ONE: You're always auditioning. Always. The on stage audition is a far more shallow impression than the hour you would potentially spend in the company of THE COMPANY. In most cases, if you're at an audition either you have a strong desire to be an actor or someone has told you you have a propensity for acting… or both. Either way, the point is that auditors are rarely surprised by talent. What hey are more surprised by is your personality and likability. If you walk into auditions like an asshole – you had better be the best damn actor anyone has EVER seen. And even then you may not get the part.

TWO: Headshots are a still frame that should offer the same amount of intrigue that an entire performance might. One should be able to look at a headshot and say, “This person can act.” This isn't the venue for artistic poses. The only art on the page should be behind your eyes.

THREE: Resumes are a direct reflection of your attention to detail. If it's easy to read, you're probably easy to work with. If it's complete, then you are a confident performer. Any indication of laziness or apathy even on the resume speaks volumes to your auditors.

As far as headshots and resumes go, I know they can be expensive. But we're artists with artist friends. Surely you can opt out of $500 headshots nd have you friend with the nice camera take them. Hey, if you need headshots, I take them, and I layout resumes. Both for $100. But I don't mean to use this as an ad for my talents, just a helpful suggestion. Thanks again.

ONE: You're always auditioning. Always. The on stage audition is a far more shallow impression than the hour you would potentially spend in the company of THE COMPANY. In most cases, if you're at an audition either you have a strong desire to be an actor or someone has told you you have a propensity for acting… or both. Either way, the point is that auditors are rarely surprised by talent. What hey are more surprised by is your personality and likability. If you walk into auditions like an asshole – you had better be the best damn actor anyone has EVER seen. And even then you may not get the part.

TWO: Headshots are a still frame that should offer the same amount of intrigue that an entire performance might. One should be able to look at a headshot and say, “This person can act.” This isn't the venue for artistic poses. The only art on the page should be behind your eyes.

THREE: Resumes are a direct reflection of your attention to detail. If it's easy to read, you're probably easy to work with. If it's complete, then you are a confident performer. Any indication of laziness or apathy even on the resume speaks volumes to your auditors.

As far as headshots and resumes go, I know they can be expensive. But we're artists with artist friends. Surely you can opt out of $500 headshots nd have you friend with the nice camera take them. Hey, if you need headshots, I take them, and I layout resumes. Both for $100. But I don't mean to use this as an ad for my talents, just a helpful suggestion. Thanks again.

And of the 45-ish folks who showed you were the only one who did what I would have done, which would have been to separate and focus. (though I also would have taken some OJ) I tend to be over-energized at auditions and need to sand that off a little.

The next time I have 3 pounds of M&M's to polish off I'll give you a holler

And thanks for the food. Although I was reluctant to eat any, I did make a comment about the extinction of bananas. As an actor, I am always cautious about eating minutes before an audition, so I hope nobody takes it as a personal. I will be glad to share a bowl of M&Ms another time though. Seriously, I can eat a whole bowl!

And as a side note, loved the audition location. Mainly the art outside the room. As I was preparing, I kept looking at pieces of art that communicated what was happening in the scene. It was a great source of inspiration. I ended up doing several laps around to get the feeling. I would encourage other actors to take advantage of visuals in the room to get you connected and inspired.

And absolutely always be nice to the person outside the room. Where do actors think these people come from? The audition monitor temp agency? 90% of the time, they're friends of the director, doing them a favour.

I once watched an actor hang himself by being very rude with the monitor, not knowing that he was the director's husband. Funny, didn't see him at rehearsal.