Fashion Tip: What to wear to an audition

Here is a great outfit option to wear to a casting or audition (unless otherwise asked to wear something specified for the role/part). Tan and white look great together and are warm neutral tones. This look is chique enough to be a fashionable, yet casual option to make you stand out and look fresh at an audition. Keep it simple, but stand out and look the part. Keep your makeup natural and you'll rock your audition! Good luck!

Stay Beautiful!

Bree xox

Auditioning for the Wrong Part - By: Aaron Marcus

While I was heading to an audition for a feature film, I got a phone call about an audition for a TV series. I was familiar with the show, so I knew about the type of show it is, but I still needed to ask a very important question. I asked the agent what type of role would this be. The agent told me that I would be auditioning for a dad who was a blue collar worker. I was pretty surprised. The dad part I got. I can do that role really well. However, I really don’t have the look for a construction worker, plumber, electrician or other types in that category. Since I had never spoken to this particular agent at this agency, I wanted to make sure she called the right person. I mentioned to her that is really not a part I normally audition for, so is she sure this audition is for me. She said that the owner of the agency specifically requested me for this audition. After I got the date and time and hung up the phone, I remembered an amazing experience I had years ago that was similar to this situation. I was asked to audition for a film where 10 construction workers were needed. I was shocked that I got the call. Throughout my career, I never was thought of as the construction worker type. I went to the audition, liked my read, but I knew that I would never get cast. All of the other actors auditioning that day looked like construction workers. A few days later, I got a phone call that really surprised me. I booked the role. After we finished the project, I had a comfortable enough relationship with the director to ask him this question. I asked him “how did I book this role?” He gave me an answer that I have never forgotten. He said that prior to working on the project he visited a lot of construction sites. He said that at every site, there was always one guy working there who looked like he did not belong there. I was that guy. So, I booked the job because I did not look right for the part. It was an invaluable lesson for me. If you are asked to read for a role, even if you don’t think it is right for you, accept the audition. Now, it is different if it is a role you don’t want to do, but just because you don’t think it is right for you, you should still attend. I have also heard plenty of times that actors are brought into a reading and have them audition for a role the director is not even considering them for, but he or she just wants to watch their work. They could be thinking of a specific role for an actor at some point in the future and simply want to see you audition. So, even though I don’t think I am right for the audition I have coming up in a few days, I am very excited about getting the opportunity to read for the casting director and be seen by the director. I have auditioned for this particular show about 5 times already. I have gotten close to being cast, but wouldn’t it be funny if the time that I am finally booked is for a role that does not seem right for me. Original Post - http://howtomodel.com/component/content/article/24-acting/671-auditioning-for-the-wrong-part.html

CASTING CALL!

If any of you can make it TONIGHT! Go to this Audition if you meet what they are looking for! Great opportunity! 

Casting Call:

Looking for female and male models for an upcoming Wedding Show. 

Event Date: Saturday March 2, 2013 

Audition Date: Thursday January 31st, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Scarborough 

Requirements:

- Models will be required for 2 fashion shows

- Open to any ethnicity. 

- Ladies must be a minimum height of 5’4.

- Gentlemen must be a minimum height of 5’10.

- **Prior catwalk experience is preferred.**

Compensation Rate: To be disclosed to the selected talent.

If interested in this casting, please submit 3 RECENT head shots, 3 body shots, measurements (including height) AND phone number IMMEDIATELY to bluescastings@gmail.com. 

Please state "MCJBSS" in the subject of the email. 

**Applicants that fail to submit all of the requested information will NOT be considered. (HINT: If you are having trouble sending more than 1 file, please attach everything into 1 word document).

**Please Note: Thank you for your interest in this casting, however only those selected for the audition will be contacted.

Beauty Tip: Nude Lips

For female models and actors, having a fresh face is extremely important. This means no flashy or bright makeup but clean and simple. When attending castings or go-see's your face should be a clean canvas for any clients who want to book you for either print and/or runway but also for commercials, films and TV. So girls, rocking the nude lips is a major must & even better, it's universally flattering!

It's okay to wear a bit of makeup to auditions and castings but go basic and natural. Having the perfect nude lipstick is a must so be sure you have one best suited for your skin tone and colouring on hand at all times. 

Even if you're not in the entertainment industry, a nude lipstick is a staple for any girl's makeup collection as it has become a part of such a new classic look. You have so many options with a nude lip! You can play up the cheeks with colour or eyes with a smokey look or dramatic lashes. 

So when attending an audition of any kind, be sure to wear you nude lipstick to add some simple colour to your lips. You'll stand out whilst looking like that natural beauty you are! 

Some shades I recommend (featured above in order from left to right) are M.A.C's 'Fleshpot', a gorgeous pale nude shade; 'Hue' for a more pink toned nude; and 'Viva Glam II' for a darker beige-nude. CN $18.50 / US $15.00 

• First be sure to exfoliate your lips so they are soft and smooth. I recommend a sugar scrub (there are some DIY options for this that can be found online) and then add a lip chap to moisturise. This is important so your lipstick isn't streaky and because some nude lipsticks tend to be sheer.
• Second be sure to apply a thin layer of concealer or your foundation to act as a base, especially if your lipstick is on the lighter side. This also helps make the colour more opaque. 
• Apply a matching lip liner for a fuller and more dramatic flare and then your nude shade of choice. (You can either leave it Matte or add a nude gloss on top). 

We love both Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry! They both know how to rock their nude lip according to their different skin tones and colouring. Blondes can get away with a lighter nude shade (M.A.C 'Fleshpot') while dark haired beauties like Katy should go with a warmer nude with some pink hue's (M.A.C 'Hue'). 

What is your favourite nude lipstick? Let us know!