Marilyn C

Review of Boston Casting

Boston Casting is where I have had most of my audi...

Boston Casting is where I have had most of my audition training. I have taken classes here and there at BC, but when it comes down to it, you have to audition as many times as you can. You will have very bad auditions days and, some will be good. I have gotten call backs and for me this was a step up. I have auditioned in NYC as well. But BC has been my audition training ground. I took a year and half practicing audition skills with a professional in NYC all by Zoom. I will come back to that class in Jan 2021.
If you take a class or training thru BC, don't expect to be given an acting gig. You do need to know how to audition- its a skill. Learn what you can
Take those classes and learn. Paying $300 for a class does not entitle you to a job . Casting offices are always on the go. They may strike a small talk with you they may not but, don't take it personal. They are very busy people and they seldom have the time to hold you by the hand.
In the beg, I did extra work. Sometimes I got called sometimes I didn't. Don't take it personal. Any extra gig you get remember is NOT about you. You are there to fill the room, that's all. Any speaking part you may get remember is NOT about you. Be prepared as much as you can for your auditions believe me once you are in the room, its a whole different deal.
I hope this helps anyone who may be starting out or feels deeply offended by something with BC. They deal with thousands of actors, wanna be actors and those who are queens and kings ( I have met some). Don't take any of it personal. Any mean teacher yes! bring it up to them. I personally, never had any bad experiences with teachers at BC. I used to dislike auditions now I find them interesting and a way to try new things and try to get out of my shell more. Being consistent with my audition skill class for this long has helped me a great deal.

Make sure you read the new COVID regulations and get to know the process they have now. Since I live about an hour away, I always had to be there early but most of the auditions are self tape so that's a great help