It's time,
once again, for LDS Audiovisual Casting Open Auditions!
LDS Casting
is asking that Craze Agency Talent interested in auditioning for future projects
contact LDS Casting individually as Audition slots are set up at a first come
first serve basis.
All
individual talent bookings and casting opportunities will go through the
Agency.
Please read ALL of the
below info. carefully and thoroughly so you can be considered for LDS
projects!
You do NOT
need to audition…
…if your
interests are in "Extra" or "Voice Over" work only.
…if you've
auditioned for LDS Audiovisual Casting recently (within the last
year).
…if you are under
17 years of age. (Please see “CHILDREN & TEENS” below.)
ABOUT OPEN AUDITIONS
These are not
designed to audition for any specific role. Open Auditions are for the purpose
of issuing a "rating" to your abilities as an actor. This rating will be used
internally to assist with future project casting. Auditions are also helpful as
an opportunity for them to meet with and get to know you.
If LDS
Casting has not seen you recently — in the last two or three years — or ever,
please come! Casting would love to be reminded of you! This will assist them
with future casting needs in light of upcoming projects.
CHILDREN & TEENS
Casting will
NOT be "general auditioning" children or teens as the need for these is always
specific by project. They do, however, encourage you to send in CURRENT PHOTOS and personal contact
information. Children grow so fast! If you haven’t sent in a photo of your
child within the last year, PLEASE DO SO! You could even e-mail it in to AVDcasting@LDSchurch.org.
If you are
under 17 and would like to attend Open Auditions, you must submit a current and
complete resume via e-mail first. Please write in the SUBJECT
line: "OA Resume". Casting will then determine from your level of
experience if they will contact you to set up an audition appointment. (Please
don't forget to include contact information in your e-mail!)
SCORING
Auditioners
will receive a rating from one-to-four based on the combined responses
from their panel of judges. This panel will consist of an AV Casting
Representative, along with at least two additional experienced casting
directors, actors, directors, or university-level instructors who have achieved
a professional level of expertise in the fields of film and/or theatre.
Please audition ONLY if you have had dramatic training or
experience.
Please bring
your: • Current Headshot and Résumé --Yes, even if you've already sent one
in.
• Current Temple Recommend or Bishop’s Clearance Letter.
(They will ask to see it.)
PREPARATION
Casting asks
that you prepare two contrasting monologues 1-minute (or less)
each.
You will be
timed. Please adhere to the time constraints so they may see all those who have
appointments.
Monologues…
…should be within
your performing age range.
…may consist of
any material you feel is appropriate:
a.
dramatic or comedic
b.
from a film or a play
c.
We discourage poetry, songs, or self-created material.
The best
monologues are ones in which you, the actor, have a specific
objective.
Remember that
these auditions are for FILM, not stage. We ask that you prepare
accordingly.
No improvisations
and no props, please.
A
short Cold Reading will also be required. Please arrive early enough to
look over the appropriate side before your scheduled audition time. (10 minutes
should allow plenty of preparation—please do not arrive any earlier than
this.)
DATES and TIMES
Open
Auditions will take place at the LDS Motion Picture Studio in Provo, Utah. The
schedule is as follows:
Thursday,
November 5, 2009 • 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm.
Saturday,
November 7, 2009 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Thursday,
November 12, 2009 • 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm.
Saturday,
November 14, 2009 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
To SCHEDULE an AUDITION
Please
e-mail at: AVDcasting@LDSchurch.org.
Please include at
least three (3) possible dates and times (in order of preference) you would be
available to audition.
Casting will
schedule on a first come, first serve basis. They suggest you schedule
early to ensure your
preferred time!
All auditions
must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
CHANGING or CANCELING your
APPOINTMENT
If you need
to change or cancel your scheduled audition time, please extend the courtesy of
notifying them as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applicants they
cannot guarantee there will be an opening available later in the day if you miss
a scheduled appointment.
Please
do not make an appointment and then not attend! Besides being
inconsiderate and unprofessional, it denies others the opportunity to fill that
time.
If you arrive
without a scheduled appointment, your information will be accepted but another
audition date and time will need to be arranged through the Casting
Office. (This includes friends or extra members of a family who did not schedule
an appointment.)
IF YOU ARE OUT-OF-STATE or CANNOT ATTEND...
Casting recognizes that many of
you may live out-of-state and cannot attend these yearly auditions. If you would
like to submit a video or DVD of your skills (as outlined above), please feel
free to do so!
You may submit this information:
(1) Via E-mail to
AVDcasting@LDSchurch.org. Be
aware that video files tend to be large and may not e-mail well. If you upload
to an FTP site, just include the URL address in your e-mail (and password, if
necessary). Please submit under the Subject Line: “OPEN AUDITIONS”.
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