Are you trying too hard to "act" in your auditions? In Episode 109, we sit down with legendary Casting Director Greg Apps to dismantle the traditional approach to auditioning.
Greg has cast over 80 films and thousands of hours of television. In this deep dive, he explains his revolutionary "Audition Technique" and why the actors who get the job are often the ones who stop worrying about the script and start focusing on the "vibe." If you’ve ever felt like your self-tapes are missing that "extra something," this conversation will change your perspective.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why "acting" is the enemy of a great audition.
• The shift from technical perfection to emotional authenticity.
• How to handle the "waiting room" nerves and the mental game of casting.
• What Greg looks for in the first 10 seconds of a tape.
• The reality of the Australian and international screen industries today.
🎬 Key Topics & Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Greg Apps.
04:20 – The philosophy of "The Audition Technique."
12:45 – Why your "best" acting might be holding you back.
22:10 – The technical vs. the organic: Finding the balance in self-tapes.
35:50 – Handling rejection and the "numbers game" of the industry.
48:15 – Greg’s top advice for the modern actor.
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