Why Am I Not selected In Auditions?
How To Give Best Introduction For Auditions Or In Video Introduction?
This applies to both-
Physically on camera in front of auditions
Prepared Video introduction submitted to casting directors or production dept.
Your introduction (slate, as it ‘s called) tells those viewing your audition if you can be selected and are “castable.”
Video Introduction
Due to the pressure of time and the rents of hiring a place for auditions is expensive hence, much of that decision to watch your video or even physically in an audition is based on whether your physicality fits their requirements and whether the viewing public will convincingly identify you with the character.
In Audition
While in a live audition, how you introduce self (slate), your presence, and how you connect to the camera is really important. Though your physical appearance to the character is considered, your overall introduction is totally up to you and can be your strong asset for selection if done well.
Speaking out just your name seems so simple, which is why many give it no real thought. This can be a mistake because the intro (slate) provides important information about who you are. It depicts confidence or lack of showing your personality, and so much more.
From years of my own experience as an actor and teaching, I have seen most of the ways that actors make bad first impressions with their introduction.
