_ They look exactly like you.
_ They represent the "you" that you want to represent.
_ You have a good supply of them.
_ They are uploaded and updated on all the major casting sites. (Now Casting, Actor Access, Nancy Mosser Casting and Casting Networks. Free listing on these sites is sufficient.)
_ Your agent has hard copies, just in case. Check with him or her to see if any are needed.
Résumé:
_ It has all your updated and correct info.
_ You have a good supply.
_ You have access to a reliable working printer (with extra ink in supply), so you can print extra copies as needed.
_ You have it on a USB drive that you always carry with you in case you need to print it out or update it with a last-minute audition.
Representation:
_ You have a good relationship with your agency.
_ It has been updated on who your casting contacts are and any other pertinent info.
_ It knows your booking-out dates for the next couple months.
Your acting:
_ You are studying in class every week, keeping your skills honed and fresh. Remember, athletes train every day if they want to win.
_ You have a coach to call if you need one for an audition. You have the contact info on hand.
_ You are confident in your ability to make a choice, perform with conviction, and take redirection in an audition.
Your body:
_ You are eating healthily and cutting back on unhealthy food, drink, and activities that make it difficult to stay at the top of your game.
_ You are getting exercise.
_ You are getting rest so you can focus.
_ Your hair looks like your hair in your headshot.
Clothing:
_ You have clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable auditioning in—maybe a few key outfits that work together that you only wear for auditions.
_ You always show up looking fresh, pressed and clean.
Transportation:
_ Your transportation is reliable.
_ You have a backup mode of transportation.
_ If you have a car, the car's oil has been changed, and it has recently been checked out and tuned up.
_ You have an automotive service such as AAA, or you know how to change a tire on your own.
_ You have a GPS, a Thomas Guide, or maps.
In your car
_ GPS/Thomas Guide/maps
_ Cell phone charger
_ Headshots
_ Résumés
_ Office supplies such as scissors, a glue stick, a stapler, staples, a highlighter, folders
_ For women: travel-size beauty products such as a brush, a mirror, makeup, and makeup brushes. For men and women: deodorant, fresh wipes, Febreze, wrinkle releaser, hand sanitizer, a lint brush, Band Aids, a nail file, stain remover, a sewing kit, dental floss, lip balm, toothpaste and a toothbrush, an umbrella
_ Bottled water and snacks
_ Change for parking meters
_ Portable entertainment such as books and magazines to keep yourself occupied while you are waiting, and maybe even to take your mind off the audition. Bring along a Back Stage Magazine for entertainment and inspiration.
Your life:
_ Your days are flexible for auditions, and your nights are flexible if you need to study for auditions. All plans during the week are "maybe."
_ At home, you have a quiet place where you can work on lines and sides with no distractions or interruptions.
_ You have a positive, confident attitude. You are polite to everyone you meet.
_ You have surrounded yourself with positive people who support you.
_ You have someone to call if you've had a bad audition and need cheering up.
