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audition tips :: a place for actors :: Beware the Vague Email When you send out emails to casting directors, don't send a vague email. What's a vague email? It goes something like this: "Hi! I'm I'm available to come in for an audition. Please contact me at 212-555-5555." Often, this type of email is sent to many production companies; and each casting director can see who else is in the To: or CC: fields. This could be the kiss of death for your email. It certainly doesn't reflect the fact that you're really interested in the project. If you're going to send the same email to several production companies, take a few minutes to do the following: Put only ONE production company in the To: field. Leave the CC: field blank. Put the name of the project (i.e. the show or film) somewhere in the body of the email. For example: "I'm interested in your auditions for the film 'Under Jakob's Ladder'." You might even want to mention the date(s) of the audition (if they are listed). Ask an intelligent question, like "Is there something special you'd like me to prepare?" Attach a resume and headshot (unless otherwise instructed) If you'd like to send that same email to another casting director, just make sure you copy the text in the body of the email. Go to a new email and paste it in. Be sure to change the name of the project. Put in the new address in the To: field. And, voila! It probably took less than a minute. And it looks a whole lot better than that blanket email you could have sent. Permission to Reprint :: You may reprint the above tips on condition that you include the following footnote: "The preceding was originally compiled from "Audition Tips" (copyright 2008 by CubeCity Entertainment, Inc.) All rights reserved. http://www.cubecity.org"		We periodically hold auditions for actors, singers, dancers in the New York City area. Want to be alerted to our upcoming auditions? Then, sign up by filling out our Online Form and we'll send you an email alert about our future open call auditions...    >> Sign up    >> Privacy Policy more audition tips... You can read more audition tips by checking out the archives.     >> Read past tips...
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