An acting audition is used in the casting process to demonstrate the level and range of a performer's talent, and functions as well as finding the right actor for the work written. For actors, the audition piece is typically not from the show being considered. Some auditions involve cold reading, or performing a script that the actor is not familiar with. An actor may be called back multiple times during an acting audition for a certain role. Any actor knows that in order to build a career and to start landing paying jobs, you have to audition. Visit auditions to find out everything you need to know about auditioning. Do people always say you should do something with that great voice of yours? Do you listen to the voices on TV and radio and think: That sounds like fun. I'd like to do that! What talent should do is make themselves "stick out" at an audition. Be on time, prepared and have several different voices for each character. Versatility and the ability to take direction are the key ingredients! Voice over work can be extremely lucrative and many actors make a living solely from voice over work. If you would like to get into the voice over business, but aren't sure how to get a demo or find a reputable company, go to Voice Over Work. Go to acting agencies to find an agency that is perfect for your acting needs. Without the right agency, any actor is at a disadvantage. The main goal of any acting agency is to consistently find work for its clients. Generally, agencies will represent actors for specific areas within the entertainment industry: film, television or commercials. Many acting agencies will also represent writers and directors. It is a big advantage for any agency to have clients who are capable of acting, writing and directing.

Celebrity

A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention. The word stems from the Latin verb "celebrere" but they may not become a celebrity unless public and mass media interest is piqued. There are degrees of celebrity status which vary based on an individual's region or field of notoriety. While someone might be a celebrity to some people, to others they may be completely unknown. A global celebrity on the other hand is someone who is known by most people or is a mainstream celebrity. Such celebrities are also known as either a household name or superstar. For example, Virgin Director Richard Branson was famous as a CEO, but he did not become a global celebrity until he attempted to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon and generate publicity for himself. Another high profile categorisation of celebrity status is the A-list, based on the marketability of celebrities. Generally speaking, a celebrity is someone who seeks media attention and most frequently have extroverted personalities. The desire to be famous is implied by some to be a part of western culture and more specifically the American Dream as a measure of success. Celebrities that shy away from the public eye or keep a very seperate private life are called a reluctant celebrity. A notable example is Kurt Cobain. On the oher end of the spectrum, those that seek out publicity for themselves are often called a media tart whereas those that use their private life as a vehicle for enhanced celebrity status, sometimes desperately, are referred to as a media whore. Examples of this are fake or planned relationships, reality television appearances, celebrity nudity and in extreme cases, scandal or celebrity sex tape. There are a wide range of ways people can become celebrities, from their profession, appearances in the mass media, beauty or even by complete accident or infamy. Instent celebrity is the term that is used when someone becomes a celebrity in very short period of time. In some places, someone that somehow achieves a small amount of transient fame through hype or mass media, is stereotyped as a B-grade celebrity. Often the stereotype extends to someone that falls short of mainstream or persistent fame but seeks to extend or exploit it.