If You Want to Book Auditions, Start Tracking Immediately
Track and Book More Auditions
Why should you track to book auditions? Because remembering details from auditions can make all the difference if you get a callback. As an actor, you can’t exactly tell why they liked your audition.
It could be any of the reasons below, or something else:
- Your looks (you look the part perfectly);
- your accent and overall cultural persona (as fit for the character);
- the outfit you wear (that complimented your performance without distracting from it);
- delivering your lines with perfection (technically and emotionally);
- showing that you can take direction (and redo a scene on the spot after notes);
- the smile and small talk entering or leaving the audition room (that makes them want to work with you).
Those are the most common reasons actors say they were booked for. But with so many auditions and so much time between auditions and callbacks, by the time production wants to see you again, you may not remember much about the day you first met them. For that reason, tracking is key if you want to book auditions. Let’s see how.
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“Auditon and Forget”
We all heard the advice from our acting coaches and managers: “Once you are done with the audition, move on to the next and forget all about it.” It is hard to accept it when we are young and auditioning for the first few times. We want to hold on to the excitement and the possibilities. But after feeling turned down several times, we adopt the rule: “Audition and forget.”
And then, one day, we get a callback. And the same agent or coach who told you not to stress about it says: “Make sure to do exactly what you did the first time.” Weeks (maybe months) went by, and you think, “What did I do the first time? What does that mean?”
But Callbacks Are High Stakes!
You are expected to do exactly what you did unless casting called you back with a redirection note. Still, you will have to remember what you did in order to modify it for the director. The best way – the only way – to remember it all without driving yourself insane is to keep a detailed record of every important audition.
Your notes, as far as acting, must include:
- The show and the part you auditioned for;
- How many pages of script you prepared (attach your noted script as well);
- Whether you used the help of a coach or fellow actor to prepare, or as a reader.
On how casting and production saw you, you must also have a record of:
- What you wore (and why – “it was neutral and comfortable,” “it helped me be in character without taking away from the performance);
- How you wore your hair (a selfie to look back to helps a lot);
- Interactions such as greetings and small talks (names, topics, and everything you remember about them and what they wanted to know about you).
It also helps to:
- Record your feelings (journal style) before and after the audition;
- write down what you think went well and what could have gone better;
- make your own notes for future auditions of what you learned from this one.
Having an organized tracker and journal is the best way to book auditions.
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Use a Journal to Log, Track, and Book Auditions!
If you haven’t yet, you will learn that the key to being successful and book auditions is to be organized. And the easiest way to be organized is by logging every audition and documenting important information – even your personal impressions – in one dedicated journal.
Our team at Teacup of Wisdom wanted to make it easy for you, so we created an audition journal. It is a headshot-size, light notebook with spaces for all your notes and full journal pages for your thoughts.
As you see, every audition gets a dedicated journal page and reminders of details you must record. These are super helpful for when you get a callback. In addition, make sure to take pictures of your outfit and hairstyle that you can easily locate on your phone.
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Book Auditions By Seeing the Patterns
If you like to be organized, you will understand why we made this journal exactly like we did. Every audition has a page with every single detail you must remember to be successful in the business of acting. From the people you network with to casting, to what you brought to the audition.
On the left, there is a journal page. In it, you can write down your thoughts after every audition. They will help you prepare for the future. You will take a second look and learn from every opportunity by reading your notes.
The 8×10 size is perfect for your audition folder. And because we are together in this, we threw in a few affirmations for you. 🙂
Click here to purchase the Audition Log & Journal by Teacup of Wisdom
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Conclusion
To book auditions without the stress of remembering every one of them, keeping a journal is your best bet. We created a log notebook with journal pages for you that you can bring along with your headshot to start writing notes in the waiting room.
When your agent tells you they want to see you again, you will be ready for the callback in no time, from looks to demeanor, and even remembering the people you met and what you talked about.
Remember: acting is a business. As much as we do it for the love of the art and the joy it brings us, understanding how to book auditions can only help us work consistently.
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