Casting: An Actors Perspective - Part 3: Switching Roles

After three and a half years of being a reader in multiple casting offices in Los Angeles, and participating in more than 10,000 auditions, I'm sharing with you the knowledge and insight I've gained by being a fly-on-the-wall in the room with casting director's, directors, producers, and showrunners. So take the journey with me, and discover some insider secrets that will help you manage your fears and expectations, as well as give you an edge as soon as you walk in the audition room.

Episode 6: Find Your Levels

Find Your Levels - In this episode, I’ll tell you how to bring in a more nuanced performance by finding the different emotional levels in each audition.

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Episode 7: Switching Roles

Switching Roles - In this episode, I’ll give you a simple approach to become a better listener in your auditions.

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Episode 8: They're Rooting for You

They’re Rooting For You! - In this episode, we shift our focus from what happens “before the room” to what happens “in the room.” Casting is rooting for you. Every. Damn. Time. When will you start believing it? I know it took me a long time.

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About Jon Snow

Jon Snow is, first and foremost, an escapee of a cult, and a thriving survivor of sexual abuse. Born the son of a Fundamentalist Baptist preacher, Jon grew up primarily in St. Louis, Missouri before his great escape from the church and it’s mental, emotional, and physical abuses. Now, Jon is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA as an actor and writer living in Los Angeles with his partner, Auriell and their two dogs, Molly and Justin.

He’s been seen on All Rise on CBS, The Rookie on ABC, Good Girls on NBC, as well as other tv shows and films. Jon is a speaker and a solo performance artist who focuses his work and artistry into continually honing his voice so that he can tell his story of escape and healing in an effort to help others who have felt oppressed, demeaned, and unheard, find the strength and power of their own voices.

Keep up with Jon on his website, IMDb, Instagram, and YouTube.

Watch Jon's Comedy Reel & Drama Reel!

Videos edited by Melissa Blue at Rock Your Reel.

More Stage 32 Blogs by Jon: 

Casting: An Actors Perspective - Episode 1: "Tell, Don't Ask"

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