Casting agents audition countless actors. It takes an astounding actor to make it past their judgment as well as that of the director, agency executives, and producer. Being able to interact positively with the commercial’s production team is a must. Never lose...
Some believe that the development of commercial characters is simpler. This is not true. The audience must receive a full performance with minimal words and time. The actor must also successfully work within a limited visual area as well. Casting agents see thousands...
When it comes to acting, there are some skills that are needed across the board regardless of the type of acting required. Actors who receive Meisner training are perhaps the most prepared actors to enter the business. This is why. Study never ends for students of the...
Because commercials are so short and casting occurs so quickly, actors have to deal with added challenges. The short length of commercials makes it critical for the actor to be able to get “in-character” spontaneously. This method prepares students for...
Commercial acting is it’s own art form and is deceptively more complex than you might think at first. There is far less time, often fewer words at your disposal to connect with an audience. Time limits and limits of camera framing require that you be brilliant...
