When we talk about acting and modeling auditions, it is important to know what it means if the audition is an Open Call. Today’s Showbiz Term of the Day is “Open Call.” My daughter went to Open Calls a couple of times for shows such as America’s Most Talented Kid before we moved to LA. …
Tag Archive: Auditions
Dec 04
What Are the Sides for Acting Auditions? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
The mention of “sides” to anyone who is not involved in the television or film industry or who is not already going on acting auditions or taking a child to acting auditions is likely to result in a confused look. So today I have chosen “sides” to be the “Showbiz Term of the Day.” I …
Nov 30
What is a “CD” as Related to Acting Auditions? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
I am starting a new series called “Showbiz Term of the Day.” Today’s showbiz term of the day is “CD.” Do you know what CD refers to when it is used related to Acting Auditions or Print Auditions? I know I wondered what the term CD meant when I first heard it used when my …
Aug 03
What Does a Child Give Up to Become a Child Actor?
When we decided to help our daughter become a child actor, we did not think much about the cons of acting — instead we were focused on giving our daughter the opportunity to do what she seemed to enjoy most — entertaining others. At the same time, helping her become a child actor seemed like …
Jun 29
Who Gets the Breakdowns for Acting Auditions for Big Movie and TV Roles?
Yet another thing I was confused about after I came to Los Angeles was the term breakdowns. When my daughter’s manager called to tell us about her acting auditions, often he’d say he was reading the description of the character from the breakdown. The only breakdowns I’d heard about before that were those related to …
