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No Small Parts: The Importance of Background Players in Soap Opera

In this interview, Kate Martineau Adams compares the potential for moving up in acting ranks from background (extra) player to principal roles in soaps and features. She explains why you might want to be an extra in one form, and definitely not in another. Continue reading

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When Screen Tests Impress: How Two Soap Actors Got Parts They Weren’t Auditioning For

Assistant Casting Director, Kate Martineau Adams (formerly of As the World Turns) reinforces the view that a great audition can lead to getting cast for a great role – even a role you didn’t audition for. She gives two examples of actors who didn’t get the job they came in for, but still got hired. Continue reading

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Assistant Casting Director Kate Martineau Adams Advises Actors: Training and Preparation

In her position as Assistant Casting Director at As the World Turns, Kate Martineau Adams often gave seminars in various acting schools. Here, she offers advice to actors on where they should place their focus when pursuing an acting career — especially in the audition process. Continue reading

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How Casting Directors Promote, Protect and Defend Actors During the Audition Process

Casting director, Mary Clay Boland (formerly of As the World Turns) discusses the audition process in soaps. She explains why it might be a good idea to go over your audition material with the casting director before you’re seen by producers. Continue reading

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Where Casting Directors Search for Actors and the Two Worst Audition Mistakes

In this interview, casting director, Mary Clay Boland (formerly of As the World Turns) reveals where casting directors look for fresh talent. She also warns against two huge mistakes actors can make when auditioning. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan Claims Stupid, Dumb Luck Got Her Cast as Maureen Reardon on Guiding Light

Emmy-nominated actress Ellen Dolan talks about her early days of getting jobs in New York City. She recalls how auditioning, visualization, an alumni connection and “stupid, dumb luck” combined to land her the part of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Continue reading

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