What to Wear to an Audition for Film and TV | Should You Dress Like the Character?

Don't ruin your chances by wearing the wrong clothes when you're walking into the audition room. In this video we discuss what to wear to an audition for film an TV. Whether it's an in person or a self tape, it's important to know how to dress for the audition. This is actually a heavily debated topic and doesn't come with a clear cut answer. But I want to share with you some general guidelines that I've been following throughout my acting career as well as some tips from two casting directors.
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[@ActingCareerCenter]

Drop your questions here and I'll try to answer as many as I can!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes, absolutely tell the casting director about this so that they can work with you. Remember that the CD is on your side and wants you to succeed. I've found that most CDs are VERY helpful in the audition room and do everything they can to make sure you are in a position to do your best work.

[@jonah8294]

Should you go to a audition when you have a job?

[@dhiyaredding4776]

What about auditioning for a robot or alien? Just wear full black do you think?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

When I first started acting, I had a full time job. I would go on auditions on my lunch breaks and if I booked the role, I would take a day off work to do the acting gig. If you're able to take days off work when you book a gig, then definitely audition.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yeah, full black would work for both. If it's for a comedy or a commercial you can maybe have some more fun with it. But if it's for a drama, then yeah, all back would be fine.

[@chloekailyn4628]

You should host a zoom where we can ask questions and you can talk to us! I would totally join! :)

[@thewarmachine5816]

I never noticed you were in Venom, sir. Now I gotta watch it again and do that Leonardo DiCaprio pointing meme 😅

[@ActingCareerCenter]

🤣 👉

[@norenemorrow6362]

I work with a lot of teens and one of the things I have heard and often recommend is to stay away from wearing t-shirts that have a lot of print or logos on them. This can be really distracting. It can take a person out of character, especially if the text on the shirt is particularly offensive or shocking. Better to go neutral - no print.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Great advice!

[@Rckstrroma5]

It would be also unprofessional

[@Smash88]

Hands down best informative source of knowledge on KZbin !

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@shreesimhansundaram3653]

Thanks bro i got selected for a role using your advise

[@ActingCareerCenter]

That is fantastic! Congratulations!

[@chaniyahmartin8143]

You should write a book!!

[@Leri0th]

I've heard the same thing from my agent - good tips. I like the shirt - would suit my willy wonka tape well :)

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I almost changed shirts because I thought it might be too purple 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@swg6443]

Thank you so much Kurt. I went to Drama school in 1997 and haven't acted since 2002. I'm now going back into an industry that has changed beyond all recognition. I'm mostly auditioning now for TV and film not theatre. Your videos are so incredibly helpful and you are very warm and likeable. Thank you again xx

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I only started acting in 2008 and so much has changed even since then! Glad you are finding the videos helpful!

[@CrystalWilliamsoncoach]

Great info! I've heard the same thing - wear what is suggested for the character. And yes I've gone to auditions (and Zoom auditions) and been cast as another part

[@THEATTKID]

I auditioned for a lead role in a web series and they liked me so much they wanted me to audition for another role. A week later they offered the lead role to me.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Congratulations!

[@THEATTKID]

@@ActingCareerCenter Thank you. Not im just looking for the next booking.

[@angelinedraws806]

You are literally a godsend. Every time I google a question for whatever it is about acting a video of yours pops up with exactly the answer I needed. I have three auditions to do today and I've gotten a few before but didn't feel ready, so these will be my first that I am actually set on submitting, so thank you so much man 🙏

[@sithikaperera7393]

I agree with the approach with the similar cloths.

[@johncrouch1868]

Priceless information. Thank you.

[@cassandracraven1]

This was a great video Kurt, thank you!! 🙂

[@gwen3779]

I agree with you & Jordan for all the reasons you stated in the video. You always seem very reasonable, reliable, and give good explanations in your videos. Thanks!

[@terrycormier5221]

Thanks Kurt. Your videos are very helpful

[@lalalandlaura]

Thank you so much for this information ❤️

[@louisgonzalez4697]

Wonderful Tips. Thank you!

[@onlyjunuptv2560]

Your a big help🖤💯

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it's helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@ShawneeRising]

Dress to suggest...Thanks Kurt!

[@username6486]

I love your HELPFUL videos

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@franciscocardenas5758]

I'm inclined to go with what was said within @6:37 to 7:34. This video was very helpful, thank Kurt Yue 🙂👍

[@DejaJenkins523]

Oh that was great advice! Thank you! I think I like the idea of wearing a shirt in the color of what your character would be wearing better. Because, I had that happen to me where I auditioned for one character, but got cast as a different character too. Anyways, this was a great video! Again thank you!

[@ToddProductions1925]

before I subscribed I looked you up, I do this with everyone. I've seen some of your work. I dress to suit me.

