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Monday, June 20, 2011

Casting Hits on Broadway

The NYTimes has a terrific interview with 5 top casting directors.

Here was the gem for me:
Q: What's the secret to a great audition?

Answer from Jim Carnahan: One of the biggest traps that actors fall into is trying to be what we want them to be, and that’s not what we’re looking for. It’s like a blind date. You’re better off just being yourself.

The whole thing is here.

Enjoy!

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