Special Requests From Casting Directors
May 2nd, 2009 by Alan Yu
Recently my agent has been telling me that all of my calls for background work has apparently been special requests from the casting director of the show. Usually when it is they just ask if I am available to work on a certain day or not. It was the same thing with my previous agent as well.
I know a lot of people would say background work is a waste of time, but I personally think it is a fun and great way to do something at least to help make contacts while learning all the behind the scenes production.
I remember my last agent told me too that usually if you become known as the reliable person that you will most like be one of the first in line to be considered whenever possible for an upgrade to do things like stunts and principal roles should it become available. So if you think about it, it can be just like going to another audition.
Hopefully all of these special requests will turn out to be something good.
