WORKING ACTOR TIP: How To Pass On An Acting Project Gracefully (Without Insulting The Filmmakers or Casting)
If you're a working actor, you know that sometimes you have to say no to an audition or an offer.
If you're NOT working yet, it may seem hard to believe that you'll be passing on any audition or offer, but your time will come.
And whether you're working now or will be in the future, you need to know how to pass on a project with grace (and without insulting anyone like the Casting Director, the Director, Producer, etc.)
So, if you want to know how the best working actors handle this tricky situation, please watch this video…
In this video, you'll find out the best words to use to say no to a project without hurting anyone's feelings and still look like a total pro.
In this video, you'll get the answer to:
What Do You Say When You Want To Pass On A Project?
Remember, it's your acting career. You DO have control over many things (even though sometimes it doesn't feel like it). And the material you decide to work on is your choice.
Own it!
Your turn! Was this working actor tip about how to pass on a project with grace helpful? Tell me about it in the comments below… :-)
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~Amy
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Always good to have the right words for an awkward situation. So helpful. Thanks so much!
Thanks Amy, that’s a great tip ?
I like it.
Thanks Amy..Great Tip!
Great tip! Never thought of “not connecting with a character” as a reason to pass; but that is a good one!
Thanks Amy
? Super advice. I’ve used the “I’m sooo sorry, I’m unavailable for this project” as well.
pro as always Amy – thanks I’ve been wondering for a while the elegant way to opt out – thank you !
Very good tip
Thanks Amy, that tidbit was Actually really helpful.
What a great easy phrase to remember to get you out of what could be an uncomfortable situation. Thanks
Thank you! Wish I had known this a couple of weeks ago!
The good news is you know it now so you’ll be able to use it next time. ;-)
I do like the way you put this
Good. I hope it comes in handy Harvey!
Thanks for the tip! Makes perfect sense and so useful.
Great Cyril!
Awesome tip Amy! ( as always)
Glad to be of help Felix