My 2023 Acting Year in Review (total auditions and bookings!)

Let's take a look at my audition numbers for 2023and see how it compares to years past!
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[@mkuetefrancky]

Thank sir

[@wardahjavid3559]

May you please make a video on where to take acting classes as an adult like legit acting studios?

[@andrewdickson1556]

Nice to see you back on KZbin! I’m 44, signed with my first agent at 43 after being made redundant from a IT training job I’d worked for over 10 years. After booking a couple of commercials, a big voiceover job and a video game, I finally booked a TV job. Day player. We’re filming next week! I’m not in a huge market like Atlanta, New York or LA, I’m based in Northern Ireland. We do have a thriving industry here but it’s nothing compared to those US markets. I say this because it proves that it’s never too late to start an acting career even if you don’t live in one of the big markets.

[@judahlopez3668]

Very inspiring, can’t wait to see what I’m capable of starting at 19 in Atlanta keep up the great work

[@auditions1043]

Very quick results! Congratulations! In just one year you landed a TV job. Usually take many years for most of actors.

[@hackingpalabrita]

What a great story, Andrew. Thanks for sharing it!

[@lyndenmanning]

😅

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Love it. Thank you for sharing!

[@Itsjosephortega]

People don’t realize the grind and how hard it can be, I booked 1 movie out of 50 auditions this year. If you don’t give up and give God the glory, it’ll all work out 🙏🏼

[@ITSVERNO]

Inspiring actor in Miami who just randomly found your page. Just wanna say thank you for the tips and motivation

[@andrew.conklin]

i had 5 auditions and booked 3 of them last year. just a couple student films though, hoping to get an agent this year and pick it up!

[@lobbyhoe_4ever]

Woww amazing!! Where do you finde all thes auditions?

[@MarcusWeathersby]

Kurt, you and Audrey Moore inspired me to start tracking my auditions more closely. For the record I live in Atlanta (we actually met at a Halloween party in 2022). 2022 - Left my starter agency and joined current agency halfway through the year Total Auditions - 53 Film - 19 TV - 19 Commercial - 15 Booked: 2 episodes of TV 2023 Total Auditions - 57 Film - 10 TV - 12 Commercial - 35 (6 Callbacks) Booked: 1 Film

[@ActingCareerCenter]

At Austin's Halloween party? Congrats on your progress!

[@D-WA]

Again : Great video ! Thanks 🙏🏾 Happy to see you back 😊 2023 for me : 49 auditions, 4 films booked & 1 commercial + 2 students jobs, including one already screening in two festivals 🎉 Cannot complain. See you on set one day 👌🏾

[@lefty-bw1zp]

I’m so glad you posted this. I was wondering what happened to you since you didn’t post anything for a while. Glad to hear that you are still active in the field.

[@judahlopez3668]

I am 19 have watched every single one of your videos and I’m so glad you posted again, you are such a motivation for me and I moved to Atlanta from Mexico a week ago and I already have headshots and started taking acting classes thanks to you! I hope to see you on set one day keep it up!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Great to meet you at the film festival!

[@hunterbartholomew1428]

I was still in school during 2023 and so I did a lot of theatre work there, but outside of that I auditioned for a community theatre play and got a part in that, I auditioned for 2 indie/short films that I ended up booking, and I auditioned at a professional theatre in my region for their 2023-24 season and ended up booking a lead role in my first professional theatre production. Outside of that I did 6 plays at my university, and I was the main actor for my fiancé’s student film. My fiancé and I also decided we’re going to start making our own short films and move to ATL when she graduates so I can pursue acting as a career.

[@dab6653]

Just wanted to say that as a teenager doing some performances for school now this is really inspiring and really happy that you posted.

[@kevyparr9369]

Another interesting video looking at your acting career stats, Kurt. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them 😃

[@sttobyrrah]

I'm in my 70s and just got an agent last summer. Funny, I had just done a tally off AA yesterday: 36 auditions last year, and booked 1 TV and 4 commercials, though two of the commercials were non-speaking. Still, they were through my agent...wouldn't have gotten them otherwise. 14 auditions this year and zero so far, but pleased with my progress. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Great to hear. Thank you for sharing!

