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Question 2 of 25 for our Actor and Actress Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 25

Do you have any questions for me?

Do you remember rolling your eyes when the girl in your English class would ask a question about a character in a book that she would have known the answer to if she had just read the whole chapter? Well, that's kind of how casting directors feel when an actor asks questions that they could have found the answers to on their own.

'Do you have any questions' is often another way of saying 'Are you ready' Be prepared to get started right away through researching the story, the character, the director and as much information you can gather about the production details.

Sometimes a director takes a story everyone is familiar with and they put their own spin on it. Knowing that 'Romeo and Juliet' will take place in the 1970's and Juliet will be portrayed as the hippy daughter of a wealthy mobster might make a difference in how you play the role. If these kinds of questions are not answered through your prior investigation, ask! However, be prepared to change the approach you had planned to take in the way you play the character.

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  • 2. Do you have any questions for me?

      How to Answer

      Do you remember rolling your eyes when the girl in your English class would ask a question about a character in a book that she would have known the answer to if she had just read the whole chapter? Well, that's kind of how casting directors feel when an actor asks questions that they could have found the answers to on their own.

      'Do you have any questions' is often another way of saying 'Are you ready' Be prepared to get started right away through researching the story, the character, the director and as much information you can gather about the production details.

      Sometimes a director takes a story everyone is familiar with and they put their own spin on it. Knowing that 'Romeo and Juliet' will take place in the 1970's and Juliet will be portrayed as the hippy daughter of a wealthy mobster might make a difference in how you play the role. If these kinds of questions are not answered through your prior investigation, ask! However, be prepared to change the approach you had planned to take in the way you play the character.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level

      "Here are some sample questions:

      - When would you like to have this role filled?
      - How long has this position been vacant?
      - Is this a replacement search?
      - What is your favorite part about being a director?
      - What is your primary goal with this production?
      - Is there anything from my background and experience that I can clarify for you?
      - What do you see as the most significant change in this industry over the past three years?
      - Is there any reason why you would not cast me?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced

      "Thank you for asking - I do have a few questions. What is top of mind when it comes to filling this role? Also, what types of characteristics are you looking for in the actor who fills this role? And lastly, I would love to hear more about your vision for this project."

      Written by Rachelle Enns