Audition Tip: How to answer the DREADED "Tell me about yourself"
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Here's a quick audition tip on how to answer the dreaded question "Tell me about yourself." The answer may surprise you. Many actors will want to talk about their acting experience in an effort to try to book the job. That's actually a big mistake. In this video, we'll discuss the real reason behind the question and answer it. Subscribe to this channel to get more audition tips like this every week!
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how do I know if im ready to begin acting..im still in school (middle school) and my family probably wouldn't like it..
Acting Career Center Could I add you as my teacher on my resume or any resume for that matter? I wondered if youtube lessons counted as real acting classes, espesiaclly people & teachers like you.
@@zakiyyahking4893 I'm glad you are finding my videos helpful but unfortunately they don't count as acting classes on an acting resume.
So will you audition me after the virus😊
sir gstong gusto k mag audition
"So... tell me about yourself?"
"I'd rather not I kinda want this role."
YAS!😍😂
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You are a real yoongi stan 😂😂😂
Savage 💜
I am that 199th like 200 @t me and tell me you are 200th
who else is here during quarrentine
I'm making videos during quarantine 😀
maya kampoori all of a sudden i want to be an actor lmaoo
@@megandavies5769 its because of all the tv shows we are watching haha
Megan Davies same💀
Meee
I have a audition this Saturday! Wish me luck!!
update: I GOT THE CALLBACK!!
Irina josić where did you apple how old do you have to be I have backstage on my phone but I have to be 16+ which is a year from now
@Irina Josic
Cestitam. Mogu li pitati gdje si se registrovao? Jel imas agenciju ili si trazio online auditions?
Congrats.. I’m so excited for you!!!
Irina Josić did u get the part?
Great!!😃
I edited this comment two years in the future so the replies are odd. I honestly think you can make out what I said but enjoy reading I guess :D
Another two years later and there's still people commenting. You're all wild folk, but I wish you all the best!
EXACTLY!!!!!
this is soooooooooooooooooooo wht im thinking
Saaame
Haha
Pix-BitGaming same tho
“Tell me about yourself”.
“I was born at a very young age?”
😂
LMAO
but you're not wrong there
😂😂💯
"I was born at a young age , as a child, especially as a child I had been born not that Long ago, when I was born however I was very young, and now I am older. Thank you I think I'll start reading the script now."
How to answer the question is at 3:19
Kason Reacts thnx
Thanks
Ok?
Kason Reacts thank you
tysm
Thumbs up if you immediately rehearsed your answer after this video lol
😂😂
Yes
I want to like this, but it has 666 likes
I spent like 10 minutes talking to myself after watching this
yes
I'm not even an actor why am I watching this
Try out acting. It’s fun!
Same I’m not an actor yet here I am
Well this could be a sign!😉
Evergreen!
Carlos Garcia bro same
“Hello, I am Sarah, I only joined the black card membership of Planet Fitness to use the massage chair@
Golden lol
😂🤣♥️
Im a lyft driver and i got my black card so i can use the bathroom without having to buy a coffee. 🤔Planet Fitness should sell coffee.
💀💀
Things are getting serious...
“Show them you have a life outside of acting” uhhhh... but I don’t?
Ok then pretend you are playing a character that has a life outside of acting 😂
Acting Career Center
Would learning new languages count as my passion ?
De Generals of course! If it’s something that you’re truly passionate about. Even though it may be true for most of us, during the audition, we shouldn’t tell the directors that “acting is our passion/dream”. They already would assume so. Telling them that, would make it come off as somewhat “desperate” in way
Acting Career Center makes so much sense😂
IKR as an actor I feel like my whole life is circulating around acting
CASTING DIRECTOR. Tell me about yourself.
ACTOR. Well, I just got out of rehab for the 8th time, but I think I've kicked heroin for good this time. It better be,
or my parole officer said I could be doing some serious time back at Folsom and I swore I would never go back there.
At least you'll stand out
Maybe not.
