What Qualities Do Casting Directors Look For In Young Auditioning Actors? (Not What You Think!)

Do you want to know what qualities casting directors look for in young auditioning actors?

This may surprise you!

In addition to the usual skills like singing and acting, casting directors often look for kids who have other interests and talents. This could be anything from playing sports to writing or even playing video games.

So if you're looking to book more jobs, make sure you showcase your other talents as well! We'll discuss some tips on how to do that in this blog post.

One of the things that I always tell students is that you should be in addition to singing and acting dancing. I say, have other interests, meaning play baseball, play soccer, write, play video games, all those things that you love to do are the things that are gonna help you be a better artist.

So many times projects like TV shows and commercials require kids to have other skills as well. Baseball, soccer, all these things.

I recently had a student who booked a great national commercial because he played baseball. He actually won a pitch with a major league baseball player!

So those are the things that we always encourage you to do in addition to the singing, acting, and performing that you're doing.

If you're a young actor looking to book more jobs, then make sure you're showcasing all of your talents!

Of course, you also need to be honing your performing skills daily as well. But if you can show that you're a well-rounded individual with many interests and talents, you'll definitely be one step ahead of the competition.

Do you have any other tips on what qualities casting directors look for in young auditioning actors? Share them with us in the comments below!

3 Secrets to Finding the Best Broadway Auditions for Kids (For Musicals and Beyond!)

Looking for a great opportunity to get your child started in the Broadway world….

But you're not sure how to get started?

All job hunting can be exhausting, especially if you are looking for work in a competitive industry. And as we all know, the competition on Broadway is fierce!

Luckily, Kurt recently created a video (In the heart of the Broadway theatre district!) on the three sources he feels are the best places right now to find auditions for young people. 

To stay on top of the game and get an advantage over your competition, it's important for you to use all three resources consistently. These are great ways that will help keep yourself informed so when opportunities arise they won't be a surprise!

By the way, If you'd like to actually watch the short video, you can find it at the end of this post. 

Hi, Kurt, Domoney from Broadway kids auditions here in New York City.

Today I'm here to tell you where you can find Broadway auditions for kids for free.

The Three Best Resources for Finding Broadway Musical Auditions for Children

Here are three of my favorite resources right now where you can find auditions for young people:

1.  Playbill is a great resource for all kinds of Broadway audition information. This free website is a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in the theater industry. From New York shows to regional and international stages, this site will keep you up on all things theatrical!  If you go into the jobs listing section, you'll see a bunch of current auditions. You can even filter into young performers to make it easier to see all the current auditions in one place. 

2. Actors Access is the ultimate resource for actors who want to be discovered. With more than 43,000 projects posted annually by Casting Directors and 1 million+ database entries already compiled during its 15-year history as an online membership site; there has never been a better time or way to find your next big thing! Actor's Access is actually the most important website to focus your efforts on. It's a great resource for all kinds of acting and theatre news. You can create a free profile on the site which can link to your agent and manager if you have one.  And there are literally tons of auditions, especially for young performers. Actors Access is the only site that allows actors to submit directly to casting directors' projects!  So get your Actors Access profile set up as soon as possible.

3. .Backstage is an established go-to for any and all things theater. It has jobs to keep you busy, events that are worth attending (and catching), plus an online job board with free listings! Plus if you are interested in applying through their subscription service then don't worry - it only costs a few dollars per month. You can search for auditions and filter by age range, and you'll see a ton of different options come up. 

And that's really it! Just get started with these three resources and you will be well on your way to finding your next amazing Broadway audition.

So go out there, start searching, and good luck!