[@HaunsX]

You are giving me more and more confidence in terms of becoming a good beginner actor. I have 6-7 pages of notes that are primarily from your videos and I study them every night because when I take that next step, I want to show that I am taking this seriously by having the knowledge that most beginning actors wouldn't have and I'm also learning from other channels that CDs love when you submit quality self-tapes earlier than the deadline because it shows them that you are serious. I enjoy your videos and I can't wait to see you in more projects!

[@luisavila619]

I got into a theater conservatory in LA called Stella Adler and a musical theater program in London, hoping to keep improving and get better and better in Acting

[@skaiwrite]

I've been doing community theatre since 2020, last year I made my goal to get on the casting websites (Actors Access, Backstage and Casting Networks) I successfully created profiles on all three sites. I did many community theatre auditions and booked 1 show. I did about half a dozen auditions from the casting platforms and my goal was to book 1. In December between Christmas and New Years I booked a music video!

[@stefanielucillelister5456]

Great meeting you at the Atlanta Film Festival!!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

AJ's mom?

[@osonhodeleon]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@freyafoxmusic]

For commercials, you probably need to be located in Toronto. I just did an international one non union tho, and some of the other talent who were hired to support me the hero, were booked the night before because they lived in Toronto And dozens of commercials are filmed there

[@dailyabundance]

Watched The Man in Full. You're the knee doctor....good job!

[@palesakgama97]

Great video !! Thank you for all your acting advice.🎉 It helps a lot🌠

[@marcelocastelo3389]

Probably i will see on set one day 🎥! Amazing video

[@Kelsie.Conley]

For your next video can you talk about how to put emotion in your acting like it’s hard for me to look like I’m crying in a emotional scene because my mind knows I’m not sad but I’m trying to make myself look lost for the project I’m trying to do with my partner

[@Firefighter_turned_actress]

In 2023, I had 82 auditions and booked 12 which includes 1-Print, 1 VO. I feel blessed when I get auditions and book it. The tv shows that I auditioned for had nothing to do with my auditions. I went back and looked at 6 shows it was different gender, older than me, or they changed ethically. Thanks for this video. Informative

[@user-jf9qs9wu5m]

I was so glad to get a new video from you, Kurt! And just like your other ones, full of business wisdom. I especially liked the bit about auditioning for the same CD even when you don't book means that they like you and are trying to find stuff for you. I have had an experience like this and haven't booked, but that makes me optimistic about future bookings!

[@CarlaR-zl8bv]

I love all of your videos! So informative and helpful!! Whenever I have a question, I know I can always depend on your KZbin videos for great information. Also, it was great seeing you on set recently!

[@CurrentJAM]

Thanks for putting this together, it puts the financial aspect into perspective. Much respect to full time actors, it's a hustle for sure. I just started taking acting lessons, at age 46, and trying to learn how to calm my nerves while performing. Going to look through your videos to see if you cover that aspect.

[@jimmyhernandezzz007]

Yes sir! Staying booked and busy! ✨👏

[@sabreewowweeanderson9205]

Thank you Big Kurt. The strike was brutal across the board for all actors and I always appreciate your honesty. Much respect sir and hope for a great summer 💪

[@VirgosGroove3]

Saw you at the ATL film festival, I’ve been a subscriber for along time now. The acting for a living panel was so helpful 🫶🏽

[@CaramelMsDelight]

This was really helpful to see from a broader scope! I love Will Trent, so it’s pretty cool that you booked it!

[@JanAndersonVO]

Good to see you back, Kurt! All my professional acting work has been in VO for the last 10+ years, and I've just started studying and going after some on-screen work this year (2024). Your videos have been both inspirational and educational. Thanks for sharing all your insights with us. Cheers! 😃👍

[@StellaAnuotv]

Do you teach VO sir? Looking for a coach.

[@EricStinehart]

Kurt, these videos are so helpful and informative so thank you. I would love to hear you talk more about how you’re thinking about your acting career progression - i.e. if or how you’re thinking about going from more recurring/co-star type roles to lead roles, generally getting bigger roles in bigger projects, etc. Kind of like how you mentioned going from more day player to recurring roles. Selfishly, I’d also love more advice on how to jump from local/short films to bigger and more paid projects. I think the summary is to have good materials (resume, reel) and get an agent/manager, especially in a major acting city, but any more advice would be greatly appreciated. On that note… I just (really) started acting in 2023 and honestly have not tracked most of these numbers, but maybe when I hopefully start going out for bigger auditions I will. Here are the numbers I do have in terms of what I’ve booked/worked on: - 4 short / student films - 1 big tech commercial - 1 play (lead role) that rehearsed in 2023, showed in early 2024 - 1 48-hour film fest - 1 staged reading - 2 acting classes Since end of 2023, I’ve already booked ~7 more short films, a few of which I have bigger roles and/or are higher “quality” which is exciting. I even got flown out for the first time recently. I feel like I’ve done quite a bit in a short amount of time in my local market (Seattle), and am itching to get representation and potentially make a NYC/LA move at some point…