Definitely memorable 😅😂😂
Love the positivity that your not going back
One thing I always do for auditions because I’m solely telling them the truth:
“Hello ! My name’s , and seconds/minutes before stepping into this room I was really nervous !” And I always seem to get a laugh out of the audition panel. If they still laugh I give an adlib of how it feels to be in front of the panel during the audition - it usually is me feeling less anxious because it’s happening.
I actually really like your reply. And it helped me alot but by the end of it I was talking about how I had to pick my mom up from the mental institution not cuz she lived there but because she worked there...
this is a clever way to get a read of the room before you start ! awesome tip
"Tell me about yourself."
*Me, through tears:* I was born at a very young age.
LMFAO THIS IS SUM THING I WOULD DO
Client: *"So...Tell me about yourself.."*
Me: *"I-uh....My cat died, My favorite color is yellow...I like bacon..."*
Client: *'Not unhappy things."*
Me: *"You told me to tell you about myself.."*
Also me: *"You didn't tell me what to say either.."*
Client: *"Good point.."*
Update/ Plot twist: *I did get it.*
haha congrats on getting it!
Yes congratsssssss👑
Congratulations!!
What part did you get?! Congrats!
Are you serious? What part did you get? Movie or commercial
But what if you DO like sandwiches? Then what?
Oliver G. I like hamburgers
need to give that up ;D
Oliver G. They might happen to have sandwiches soo you’re lucky
Wow! This comment section is incredible! Hahahaha
Lmao yess
Casting director: tell me about yourself
Me: dude look at the lenses on my glasses... They're like an inch thick
eilish creates I’m deaaad
Lmao
who else said out if the blue “I wanna be an actress”
Me well not out of the blue when I was younger I was in acting class it was amazing and so much fun I miss that
Me 😭😭😭but I’ve always been able to tap into emotions, adapt to my surroundings anc my improv is acc good lmao. I’m literally doing everything spontaneous
me kinda cuz i always told myself i want to be an actress but idek
me but i cant act for shit LMAO
@@peppapigstan1560 😂when in doubt wing it out
I feel real confident about acting , I’m shy & when cameras are in front of me I forget what I’m going to say but I’m going to work on that ! I got 4 more years , so I’m gonna practice ☺️
How’s it going?
@@jessicasmith207 fine
You got it just keep your head cameras are just another set of eyes no need to be shy ☺️
Same here man!
Why 4 years
Them: “Talk about something you’re genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about”
Me: “Acting...” 🤔🤣😭
Tell me about yourself. “Oh, Jeez. This question. You know I watched a video last night about how to answer this?” (crickets) “.... and now i’m telling you about it” (crickets) “OK i’m gonna answer your question now....”
Ally Derp Lol!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Is this what happened to you? Horrifying
This is accurate. Lol
Them: Tell us a little about yourself...
Me: I'LL BE ASKING THE QUESTIONS AROUND HERE!
Quick question: wat if (hypothetically) a person has no experience in acting but just wanted to try for an audition. Wat do u put in the resume? And can u still audition?
Nael Park i have that same question 😂
Lia Lara so wats the answer
yh
Nael Park what a great reply
Technically you don't actually need a resume so you could say you don't need to make one but if you don't have one it looks very unprofessional and they may not cast you I would recommend just putting your training that you have even if it's just drama lessons or something from school also if you've been in any school plays put those down too also make sure that you have a good headshot some iPhones allow you to blur out the background so it looks professional (this was a bit long but I hope it helped)
"I like sandwiches." LOL
i love it yr hahah
Really, pay more attention to the subject of the video.
I love nature. #android16
@@3stinkerdance ummm why don't you?
Tell me about yourself!
Oh yea? *points gun at him*
Ok. No need to. You're accepted!
hilarious!!
😂😂😂😂
@@mariamkarapetyan2704 well I didn't say it was, karen ✨
@@mariamkarapetyan2704 ever heard about dark humor before 💀
hello, is this legit?
