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• Simon Says: It’s All About the Little Details

  Written By Claire Simon published in

  In this clip Claire gives a small tip that makes a big difference in the audition room.
  

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• Simon Says: General Auditions

  Written By Claire Simon published in audition tips, etiquette, general, simonsays, the business of acting

  Hey Friends!#SimonSays is back with an all-new installment! In this video Claire explains the purpose of general auditions and how to prepare.
  As always we hope this information is useful and helps you rock out your future auditions!#simonsays #happyfriday #simoncasting
  
  

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• Slow Times…How Not To Freak Out

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  So it’s a gorgeous day on the last day of May, the sun is shinning and we are finally wearing shorts, all of summer to look forward to…but it’s so quiet in our business, you could hear a pin drop in our casting studio. So how do you as an actor not freak out when all the auditions come to a grinding halt and you have no idea what the future holds, much less this week?
  Our industry is a cyclical one, and there are times of year we ar…

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• Simon Live!

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  We had so much fun fielding your questions today on Facebook during our very first #SimonLive event. We hope this will be the first of many live talkbacks on our Facebook page. Keep tabs on our social media (don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram,

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• Simon Says: Don’t Fret

  Written By Claire Simon published in audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  In this week’s segment Claire offers tips on how to stay productive during the off season.

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• Simon Says: Call Your Agent

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  It’s time for Simon Says! In this week’s segment, Claire touches on the importance of being thankful.
  
  

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• Simon Says: Be Prepared

  Written By published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  Hey guys, Check out our latest Simon Says post! In this segment Claire discusses the importance of preparation.
  
  

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• Hold On…Being Put On Hold Is A Good Thing!

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  Often times after a long day of auditions, I get to grab a quick second to check Facebook, and undoubtedly I’ll see a few postings by actors who’d commented on their audition that day. There are always comments about how well it went or conversely maybe they are contemplating poking their eye out after a really crumby one. Side note, I keep looking for the one that says “I just couldn’t concentrate because the casting director was too stunningl…

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• Thank You!

  Written By Claire Simon published in general, simonsays, the business of acting

  Thank you all for an amazing 19 years!

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• Welcome to My Casting World

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  About a hundred and forty two years ago I graduated from college with all the enthusiasm and none of the preparation necessary to become a highly successful working actress. I had non realistic expectations, and all the passion in the world. I expected pursuing this career to be a smooth transition from the nirvana of college. After all, I was Cecily in the Importance of Being Earnest for God’s sake. Who wouldn’t want me? Most everyone, it tu…

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