The Oreo cookie just turned 100 and here is my favorite commercial for one of my favorite cookies.
To get an agent, you need to get GREAT headshots, a good resume, and training from the best. These are enough to get you a commercial agent at least. Getting a GOOD theatrical agent (Film/tv) takes longer. Most good theatrical agents won’t see you unless you’re SAG, have a polished resume, and a…
If you can’t get enough of Jack Davenport as Derek Wills on the TV musical Broadway fantasy on NBC, SMASH, here he is doing a voice over for a really fantastic British Airways commercials. Yes, it’s only his voice but it will make you crave a “spot of tea.”
KEEP YOUR FACE IN THE CAMERA. When you’re at an on-camera audition they want to see your face. If you have you are straring at the boards or even have your hair in your face, they can’t see your face. Casting directors book faces.
Audition Tip
BE EARLY!!
Nothing makes a casting director more upset than when he calls a name and no one answers. Being early means you will have time to look over the copy and be relaxed when it’s your time to audition.
Vintage Commercials. Ugh. She should have poured the coffee on his head. Don’t think you’d see something this sexist today. At least, I hope not.
It’s not cool for celebs to do commercials in the US so they make sure the ones they do air exclusively in Japan.
CLASSIC COMMERCIALS
The best way to prepare for a commercial audition is to study commercial. The fabulously talented author Taylor Morris came over for dinner tonight and we had Shake and Bake so in honor of her visit a real classic.
Commercial Tip: What NOT to Wear
The top in the picture is super cute but you should NEVER ever wear it to an on-camera audition. The small plaid will make video cameras buzz and it will look like you are covered in ants. Stick to monochromatic bold flattering colors. Trust me.
COMMERCIAL KINGS on IFC
A new show about local commercial spots begins this Friday June 24 on IFC. The girls in COMMERCIAL BREAKS would not be caught dead going on a go-see for one of these spots but Rhett & Link have create some hysterical spots. See the video.
CLASSIC COMMERCIALS
Today I’m featuring a kid with an amazing haircut and a jingle that will linger in your brain forever.
BEFORE THEY WERE STARS …
They were in commercials. So this is the first in a little segment I call, “Before They Were Stars.” So it’s not the most original name but I’m sure you get the point. First up, a GIGA-star who blew some bubbles before he was “king of the world.” Catch him if you can before he makes Gilbert Grape flavored bubble.
