by anitakumar | Feb 15, 2018 | The Competitive Edge, US
A really good audition makes the casting director, the producer, and the director really happy. You gave a good audition, you got put on avail . . . and then you didn’t get booked. Why? I can assure you it is nothing that you did wrong. So if it’s nothing you did...
by anitakumar | Jan 12, 2018 | 5 Questions, AU
“I believe very strongly in the quality of an ensemble spirit” -Damien Ryan, Managing Artistic Director, Sport for Jove. For many actors home is where the theatre is. Whilst the big bright shimmering lights of Hollywood lure many of us into the world of motion...
by anitakumar | Dec 7, 2017 | AU, Theatre Angel
“Casting is a non-stop job. Offices don’t close for lunch, in fact, that’s when you catch up on admin. If you’re not at the theatre, you’re still at work at 8 or 9pm most nights. Despite this, it’s wonderful to be a part of a production at such an early stage that...
by anitakumar | Dec 7, 2017 | 5 Questions, AU
“Basically, the actor’s job is to be the ultimate detective, collect all the pieces of the puzzle and put it together to create a fully formed, nuanced, believable character.” – Jess Loudon Generosity of spirit is crucial in this industry....
by anitakumar | Nov 7, 2017 | 5 Questions, AU
“Alexandra Keddie captures the bewilderment of visiting ingenue, Jackie Coryton” – Herald Sun I have to admit that I have a secret girl crush on Alexandra Keddie. It all began around the time of the US 2016 election campaign. Whilst the entire free world was...