[@ratemyactors]

Thanks for sharing your audition numbers! It's really interesting to see how your stats change from year to year. I'm curious to know what strategies you've been using to improve your numbers. Can't wait to see what you do in 2024!

[@maxthurner2213]

As always, great video and insights! Also love the Matrix screensaver‼️😊

[@isabelleb826]

I absolutely love these videos! Thank you so much for making them they are extremly insightful as an actor

[@DerykRonk]

I moved to ATL and got a Sag-Aftra agent and manager.

[@rikathevorpaltress]

Kurt, what are your thoughts on pre-screen auditions for actors? Appreciate all your videos! Bless ^_^

[@jedramsey1419]

Kurt this is great! Way to go! Always love your videos 💯

[@diontewinston8548]

Im lowkey tryna become an actor now

[@itsthefaithshow]

Wishing you a lead role in 2024!

[@safal_timalsena_]

Awesome video man, keep up the awesome content!

[@jennam363]

Awesome

[@bigevan724]

Love this channel.

[@Scutl108]

Hey Kurt, I started taking acting lessons because of you! While I didn't book anything in 2023, I did get signed by an agency in November. Since then, I've had 5 auditions, but no bookings. Do you have any tips on how to appear more natural behind the camera or how I should approach commercial auditions compared to film/theater?

[@GriffinplaysgameZ]

Kurt Yue would make a amazing Shang chi in the mcu

[@rumpelstillkills8036]

Hey Kurt, how come you don't upload shorts yet?

[@oshani6986]

Recently I joined a improve club for my school it’s not much but it’s a start

[@toddduda3605]

ok great! but how about a 100 page play?

[@ericleeb6706]

I had 31 auditions in 2023 and booked 1.

[@SuknXedit]

Hi I just have a question How can I join acting classes. And are the in an app or they are in real life like in school or places

[@gairickdam18]

Please make a video on how living in india I can give Hollywood auditions

[@AlyannaM2]

It's great to see the update. by the way, cobra kai just released their trailer for the final season. im not sure if you can confirm this or not due to maybe an NDA but would we be able to maybe see you there?

[@freyafoxmusic]

What about ugc? Are you doing UGC ads too?

[@Blaeckstone]

Have you got any tips for me as a swede wanting to be an actor in hollywood?

[@BrandonB444]

Can you do a video on how to be a child actor

[@yashh911]

There are many people on yt that have opposing thoughts regarding theatre and acting classes. What do you say a beginner should go for acting classes or theatre?

[@Davonskevort]

by your numbers, you are making auditions roughly 1 every 3 days or so and landing a job once a month. What are your costs to get the auditions vs the bookings profits?

[@tauqeerkayvids]

Just saw you in The Haunting of the hill house. Why do you only do small roles?

[@Benexk_Now]

Hi I just had the virtual audition with JRP virtual and they said that they want to work with me. But is this actually casting agency? The reason is I am not sure that I can trust this company because they want me to pay for the acting course that they provide. I thought agencies provide the courses. You are the only person who I can ask. Thank you.

[@hunterisdepressed]

Hello, I have a question. Lets say you live in the middle of nowhere but you booked an acting job in the US. Do flights and accommodation get payed for by them movie creators or do you have to pay yourself? Please reply❤

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Un fortunately, it's extremely unlikely for someone who is not a US citizen to book a job in the US because of immigration law. You are not legally allowed to work and earn money in the US unless you are a citizen or have a work visa.

