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How to Find Casting Calls in Houston

Finding casting calls or auditions is your first major step toward becoming a working actor or actress. A casting call is a hiring process used by casting directors to fill open roles for upcoming film, TV, commercial and theater productions. Once you find a casting call, you'll need to call and schedule an audition. You'll be given a short monologue which you'll need to memorize and perform for the project's casting director and producers. It can be very difficult to find casting calls if you live outside New York City or Los Angeles, but there are a few steps you can follow that will help in your search.

Instructions

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      Check local Houston websites for TV show and major motion picture casting calls. National TV programs that rely primarily on new talent auditions such as "America's Got Talent" travel the country in search of new talent. Visit the specific television network website and search for casting call information.

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      Join a playhouse or drama group in Houston. Networking with other actors is a great way to find out about local casting calls and potential auditions. At times, TV shows and major motion picture companies contact local community theaters in search of new talent when they shoot in the Houston area. Working in community theater is also a great way to hone your acting skills while you search for paying acting roles.

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      Check reality TV production company websites for their casting call auditions. Reality TV shows travel the country looking for talent.

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      Check national acting websites that list the Texas region to see whether there are any auditions in the Houston area. Universities, production companies, independent filmmakers and a wide variety of talent agencies use these websites to find fresh new talent.

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