 
Tips From Talent - The Wisdom of Asher Suss
Posted on: 03/23/10
First off, I want to be clear that this blog will not be about me. If I do mention stuff I do, I am not boasting, I’m just using those experiences to illustrate what I am talking about. There are a number of people on here with more experience in the biz than I, some with less, so what I say is not the final word on the topics. Rather, I see what I say as a start of a discussion. As you can tell from just the Shout Out section, we have already become a sort of family. This is just one more way that we can help each other out.
Now to my first topic: Lately I have seen a number of comments from people in the Shout Outs that they really want to book a particular gig. Enthusiasm is really great in this industry. Without it, you’re just like a paper pusher in a dead end job. But putting all your hopes on booking one particular gig can leave you open for a real let down if you don’t book it. Self-confidence rather than desperation helps you do a better audition.
For each audition, depending on the time and budget for the project, you could be one of 20, 40 or 100 others. And for some roles, they could see even more people over a long period of time. So your chances of booking a particular gig aren’t great.
We all have to find our own ways to deal with the constant rejection you get in the biz. Finding a group of friends with whom to commiserate might help, which is why the vibe at this site is so great. (Usually, we don’t hear when we don’t book something, only if we do. Here already, people are sharing the info as to who got an audition and when the job was booked. So we get some closure. Thanks, guys!)
Remember, you have to be in it for the long run. So, if you don’t book a gig today, there’s always another one around the corner. There are so many factors behind the scenes in booking a job, things we never see or hear about, that you can’t take it personally. Maybe you didn’t book the gig today, but maybe the casting director or director was so impressed by you, that you will keep getting called in for auditions or will even book something in the future that the director feels you are perfect for.
So keep smiling, and keep you eye on the prize. Self-confidence does a lot for you. And break a leg! COMMENTS
 Tom Lyle writes:Good article and I agree. I might also add once an audition is over move on. The more auditions the better the odds. I have been cast later for a different role. The Director & Producer often have a different type in mind - it doesn't matter how great your audition was. Asher is 100% correct don't set your heart on a special gig! 03/23/2010 1:33 pm This help a lot guys! Thank you so much. To all, I've been to several seminars and you can't imagine how often I've heard great actors that are working a lot nowadays say at the beginning they had to go to at least 50 auditions before booking a job. Do not despair, stamina is key. 03/23/2010 5:06 pm  Ginger writes:You're so right! At least twice, I've been practically in tears after an audition because I thought it went so badly; and then they called me for the role after all. My principle is -- after the audition, make a checkmark in your notebook and then forget it. Go and have a treat or call an old friend. Don't even think about it anymore. If it's good, you'll hear. If not, your energy is already on to better things! I once tried out for a role in a grim apartment down by the battery. I didn't hear from them about the part; but a year later, I received a call saying that the author had written a role specifically for me into a new film, which later made it into the art theatres and had a great screening with invitations, etc. 04/05/2010 1:26 am Post A Comment:
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