I mentioned the other day that everyone in Hollywood is working on a deal.
The other skill everyone in Hollywood is working on? Their sales pitch.
You have to realize that everything in the casting process involves sales. A sample list includes:
*The head shot you take to put on casting sites
*The stats you list along with your photo
*The agent pitching you for the job
*The manager selling you on the audition
*The actor making a good first impression entering the room (how you look and carry yourself)
*The audition for the casting director
*The impression you leave when you exit the room
All of the above steps involve a form of salesmanship on the part of the actor. The actor is the product and there are many steps to follow to get to the consumer. In the above case, the consumer is the casting director.
Can you make your sales pitch stand out on a daily basis when there are so many other actors (salespeople) trying to beat you with their "product"?
Your answer to that vital question will determine if you make it in Hollywood.
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