Actors Biogs

Showcast (probably the biggest, referred to nationally, the kind of thing you'd want to be in for Home And Away, Lord of The Rings or Lion King type auditions, costs between $70-120 annually for an up-to half-page listing, and includes the print directory and internet listings, with a lot of searchable criteria, a ten show biog, and options for audio/video clips.
(deadline 1st Sept) www.showcast.com.au for more accurate details.

The Casting Couch Book promoted by Annie Murtagh-Monks (WA casting agent) costs $135-150, and has similar options plus professionally printed 'comp cards' for handing photo/CV out at auditions. (deadline 15 August) call Ali 0439 7996 55 or Carri 9364 1477 for more accurate details.


The advantage of these books is they are actively promoted. Showcast is so well known nationally that casting agents automatically refer to it, probably above most other things. The Casting Couch is new and WA-based but is being actively promoted throughout the industry by a leading casting agent here. Both are widely advertised.

My impression so far of a biog page here is that it will be a lot cheaper, but provide less details...and probably not be actively advertising itself anywhere but here. So to find it, a director has to already know about this website...

I guess the advantage of a community biog page, besides cheaper accessibility, is that it won't be flooded with every actor who wants to be on Neighbours (will it?). Fewer participants, organised locally, means more chance of being viewed by local amateur directors...if they're interested in looking.

Cheers,
Craig

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