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Actors! Here's the chance to ask a professional director and producer your questions on successfully negotiating the casting process.

What does your headshot really say to casting directors and producers?
How important is a show reel?
What are directors really looking for when an actor comes in for a meeting?

Use this opportunity to get tips from the other side of the casting couch. With TimeOut Critics Choice and numerous 4 & 5 stars for their recent DRAWER BOY at The Finborough Theatre--as well as experience in staff directing for the National Theatre and producing for Bill Kenwright on the West End--Director Eleanor Rhode and Producer Sarah Loader from Snapdragon Productions will be here to answer your queries on auditioning, headshots and more...

Our Hub General Manager, Ben Cooper-Melchiors, will be on hand with the Snapdragon team from 1-2pm on Monday 6 August to answer all your questions. Leave yours in the thread below now and we'll answer them on the day.

Join the conversation on 6th August and get your questions answered.

And when posting a question--let us know where in the country you're posting from!

Thanks!

The IdeasTap Team

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31/07/12 Eimear said:
Hi Eleanor and Sarah,

What would your advice be to someone wanting to get involved in the acting scene in London? (I moved here 9 months ago)

All the best,

Eimear
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01/08/12 jesslaing said:
Hello Eleanor and Sarah :)

I have recently graduated and luckily managed to get a job working on a cruise ship! i am abit worried that once i'm back i will then be in a worse position? how can i avoid that! and also how do i go about getting an agent when i'm back?

Also can you look at my headshot and tell me what you think?

Thank you very much,

Jessica Laing
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01/08/12 ActorJaney said:
Hello Eleanor & Sarah,

As a very much older newcomer to acting, what can you suggest for me to up my profile and find auditions and casting opportunities? I live in the Highland Region.

Would you also look at my headshot and give me an opinion?

Cheers

Janey Greene
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02/08/12 ChristelleD-M said:
Hi Eleanor & Sarah,

How can i make my showreel stand out?

Thanks

Christelle Musungay
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02/08/12 chantelledusette said:
Hi Eleanor & Sarah,

Is there anything that would immediately put you off an actor in an audition?

Thanks

Chantelle
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