[@marcelocastelo3389]

Hi Kurt, nice video, i work for industry the cinema in Malta, to be part the Gladiator 2 and any American production, thanks so much. 🎥

[@bennettcards4619]

Auditioned for Dr.Seward did not get the part. Got a part in sound of music as ensemble/soldier Showcase got green lantern

[@bobsnoopy9522]

I am moving to Atlanta Georgia and I want to pursue acting. My problem is I don’t want to skip out on auditions because of my job. However I don’t think a part time job will be enough to afford a place to stay. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

[@JacobLongActingJourney]

Can you please give more detail on the “industry strike”? I’ve never heard of that. (Mostly due to me starting my journey to be an actor this year 2024)

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Here's a video I made about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXjUn2apmZ2plac

[@thaimkoconteh3639]

I applied for 39 jobs in 2022 and got booked for 7 I applied for 27 jobs in 2023 and got booked for 3 I never got booked through casting, only ever by some gracious casting director, or sleeping with the director. (I'm joking ;P) I only sleep with producers. My recent highlights have been a tiny part Belgian/German TV mini-series, that had it's world premier at the international Cannes film-festival and a villain role in a proof of concept space western. Anybody trying to break into acting. I can only say: keep at it! You're getting there.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@IamShamar]

I’m 30 can I start acting now? And will it be weird taking acting classes at 30?.. the reason I ask is because most people start acting as kids.

[@MarcusWeathersby]

You can begin at any age. You'll find people of all ages in acting classes, because if it's something you're serious about, you'll be in class throughout your career. I moved to Atlanta at 26, and didn't book my first fully paid professional role til I was 30. I've got a pretty large friend group of actors, mostly in their 30s or older.

[@jonahpetrahn1993]

Absolutely not! In my class half of the people are over the age of 30. Some of them even over 40 and they all had zero prior acting experience. Everyone is welcomed and so supportive if they have an audition or hear from a great class.

[@Tsirapo]

Hey, go for it! I started my journey at 25 and only got my first actual paid gig at 30. It takes patience, willpower and perseverance.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

The majority of the students in my current acting class are over 30 years old.

[@YourExpatInvestor]

Try changing the title or thumbnail... I definately think this video can get more views... Its a great video

[@aim.t]

Hi Kurt! I’m 15 and I’ve been invited to be the host of “next universe Thailand” which is a kids version of miss universe. Would this count as experience?

[@StellaAnuotv]

Pls sir could you recommend a screenwriting teacher 🙏

[@hollywoodly5157]

I have been auditioning since 2021 with an agent and have gotten extremly close to booking roles but eventually not having booked any yet what should i do

[@MUSICinematic]

Hey Kurt, I have a question. I live in Iceland and it basically has zero agents and managers because the film industry is really small. It is possible for me to get agents that are based outside of my country or even different continents?

[@EGailMustang97]

Great info. If you book the role and can't fulfill it an you list it as booked job? Do you get a bad name for backing out of a job for over booking?

[@CareerProgramming]

Looks like I'm the first one here

[@bigboyfreds.5071]

Kurt I have a question about acting I am a currently in high school and when I go to college I plan to have a acting and theatrics class right now I am in a drama class do you think that could help me out in any audition could I list that in experience or anything I am just confused on something’s.

[@Leaf.Techs1]

Hey man do you think 15 is an good age for starting acting? I really dont wanna start right now since i want to do good in school and have some researching before i do it, and when im 15 I'll be starting to get acting classes and maybe be able to go to LA or be in a movie for netflix for example. Any tips and what i need to know when to start or apply for audition?❤

[@martinbrooks9699]

🎬💰📸🎥📽📺

[@Bricameron]

Sounds like to me there’s a lot of work out there. Am I correct?

[@Tsirapo]

Oh boy! Last year July, I signed with my UK agent. Literally flew out on a whim to London to meet him after he had shown interest via email. This year beginning of April I got my first official production booking as a dayplayer actor with all the trimmings. I started this acting journey in 2019 as an extra. Somehow I believe I have found my hobby! Wishing all you actors in the comments the best of luck and a lot of broken legs😉

[@ItsStevenPhan]

Yeah, its just a numbers game. More auditions, potentially the more bookings you probably will get.

[@dilipbk3540]

Whare you from sir

[@xavierwashington5408]

Man it made me frustrated just seeing those stats. Is this from agents or self booking. Also after booking Black Widow and the Super Bowl commercial. Did that bring you any more acting opportunities? Like did people call you?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

These are all from my agent. As far as whether or not Black Widow or the Super Bowl commercial brought any additional opportunities, the answer is no. They don't necessarily carry any more weight than any of my other jobs.

[@eddiecolle7659]

I want to be BL Actor 😢

[@martinbrooks9699]

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