Struggling as a waiter while searching for that Oscar-winning role is hard work. Getting an audition for a TV commercial is much easier. While there is plenty of competition for spots in TV commercials, an audition doesn't take long at all, and TV commercials pay well if you belong to a union. Even non-union actors receive decent wages considering the short amount of time it takes to shoot a commercial. Read on to learn audition for a TV commercial.
Instructions
1. Pick up a copy of "Backstage" "Ross Reports Online" or check about possible auditions with your agent. Auditions for TV commercials take place all over the country. It's not just a Hollywood thing, so check Craigslist and local acting schools for leads.
2. Get acquainted with the product or subject of the commercial. No, you are not studying for a role in Hamlet, but if you know a little about the product, its users, and what the manufacturer or product's marketing firm wants to accomplish, you will have an edge on the other actors.
3. Listen to the casting director's instructions and follow them explicitly. There is no room for improvisation in a TV commercial. TV commercials are about selling a product, not about creative expression. While there are exceptions to this rule, they don't occur very often.
4. Show up on time or early for the audition. Time is of the essence and tardiness is considered unprofessional and may even get you blacklisted from future shoots.
5. Audition consistently to land a spot in a commercial. Your persistence and experience will eventually payoff and you will get your lucky break.