[@senoucikader9954]

Thank you Kurt ! Could you make a video in which you explain to us how to prepare ourselves for improvisation during a casting ? I had to do that recently by zoom and it was a disaster lol

[@j.p.nicholas465]

Your videos are a very good resource, thanks for making them.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@jasminnoguera9521]

Thank you so much your channel is really helpful!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@imamsyedofficial]

awesome, very helpful.

[@ingridhubert3649]

I Ioved the this particular video. Choices suggested often what you should wear to get a part by implying with clothing. I think this is Great Advice that I will use during my headshot photography session. I will let you know how they turned out. Please Have a Fantastic day!🙂

[@TrellWest]

Was really hoping to see different clothing options

[@moiseambazimana1462]

Hopefully this helps for my today audition.

[@Gxamalaza]

Much love from South Africa.

[@honeysamways3554]

This was really helpful 👍

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@gbeo778]

This is late but that exact thing happened to Jensen Ackles who auditioned for Sam in supernatural and didn’t get it but they cast him as Dean in the same show, and the rest is history!

[@cylindamcalister3494]

Great advice and like how you gave us both sides of it so we can see the outcome of the choices . Looking forward to my next audition.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks again for watching!

[@cianthomas735]

Let’s say your character is based in the 70s/80s and he’s a sports person would you still wear something like Nike or would you wear something from that time

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you have athletic apparel from that time it could be great but if you don't, it's fine to wear current sportswear

[@wesleyjansen729]

Thank you for all the great advice. I do have one question and that is about undershirts. For an audition when wearing a button up shirt, should we wear and undershirt that shows? Like a crew neck under a V neck? thanks!

[@sherinissac3155]

Thanks a ton

[@priyanpatelvlogs7683]

Please make a demo reel video I am really struggling with mine

[@Thefosterbrothers978]

Thanks KFoster

[@sherlyn4132]

Hey, I love your videos. They help me a lot. I have a question, can you give me a recommendation for acting classes? There are chances I am moving near Altanta. Right now I leave near NYC.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

My top acting class recommendation in Atlanta is Drama Inc. www.dramainc.net

[@sherlyn4132]

@@ActingCareerCenter thank you so much

[@x-caliburn1847]

Ok say I want to be a character that has not been in the MCU , could I do a self tape of a non MCU marvel character?

[@Alexzzz.Universe]

This helps alot im auditioning for the young and the cursed

[@nickthomas1680]

What is the best way to get an audition without an agent? I’m just starting and I have acting classes but no actual experience being on a set and I would love to be able to land an audition and actually get some experience and be considered for more parts but it seems like nobody will even consider me without any experience…

[@kristenheartsun5422]

Can I change by undressing in a safe place/washroom to a new dress for the other role

[@anthonyflores4062]

How would in person auditions work if you don’t live in the city/state?

[@kaitlyn4068]

Do you have a video that relates around callbacks and what to expect and know?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

not yet

[@americasea925]

If I were a teen terminator what shal I were for audition?

[@rajatbansal2857]

Can you suggest few monologues and scenes that would work for auditions ?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

For film and TV auditions, you will typically be given the audition sides by the casting director. It's unlikely you will need to prepare your own material. If you want some scripts to practice with, a website called Simply Scripts has full screenplays available.

[@rajatbansal2857]

Thanks a lot!! :)

[@Mika121416]

I'm auditioning for a role in a Shakespear in the Park gig, how would I dress for that? :)

[@elementalyugitube9173]

Hi, I have an audition coming up for a Halloween event being hosted at SeaWorld. It's not a typical acting gig. But I was just told to where something comfortable that I can move around in. Do you recommend showing up in full make-up and costume?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I've never auditioned for something like that so I don't know. My expertise is in auditions for movies and shows.

[@namakulaeva3214]

Am looking for an audition of Nickelodeon please help me do an audition and send it to Nickelodeon please help me

[@namakulaeva3214]

Am looking for an audition of Nickelodeon please help me do an audition and send it to Nickelodeon please helpme

[@oliviaunwin8979]

Tysm! Also What are the films you have been in? (I feel like i know you)

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks for watching! I don't know what you may have seen me in. TAG? Or maybe The Haunting of Hill House or Insatiable on Netflix? You can find my IMDb profile here imdb.me/kurtyue

[@piasuzan986]

My question would be, what's with jewelry? I wear jewelry evey day and I would usually just leave it on, it's not something super big but maybe that distracts someone too? What's your opinion on that?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

It really depends on exactly what you are wearing and how it looks on camera. Record yourself first and see if it looks distracting to you.

[@piasuzan986]

@@ActingCareerCenter I see myself with my jewelry all the time so to me it's not discracting but maybe it is to somebody else haha Thank you for the tip!

[@bigserg11]

Does getting a bfa for acting, benefit for making it into the career?

