Picking A Monologue

Every actor should have a monologue that they can perform for agents, managers or casting directors. It’s a great tool to showcase your talent, and impress industry professionals who are in a position to help you take your career to the next level. It’s very important that you put a lot of thought into selecting a monologue. You’ll need to commit it to memory and rehearse it until it’s perfect – which will take a lot of work. So you want to make sure you pick something really great the first time around.

You’re probably wondering how you go about picking a monologue that helps you shine. Here are a few tips that will help:

• Pick a monologue that showcases your strengths. If you’re great at comedy, then pick a comedic monologue. If you’re a dynamic dramatic actor, then you’ll want to pick something that allows you to show your dramatic range.

• Make sure your monologue is age appropriate. While you might do a really great job at portraying an 80 year-old woman when you’re only 16, you want to pick a role that you could actually book in the real world.

• If you select a monologue that’s an excerpt from a full-length script, be sure to read the entire script to completely familiarize yourself with the character.

• While you want to standout, don’t opt for monologues with foul language or make use of obscene gestures. You want to wow your audience, not offend them.

• Shy away from monologues that require you to use a dialect for the duration of the performance, especially when performing for agents or managers.

Once you’ve selected your monologue and mastered it, it’s time to start performing it! Take a look at the list of managers and agents on our website ( www.StarSearchCasting.com ) - we’ve got thousands located all over the U.S. and they’re waiting for you to blow them away! Be sure to let us know how it goes!

Give It Your Best Shot

When you think of your favorite model, words like glamorous or natural beauty probably come to mind. And that can be intimidating if you’re interested in pursuing a career in modeling. You might be wondering if you have the natural talent to make it. Or if your flaws will hinder your success.

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Give It Your Best Shot

When you think of your favorite model, words like glamorous or natural beauty probably come to mind. And that can be intimidating if you’re interested in pursuing a career in modeling. You might be wondering if you have the natural talent to make it. Or if your flaws will hinder your success.

Stop worrying. Most models look so flawless and naturally beautiful because they’ve worked hard to overcome the challenges their flaws present through extensive preparation and camouflaging. So relax. Here are a few tips from the pros to give you an edge and help you take flawless photos that will wow agencies and clients:

• Practice posing in the mirror often to figure out the best angles of your body and face and then use those poses when you’re shooting with your photographer.

• Make sure you understand what type of image the photographer is trying to capture so that you’re able to nail it.

• Use your assets. If you have really great hair, learn how to use it to create creative poses.

• If you have a broad nose, avoid poses where your head is tilted down when facing the camera. Instead, turn your head at an angle and learn to use your eyes to engage the camera, and take attention away from your nose.

• If you’re not very curvy, arching your back can help you to accentuate your bust, creating a curvier look.

• If you have wide hips, turn your hips but keep your shoulders and head facing the camera to get a slimmer look.

Whether you’re taking test shots for your portfolio, or you’ve booked a photo shoot, there are lots of trade secrets you can utilize to help you give it your best shot. Go here http://Forums.StarSearchCasting.com to visit the forums on our website and network with other models to get more tips on taking great photos.

PERSONAL STYLE: Does it help or hinder your chances?

Most people explore jobs in entertainment because they love creative self-expression. They are generally outgoing and unique individuals that love the opportunity to shine. Additionally, they often have a distinctive personal style, with an eye-catching wardrobe that often gets them noticed wherever they go.

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PERSONAL STYLE: Does it help or hinder your chances?

Most people explore jobs in entertainment because they love creative self-expression. They are generally outgoing and unique individuals that love the opportunity to shine. Additionally, they often have a distinctive personal style, with an eye-catching wardrobe that often gets them noticed wherever they go.

Personal style is great. But you have to know when and when not to rely on your style during an audition or meeting with an agency. While distinctive hair, makeup and clothing can be a useful tool to get attention, it’s not always appropriate when seeking a job in the entertainment industry.

Style tip for actors:

If you’re an actor going to an audition, you want to make sure that your look compliments the role you’re auditioning for. If you’re auditioning for the role of a businessman, you don’t want to show up in baggy jeans and a football jersey.

Style tip for dancers:

When you’re auditioning, you want to stand out, but you don’t want your outfit to distract from you performance. A bright leotard with a distinctive design will probably do the trick.

Style tip for models:

When you’re meeting with an agent, come in as a blank slate. You don’t want to appear overdone. Avoid high heels so that they can see how tall you really are. Where clothes that compliment your shape, but be careful not to wear anything that might appear inappropriate.

