Ep. 51 - A Clean Slate

Creative Actors Lab

In this episode, Kelley discusses what you need to do in a slate and do it correctly for an audition. A slate is a basic introduction before you submit your sides or monologue to a casting director or agent. It helps them see who you are before you delve into your character. Mostly, they want to see that you are easy to work with. Here is some of the essential information you need to include, but check with the specifications in the email or casting instructions to make sure you're including the correct information, such as:

• Name
• Location
• Age - but only if they ask for it - otherwise, omit. If you are under 18, you have to slate your age.
• Height
• If you have representation, include the name of your agent or agency.
• Union Affiliation - if you have one or if you are SAG-AFTRA eligible.
• Say what the part you're auditioning for
• Thank them for the opportunity
• Include a full-body shot.

Regular slates with a full-body shoot should be about 10 to 15 seconds. The audition notice will state if they want you to include more and how to label the files before you upload them.
To view the Mr. Show video with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross with the audition sketch - click here.

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