefcase, Umbrella, etc.), Location, Call Time, and Directions. Note: if directions are offered, take them. Yes, you can check on line, but often these online directions are incorrect, or do not take construction or other issues into consideration.
Three to Get Ready
Wardrobe. Wardrobe can be a complicated issue. Depending upon whether you are Non-Union or Union, there may be different requirements. I'll try to simplify these as I go along.
First, go through your wardrobe for two or three possible clothing changes, including shirts, jackets, hats, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, shoes, purses and other accessories. Make a quick stop to the local resale shop if you need something but don't have it - track mileage and save the receipt, as this is a deductible business expense. Make sure everything is clean and pressed (unless the wardrobe description calls for something else.) You should have a compact rolling bag with you, like an airplane carry-on size. Don't fold your clothes - roll them up and store them in the carry-on (rolling decreases flat-line wrinkles). Place your cleaned and polished shoes in there too, in plastic bags so no missed dirt gets on your clothes.
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Regardless of whether you are cast to be on the set for one day or several, it is important to maintain a professional attitude. From day one, make a good impression, and keep yourself at that level or better.
Are You Available Tomorrow?
Your agent will call you to see if you are available for work on the day needed. Give them a simple Yes or No answer. Agents have lots of arrangements to make - they don't have time to hear "I'll ask my boss," "I have a doctor's appointment that day," or "Gee, a friend of mine passed away and I was going to the viewing, but that's okay, I'll be available." (All real answers that have been received by actual casting agents!) The agent will most likely say they'll have more information for you once you are actually booked. They may verify your email address as well.
Do not call your agent back to ask them if you were booked or not. If you do not hear from them by the time they said they would call, chances are you did not get booked for that job. Do not take this personally. You may not have had the right look for this scene, that's all. But it is important not to bug your agent about this. You either got the job, or you didn't. Let it go and move on to the next audition. (Actually, I prefer to call these "Job Interviews" - and I treat each audition as if it were exactly that - a job interview.)
You Need to be On Set
Now the agent calls you back and states that you are verified for the shoot. Have a pen and paper by the phone at all times for notes, just in case the agent does not email you the pertinent information. (In this day and age, most agents will simply send you all of the pertinent information via email.) If they do not, however, you will need the following: Name of Project, Type of Work (Background? Day Player? etc.) Wardrobe? Props (Briefcase, Umbrella, etc.), Location, Call Time, and Directions. Note: if directions are offered, take them. Yes, you can check on line, but often these online directions are incorrect, or do not take construction or other issues into consideration.
Three to Get Ready
Wardrobe. Wardrobe can be a complicated issue. Depending upon whether you are Non-Union or Union, there may be different requirements. I'll try to simplify these as I go along.
First, go through your wardrobe for two or three possible clothing changes, including shirts, jackets, hats, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, shoes, purses and other accessories. Make a quick stop to the local resale shop if you need something but don't have it - track mileage and save the receipt, as this is a deductible business expense. Make sure everything is clean and pressed (unless the wardrobe description calls for something else.) You should have a compact rolling bag with you, like an airplane carry-on size. Don't fold your clothes - roll them up and store them in the carry-on (rolling decreases flat-line wrinkles). Place your cleaned and polished shoes in there too, in plastic bags so no missed dirt gets on your clothes.
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