[@screengoddesstv109]

I want the book and the title

[@cactiicalive9249]

I want to audition for a Disney series but I don't have an agent and I don't know where to mail my audition! What should I do?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

That's not how auditions work. Most Disney movies and shows will go through talent agencies to find actors. So you will most likely need an agent to get an audition for Disney. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTHq6VjbNmBY6M

[@sophiesharrock1453]

Do you have any recommendations for agents for Australian teens

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I'm sorry but I only know about agents where I live. You should ask your local acting teachers about that.

[@robshimer]

I got cast in a play I did not audition for. I was just goofing around on stage while sitting up the lights.

[@myfirstcrappyvideobilly]

I wear casual.

[@vital3118]

i’m a beginner and i was wondering why agents are necessary? thanks

[@ActingCareerCenter]

The vast majority of auditions for films, television shows, and commercials will only be sent to agents, who then pass it along to the actors they represent. So if you are an actor who doesn't have an agent, it would be virtually impossible for you to get those auditions.

[@joecook5689]

Share away, sir! I write this before he asks us to subscribe. And I'm kinda popped. Ha

[@damarrisferguson]

I’m auditioning for a basketball player role should I wear shorts or no

[@ActingCareerCenter]

yes, wear the shorts

[@JarisJ_]

What if I don’t have a character/script? It’s a blind audition idk what they’ll have me do.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

In that case, just wear whatever you feel comfortable in. They can't expect you to read their minds.

[@JarisJ_]

Acting Career Center thank you! I’m on my way there right now!

[@lilmogear8838]

If the character wears a certain color, would it be good to wear any clothing that's that color?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

yes, that would be good!

[@Thefosterbrothers978]

Kurt yue I don't want to get in the way of your day but I was hoping that you can give me some one on one please 🙏

[@ezgiisuu]

Could you recommend us some books? 🙃

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Here is a list of books I highly recommend: www.actingcareercenter.com/best-acting-books-and-resources

[@elsadonnelly4805]

Tbh I am really nervous about my audition and I dunno what to do :( please help!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Watch this advice from Bryan Cranston: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooezqaqeZ7p7hc0 He talks about getting in the mindset of "giving" rather than "getting".

[@elsadonnelly4805]

Acting Career Center ok! Tysm

[@ananyasrivastava6854]

Plz guide me what do I hv to do to be an actor I'm from India So I wanna be a part of the bollywood industry I think that I'm not so beautiful to be an actor and also I don't even know that what should I hv to do to improve my acting skills What are the basic things which I should be having to be an actor Is it expressions what only matter or something other than this Plzzzzzzz guide me Even though I'm not beautiful and might be I lack gud acting skills I wanna be an actor 😅 I want to improve myself

[@ActingCareerCenter]

It's hard for me to speak about the industry in other countries because I don't know how it works in bollywood. I recommend you start taking acting classes and ask the teachers of the classes how to get started in your city.

[@kristenheartsun5422]

Can I undress to a new dress for the other role

[@jpnoll1781]

and always audition in clothes ;D

[@haileyjoycecabanos5155]

Do you bring your own clothes for your character? Or they have it for you?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

For the audition, you wear your own clothes. If you book the job, typically they will provide the clothes if it is a major movie or tv show. If it is a lower budget project, they may ask you to bring your own clothes.

[@KikeeBah]

Hi Kurt! I have just sent you an email on Instagram. Loving your videos by the way.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I get so many messages on instagram asking about acting that I don't have time to look at all of them. I would actually prefer all questions be asked here on youtube so that other people can also see the question and the answer.

[@KikeeBah]

@@ActingCareerCenter Okay sure. I am primarily a singer/songwriter, however, I love all arts and have very recently recorded my first monologue. I am sending you a link to it, and am hoping to get some feedback. Thank you so much for taking the time to do what you do!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5WyY3qmnMufe8U

[@ActingCareerCenter]

good start! Make sure you know exactly who you are talking to and why. Make sure you know why you are telling that story to them. What is it that you want from them and what is your intention behind telling this story. Also, on a technical note, if you were filming this for an audition, you should raise the camera up to be about eye level.

[@Rckstrroma5]

Just wear a outfit like you’re going to a job interview

[@roccodinosantino1474]

She wrote a whole book on how to dress for an audition ? when you just get finished telling us to dress to imply

[@robodobro]

What if i am really a police officer and submitting head shots of me in uniform?? Guess i dont need to wear the uniform for auditions lol

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Do what works best for you. I've seen it work both ways

[@denada8108]

Maybe that girl that dressed as a cop to audition was a real cop so it was her real uniform.

[@tomjohn2889]

Can you wear a hat if it fits the character?

[@COQUITOJr]

They just told me to dress my best? No script or character given.

[@lytnin88]

If you were auditioning for a role as president of the United States, would it be appropriate to wear a suit?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes. I wear a suit all the time when I audition for lawyers and politicians and such.

[@kristenheartsun5422]

Can I undress to a new dress for the other role