On this episode of The Business of Show Business I talk to choreographer, author and casting specialist Graeme Pickering.

We discuss how you should hold yourself in an audition, how to measure success, the importance of having a network and much more.

He really takes us behind the audition panel and reveals what goes on during the casting process and gives some fab tips and tricks on how to prepare for an audition.

Show Notes:

1:34 A typical day in the life of Graeme.

3:15 Where did your journey start off in the arts?

5:05 When did you decide to go behind the panel?

7:25 How have the skills you learnt as a dancer helped you now with casting?

8:39 One of the biggest mistakes people make when they audition

10:28 Things you may do during an audition to stop the panel warming to you

12:25 "I always say the audition starts from the minute you step in the building"

14:12: What do you think the main reason is why people give up?

15:37 "When you are positive, success is so much greater and it will propel you and your career"

16: 24 Do you think it isImportant for creatives to have a side passion or want to do something else alongside performing?

19:17 What is success and rejection to you as a creative?

21:18 Opportunity = Success

21:55 Leaving your all in the room!!!

22:55 " You need to remember to not cast yourself"

23:15 You may be the best in the room but you might not be right for the job

23:41 "It's never personal, it's down to casting"

26:40 How is it working with performers of different age?

29: How do you manage your time?

32:24 The importance of having a mentor

22:39 "A good goal is to do something every day to work on your career"

35:30 The fear of starting something new

35:40 "If you are passionate about something you will be successful"

36:45 Graeme talks more about his book 50 tips: Audition Success

40Mins What do you love about what you do and what do you hate about what you do?

41:06 What advice would you have given yourself some advice?

42:29 "Being available is part of this job"

45: 57 "There will always be hurdles on your journey"

46:35 Who or what inspires Graeme?

47:40 What Quote do you live by?

49:30 Graeme’s views on social media

52:05 Graeme reveals all the cogs that move during a casting process

54:40 Graeme’s thoughts on an agents

You can find out more about Graeme on his website - https://www.graemepickering.com/

You can also purchase Graeme's book 50 Tips: Audition Success on Amazon.

Graeme on Social Media:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/graemepicker1ng

Instagram - http://instagram.com/graemepickering87

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/graemepickering87