Audition tips Straight from America's Got Talent Producer

America may not have a functional government, a decent public transportation system, or a healthy collective BMI. But one thing we do have is talent in spades. And America's Got Talent will be looking for their latest and greatest in Miami on October 26 and 27.

Unlike lots of talent-based shows, for this gig, there's room for whatever bizarre skill set you happen to have. They're looking for anything and everything. And to prep you for your turn on stage, we spoke to executive producer Jason Raff on what to do, what not to do, and why a dude breakdancing in an inflatable cow costume was a win.

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How to Manage the Waiting Period During Post-Audition

So you just left the casting office after auditioning for a recurring role on that gritty new cable series everyone’s raving about. There are easily 10,000 actors who would give up an organ to land a part on that show. You feel you’re perfect for the role and have prepared for the role responsibly.

As you’re walking back to the car muttering your lines under your breath, thoughts—both crazy and lucid—are racing through your mind. “I think I nailed it, but what did they think?” or “Oh shit, that was a mess. I hope they didn’t notice.”

A very common and constant question actors have after a film or TV audition is: “When should I expect to hear back from casting?” The answer is: There’s no way to know. The soonest you may hear is that day and the longest may be up to seven months. Aside from staying positive, owning a functional cell phone, and checking the status of the project on IMDb, here are some other fun and proactive things you can do.

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Grey's Anatomy Cast Recalls their Memorable Auditions

On Thursday, Grey's Anatomy will celebrate a momentous milestone as the show airs its 200th episode. With that in mind, TVGuide.com decided to look back to the very beginning to find out how the cast of the ABC medical drama joined the show.

Who almost didn't make the cut? Who wanted a different role? Who played chicken with the casting directors? Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh and the rest of the cast share their audition stories here. Check them out! 

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Lightsabers Involvement for Saoirse Ronan's Star Wars VII Audition

What do you picture in your mind when you read about the plethora of actors allegedly going in for auditions on J.J. Abrams cloaked-in-secret Star Wars: Episode VII? Does it involve actors miming an escape from a Sarlacc pit or acting as if they’re standing aboard a ship that’s being attacked? Surely Abrams & Co. aren’t letting actors run around with lightsabers, are they? They are! Well, they’re at least pretending to, according to Empire and Saorise Ronan, the Host actress who was rumored to have recently read for a role in the film. Not only has she confirmed the audition, but also mentioned that the tryout involved acting as if she was handling one of the most famous weapons in sci-fi history.

So what does this mean? Nothing, really, since for all we know, Ronan was just auditioning for a role in a fake commercial that Abrams is going to have someone watch for a split second in the background of a cantina in the middle of the movie. But it’s nice knowing nothing at this point, because speculation can and does run rampant. But it’s how she brings It up that gives us an interesting clue. 

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10 Notable Film Auditions

The Dark Knight Trilogy's upcoming 'Ultimate Collection' Blu-ray release packs in a host of never-before-seen special features. For real film geeks, there's the chance to get a glimpse of Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy's screen tests for Batman Begins.

The sets are a bit wonky, the Batsuit is Val Kilmer's and Amy Adams (!) is Rachel Dawes, but in Bale's performance you can still spot the seeds of his powerful turn as the Caped Crusader.

With millions of dollars on the line, Hollywood have to make absolutely certain they're picking the actor for the job, so elaborate in-costume scenes are frequently filmed to get a sense for the finished performance.

Digital Spy has trawled through the video archives to find 10 screen tests featuring actors trying out for the roles that made them famous, and a few who missed out on a career-changer by a whisker.

Tom Selleck for Raiders of the Lost Ark
Tom Selleck's career could have turned out very differently if his commitment to Magnum PI hadn't scuppered his chances of playing Indiana Jones. Selleck was believed to be Steven Spielberg and George Lucas's first choice for the part, but fate intervened and Harrison Ford eventually nabbed the part.

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How to Make Impression at Nickelodeon Auditions

We receive plenty of emails everyday asking us how to become a Nickelodeon star like Miranda Cosgrove and many of the stars we write news and gossip about everyday.

So we thought we would look into it and see what casting directors are really looking for during Nickelodeon auditions along with a few other tips and tricks that should help you out!

"Casting offices aren’t always easy to find so give yourself enough time to find parking & locate the office. Avoid the stress."

"Sign in as soon as you arrive at a casting office! The sign-in sheet often determines the order of who will audition next."

 "When auditioning, remember to look at your reader, not the camera."

"Here’s an easy one – don’t forget to turn off your cell phone! Even a vibrating phone can be distracting in an audition."

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Star Wars VII Casting Makes Way for the Wookie's Return

A casting call for seven-foot actors from the studios behind the new Star Wars films has fueled speculation that wookiees could be making a return to the long-running space saga.

Disney, Lucasfilm and production company Bad Robot, owned by director JJ Abrams, issued the call via a British casting and auction service, Spotlight. Star War: Episode VII is being filmed in London early next year for a 2015 release date. 

The call, for a movie cited only as "untitled studio feature" is for a "male 7 ft to 7.3 ft tall with a slim/thin build and upright posture. Not too worked out or too 'thick set' especially in the shoulders. Broad facial features would be a bonus." The wookie-like requirements were first picked up by Den of Geek. 

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