These are the 4 basic questions you should answer through casting sessions
1st audition:
1. In broad strokes, do they physically fit the part?
2. Can they act?
Callbacks
1. Can they take direction?
2. How do they fit with your other characters? (casting the relationship)
Casting is so important. In my last post I think I may have emphasized how people look too much. If you’re looking for a 10 year old and getting 19 year olds, it’s an issue, but the most important questions are “Can they act the part?” “Do they understand the character?” You’re not casting models, you’re casting actors. The only really relevant part is the performance, unless they’re addicted to meth or something. Punctuality and professionalism are very important as well. You usually don’t discover this until rehearsals, but trying to get in touch with a previous director can help.
