Audition

2. a specific spot on the floor (usually marked with tape) where an actor must stand for the camera or lighting.
7. an audition where two actors are paired together to see if they have a believable "spark" or connection on screen.
9. an audition recorded by the actor at home and sent to a casting director, now the industry standard for first-round auditions.
10. a professional introduction at the start of a self-tape or audition where the actor states their name, height, and agency directly to the camera.
12. the person responsible for finding, interviewing, and choosing the best actors for the roles in a film or play.

1. a filmed audition used to see how an actor looks on camera and their chemistry with the lens.
3. the practice of repeatedly assigning an actor to the same type of role based on their physical appearance or past work.
4. the point at which an actor has completely memorized their lines and no longer needs the script.
5. a small portion of a script (usually a few pages) given to actors for use in an audition.
6. a second or third audition where the director narrows down the final choices for a role.
8. an off-camera person (often another actor) who reads the other characters' lines during your audition or self-tape.
11. a public announcement or invitation for actors to audition for specific roles in a production.