Style tip for singers:

When executives in the recording arts industry are evaluating singers, one of the main questions they ask themselves is, “Can this person sell records?” Image is often as important as talent. Therefore, feel free to be trendy, but make sure your style has a wide appeal. Think of what an artist your age might where on MTV’s TRL, but with your own personal flair. You don’t want to duplicate someone else’s style, but you do want to be marketable.

Ready to put these style tips to the test? Visit http://www.StarSearchCasting.com today and check out the auditions and casting calls!

Ever Wanted To Be On MTV?

Have you checked out the auditions posted on www.StarSearchCasting.com? Did you know that we’ve got lots of casting notices from major networks and with our help, you could get a paid role on one of your favorite shows?

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Ever Wanted To Be On MTV?

Have you checked out the auditions posted on www.StarSearchCasting.com? Did you know that we’ve got lots of casting notices from major networks and with our help, you could get a paid role on one of your favorite shows?

We’re not the #1 website just because we have a lot of great opportunities. We’re also #1 because our website features a lot of talented individuals. And casting directors love that! So when they are advertising new roles, Star Search Casting is one of the first places they visit on the web to post their casting notices.

Networks such as ABC, NBC and MTV have used our site to get the word out about new roles on their shows. Yes, MTV!!! Even now, MTV is accepting headshots until December 5^th from energetic guys and girls to be featured on their shows. Check out the auditions on our site to find out more. Not only is being on MTV a great way to get invaluable exposure on a hit television show, but imagine the contacts you’ll make.

MTV has always featured a diverse range of talent on their network. They consistently look for young people (usually ages 18-24) with sparkling personalities from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This could be your big chance, so what are you waiting for? Go for it!

Don’t miss this chance to land a great gig on a major network and get paid for it! All you have to do is check the list of auditions on our website, and send your name, age, phone number and photos to the contact provided. This time next week you could be at MTV’s studio in Santa Monica meeting with their casting staff and booking an exciting new gig. Sounds great doesn’t it! And don’t forget to check out the hundreds of other opportunities we have listed as well!

Thanks for reading the blog. Don’t forget to check it out again tomorrow.

Star Search Casting Now Serves More Than 235,000 Members

More than 235,000 actors, models, singers and dancers have joined Star Search Casting and the membership base continues to grow. Star Search Casting ( http://www.starsearchcasting.com ), the #1 casting site on the internet, now serves more than 235,000 members. The website’s membership base is comprised of actors, models, singers & talent...

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Star Search Casting Now Serves More Than 235,000 Members

More than 235,000 actors, models, singers and dancers have joined Star Search Casting and the membership base continues to grow.

(HOLLYWOOD) – Star Search Casting ( http://www.starsearchcasting.com), the #1 casting site on the internet, now serves more than 235,000 members. The website’s membership base is comprised of actors, models, singers and dancers from the United States and around the globe. Every day SSC members are successfully making their mark on the entertainment industry, and thanks to their testimonials and the website’s solid reputation among entertainment industry executives, the number of Star Search Casting members continues to grow.

Actors, singers, dancers and models of all ages and ethnicities have achieved record success from using Star Search Casting to attain jobs in the entertainment industry. Each week the website is flooded with testimonials from members who have gotten closer to their dreams of becoming a Hollywood star by landing agents and managers, and booking roles on major television networks and the silver screen. And each week, more and more actors, singers, dancers and models continue to join the http://StarSearchCasting.com/index.php website in order to seek the same success.

“The number of members has grown substantially,” says Jonathan Parker, founder of Star Search Casting, Inc. “I think one of the primary reasons is because many of the industry’s top casting directors, talent agents and managers, and other entertainment industry professionals use the site consistently to find new talent and the word is spreading quickly.”

Another reason is that Star Search Casting attracts so many members is that it offers invaluable services and resources. Actors, singers, dancers and models not only get access to auditions and casting calls from major networks and production companies, but they also get to network with other actors, singers, dancers and models in the community forums and get expert advice from the website’s talent consultant.

Additionally, Star Search Casting offers its members premium opportunities to showcase their talent on the website. Models can post up to 100 photos on their profile to showcase their versatility. Singers can upload three audio files to showcase their vocal range and style. Actors and dancers can display their skills by uploading three video files of their best work. No other website gives actors, dancers, singers and models this amount of exposure in one central location.

Actors, singers, dancers and models rely on maximum exposure to advance their careers. Star Search Casting provides not only maximum exposure, but also resources, opportunities and valuable information in a safe, user-friendly, online environment. The website has become so successful that actors, singers, dancers and models from all over the world now use Star Search Casting to find opportunities in film, television, theater, modeling, dance, the recording arts industry and more.

For more information on the benefits of joining Star Search Casting, visit http://www.starsearchcasting.com.

Jonathan Parker - www.StarSearchCasting.com

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