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"10 Things I Hate About You" Auditions

The new ABC Family show "10 Things I Hate About You" is in production and casting for actors and extras is now underway. Based on the feature of the same name, "10 Things I Hate About You" is a comedy about the Stratford sisters - the strong-willed Kat (Lindsey Shaw) and social butterfly Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin).

See the post titled Actors Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

*** Please submit photos and resumes by mail only. No phone calls or personal drop-offs ***

Principal Actor Casting:

Collin Daniel
Brett Greenstein
Greenstein/Daniel Casting
6671 Sunset Blvd., #1527
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Extras Casting:

Sandi Alessi
13731 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Registration Information
(818) 623-7040
(do not send photos to Sandi Alessi, you MUST register in person)

Production Company:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Prodco. Inc.
25135 Anza Drive Unit A
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

in association with

ABC Family
3800 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91505

Directed:

Gil Junger

Producers:

Carter Covington - Executive Producer
Shawn Wilt - Executive Producer
John Ziffren - Executive Producer

Starring:

Jolene Purdy - Mandella
Lindsey Shaw - Kat
Meaghan Jette Martin - Bianca

Story:

"10 Things I Hate About You" is based on the classic Shakespare play "The Taming of the Shrew", set in a modern day high school.

I have worked in the Entertainment Industry as long as I can remember. I have been a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for over 23 years. I decided to create and maintain this blog in my spare time to help people who do not have an agent, who are interested in becoming a professional actor. I hope the information on this page can help you achieve your dream of working as an actor or extra on ABC Family!

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Talent Agents and Managers

For beginners, the best thing is to send your photo and resume to as many agents as possible. It is very very difficult to get an agent without being in SAG and/or AFTRA. I recommend any legit agent that will sign you. I also recommend reading all of the information on the following blog:

Talent Agents

Also, the following is the best resource for obtaining an agent that you will find. It lists all agents, and what type of people they represent, addresses, websites, email addresses, and the names of the people who work at the agency. So when you submit, you can put it to the attention of a certain agent or assistant.

Representation Directory

Do I have to pay money to audition?

NO! Never ever pay someone to audition. If they ask you to pay, then it is surely a scam. Legit casting directors, agents, and managers never charge any up-front fees whatsoever.

You should never be asked or required to attend any specific classes, use any specific photographers, or pay ANY upfront fees.

Agents typically get 10% of your paycheck AFTER you work. Managers typically get 15%. Casting Directors get paid by the studio or production company.

The only fee you should ever pay for is legit extras casting agencies, such as Central Casting in Burbank, CA. They may charge a small photo imaging fee of around $20, this is because they must take a digital photo of all extras for consistency in their files, and to make sure that they know what the extra looked like when they registered.

So the answer is NO! It costs absolutely nothing to audition for television shows and films.

Getting experience as an Extra

I personally feel that if a person does not have experience, doing extra work is a fantastic way to get used to being on a film or TV set. It gives you an idea of how things work and allows you to become comfortable on a set without risking "burning bridges" if you get nervous and a little stage fright.

I myself did extra work in the beginning of my career and it helped me tremendously. I had terrible stage fright, but I became very comfortable after doing background work for a while. It doesn't pay a whole lot, but the experience you get is valuable.

Acting is like any other job, the more training and experience a person has, the better chance of getting the job. But at the same time, we all have to start somewhere!

Advice For Auditioning

1. Always know what you are auditioning for.

2. Arrive thirty minutes prior to the audition time. This will allow ample time to check in and warm up, check out your competition.

3. Bring at least 2 photos and resumes. Photos should reflect current physical likeness (should always be updated!).

4. Do not chew gum ( all directors hate it).

5. When attending callbacks, always wear the same attire worn at audition. Try to do everything you did the first time because it has already worked during the first audition.

6. Be confident, smile, always have a positive attitude.

7. Act excited about everything you asked to do.

Actors/Improvisation:

Be prepared for improvisation.
Different voices and dialects are a plus.
Prepare a dramatic and comedic monologue no more than 2 minutes in length.
Note if the audition is going to provide sides (a portion of the script).

Singers:

Bring 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad, in legible condition.
Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.
Know your vocal range.
Sheet music should have full musical notation and in the key in which you will perform.
If audition requires movement, dress appropriately.

Dancers:

Wear appropriate dance attire.
Bring appropriate dance shoes.
If the audition requires singing, bring at least 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad. Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.

What To Expect at an Audition

When you are called to audition, you are given "sides" which is a few pages of script to read. You can usually download these lines a few days before the audition. Sometimes they have you do a "cold reading" where you are given the sides right there and then.

When you arrive, you sign in at the receptionists desk, wait in the front office usually with several other actors. When they call you in, you sit down and have a brief conversation with the CD. It is best to ask them a few questions about the script, project, role, etc., before they bring it up! And that is it. If they like you, they usually call you back within a day or two to come back and read for the director and maybe writer, etc.

Important Safety Guidelines

I always recommend using a PO BOX instead of your home address when submitting. This is another good reason that getting an agent as soon as possible is of utmost importance. Then your agents contact information is all that is listed on the resume, cover letter, and envelope. There is an earlier post about how to get an agent in my blog archives (or table of contents).

Also, NEVER meet someone outside of a professional environment such as a studio or casting/agents office. Do NOT meet someone at a restaurant, private residence, etc. You should ALWAYS let someone else know EXACTLY where you are going, WHO you are meeting, and WHEN you are going there.

And a parent or guardian must ALWAYS accompany minors. A parent or guardian should NEVER be out of eyesight of the minor, whether it be at auditions or on set.

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