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  2. Casting (performing arts) - Wikipedia

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    Casting calls may go out into the general public at large, sometimes referred to as a "cattle call" (a U.S. term [6]), or open audition, in which hundreds or even thousands of performers compete for a number of roles. [7] Casting character breakdowns, [8] not to be confused with script breakdowns, [9] are often provided by production agents who ...

  3. Acting workshop - Wikipedia

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    An acting workshop is a meeting of actors or others of one specific trade to learn how to hone their skills and to network with other actors, acting coaches, and casting directors. Many actors will critique, mentor, and coach their peers and offer tips on how to improve their preparation for roles, auditions, and enhance their performing ...

  4. Typecasting - Wikipedia

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    In film, television, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups. There have been instances in which an actor has been so strongly identified with a ...

  5. ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series Sets Open Casting Call for ...

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    The “Legally Blonde” prequel series at Amazon Prime Video is putting out an open casting call for the series’ lead role. Reese Witherspoon made the announcement on her Instagram on Wednesday.

  6. Actors you didn't know auditioned for 'Friends' - AOL

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    Ellen DeGeneres was offered the role of Phoebe -- but she turned it down. Courteney Cox was originally approached to play Rachel, but she Actors you didn't know auditioned for 'Friends'

  7. Extra (acting) - Wikipedia

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    When hiring background actors, casting directors generally seek those with a specific "look", such as "high school students" or "affluent senior citizens", consistent with the context of the film. Casting directors may also look for background actors with a special skill for the scene, such as rollerblading, bike riding, skiing or dancing. A ...

  8. Speaking Roles for Female Characters and Women Over 60 ...

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    A new study indicates that the tenets that contributed to “Barbie’s” $1.4 billion box office success and pop culture dominance — namely featuring a female-led ensemble — was the ...

  9. Audition - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of an audition is two-fold. Practically, performers audition to get a callback. "Callbacks", or callback auditions, allow the artistic team to assess a performer's skills in accordance with specific characters. During the callback, the panel has shortlisted a candidate, because they have noted his or her potential for particular parts.