Last week I was called in for a print audition for the first time in a while. The casting director was kind to think of me in and it was nice to become reacquainted. Even more pleasing, the CD welcomed me by name while I signed in! I had forgotten how long the wait can be for these castings, though, relative to commercial castings. While I waited I found myself making comparisons. Was I too tall? Definitely not. Too short? Possibly. Everyone else, excepting the toddler I saw, was at least five inches taller than me. Too conservative looking? Though I know they were casting for “real people“, given the descriptions provided in advanced, I made some strong choices that would help to age me “up”.  They, perhaps, make me look quite conservative, too. I also wore glasses, which is something I don’t typically do, because the client was seeking bookish types. Was my hair the right color? Who knows?! I was the … Read more »