Ep. 09 - Down Under's Casting Director Duo Greg Apps & Robyn Gibbes: Creating Self Tapes that Stand Out

Hello, Bold Ones! It's Anne, back with Episode 9 of Act Bold. This time, we're diving deep into understanding how to make self tapes that stand out of with renowned Australian casting directors, Greg Apps and Robyn Gibbes. Join us as they share valuable insights on self-taping, and provide useful tips to improve acting auditions with both self-tapes and live auditions. I promise, you'll learn how to audition better just by watching and listening to them. As we uncover the journey of self-taping, we highlight how it has grown into a substantial tool for actors, offering a unique platform for creative freedom that traditional studio auditions may not. We also discuss the pressures of the traditional audition process, and how self-taping is a game changer that can alleviate these pressures. Greg and Robyn, with their rich experience, emphasize the importance of energy, authenticity, and fun in self-tapes. They share their advice for actors on self-taping, urging them to focus more on their interaction with the camera, and less on obsessing over the script. Greg even demonstrates this effectively during our chat. The key takeaway is to read the lines a few times, then take a step back and let the character organically evolve in your self-tapes. Closing the episode, we delve into the importance of setting and relationships in character development during auditions. Greg and Robyn propose that a character's essence isn't only tied to the dialogue, but also to the setting and interpersonal dynamics. This encourages actors to bring these aspects into their self-tapes, creating a personalized environment in self-taping that truly encapsulates the character's spirit. So, tune in, Bold Ones, as we explore the techniques to make your self-tape audition a memorable one. Find Anne: YouTube: ⁠@ActBold⁠ Insta: ⁠@annealexandersieder⁠ and ⁠@act_bold⁠ Facebook: ⁠@mrs.alexandersieder⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@annealexandersieder⁠ Find Greg & Robyn: Website: www.theauditiontechnique.com/ Instagram @auditiontechnique Facebook: @theauditiontechnique 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Evolution of Self Tapes 04:32 Pros and Cons 06:21 Dynamic Self-Tapes 09:01 Script Understanding 10:49 Actor Inspiration 11:37 Character Creation 13:03 Audience Insight 14:41 Actor Demands 16:51 Character Status 19:03 Costume Importance 20:42 Audition Judgement 22:10 Originality in Auditions 23:06 Character Discovery 24:50 Character Traits 26:43 Emotional Connection 28:15 Learning from Legends 30:45 Writer's Perspective 31:14 Audition Myths 32:33 Memorable Auditions 35:32 Perception & Engagement 38:24 Adventurous Acting 39:23 Contact Information 40:18 Closing Remarks