I absolutely love this question. I wish they asked it more, I got a callback from a full 10 min video of me answering. My tips are: write little things you're passionate about or love (I love nature, painting, music etc) and this will naturally make you smile and have amazing energy on camera! If they're things you really love they might even make you laugh and you'll just be interesting by your energy.
i was the 1.5kth liked. that felt nice to watch it change, ive always wondered what that would feel like and now i know.
Hahahaha nice one
Ha. When you mentioned it I tried it...
Idk why but I feel rejected😅
"So tell me about yourself."
Me: "Well yesterday I buried my wife and children."
Them: "😲"
Me: "In the sand, we was at the beach yesterday."
I find it refreshing to find artists who ARE Desperately longing for acting work and will do their absolute Best to please. We all understand that ego NEVER has any place on a set. Period.
"and uuuh i live in omaha...BORING BORING"
me, someone who lives in omaha: 👁👄👁
Lolzie
🤣🤣🤣
I went into an audition expecting just to stare my name and songs,sing my little ditties and leave- but when the director asked me : Tell is about yourself- I actually relaxed and was surprised!
I think I might have smiled and said happily “OH, that’s nice!- or thought it. I shared briefly- my personal family situation, my job- and pulled to back to why I’m auditioning- because I enjoy watching my kids and supporting them in theatre- I wanted to have fun and audition and be in plays too.
I did make the call backs and later after opening night - cast party - I asked the director what he saw in my audition and he said I had so much joy and excitement “I don’t give a d*mn, you’re gonna like me attitude, and I have fun in my audition- seemed like a lot of fun!” That helped him make his decision.
I’m contrast, the next show I auditioned for my confidence was low and I didn’t have the same interacting with the directors - they just stopped me halfway through and said that’s all. So it does help to have that confidence!
My acting coach said not to talk about your personal life in auditions and only talk about what acting jobs you have done, so I'm a bit confused by that. If a casting director asks you "what have you been up to recently?" what are you supposed to say? Are you supposed to just say what jobs you've done because surely they can just look at your CV for that? But then apparently you're not supposed to talk about your personal life? I'm confused :(
Charlie Smith well, don't go into the audition and start talking about your personal life, and how your day has been. But if they ask you about yourself, talk about yourself! If you just talk about jobs your have done, they will think you're boring, and don't have a life outside of acting! Just answer the questions as they come, don't think too much about it. Hope I helped a little 😊😊
They probably just want to know about your hobbies
Well I mean by personal life they mean like personal things they dint really need to know I assume,mayne your hobbies?
I really wanna start acting. It came out of nowhere but now I'm obsessed with acting!
Great! Find an acting class in your area and sign up!
Oml imma auditon for nickalodeon y’all pray for me 😂
I did too. Didn't go so well I guess...
Cassidy The potato good luck
Good luck (sorry it’s late)
omg updates pls lmfaooo
so did you ever get the part
im starting acting school this month nerves but im excited
Zhane Beard how was it??
How did It go?
And she went disappeared...
Zaqueen zhane ́ b how was it?
This was helpful especially about how what we talk about has energy. Passion and enthusiasm in our words/stories are infectious and at the most undeniable.
Thanks so much every time they ask me that I just freeze and stay unprepared
It'sme Kawaii how many auditiona have you been to and what did you audition for? I am not a director just asking
Who is asking you this question?. I've never been asked this question in hundreds of auditions.
sandwiches... It's in my head. I know my next audition sandwiches are going to come up.
can you give us a sample by telling about yourself, please?
I shit my pants when I was 5 ;-;
Satan or Lucifer. oh.. 🧍♀️
@@somethingelse6774 I ate my shit when I was 3 ;-;
Man this channel is awesome. Love the positivity and how straight up helpful it is.
Thank you! I was invited to audition for a casting and was asked this question to answer on video. I've been worried about how brief and smiling, and how I answered it, but it looks like that without knowing I answered it right! What a relief! Thank you so much for your tip. It gave me peace of mind.
Having my Audition tomorrow. 'Tell Me About Yourself homework. Last time i had these asked, I weren't prepared. Thank you for reminding me. Love your work.
How did it go?
Man this is the 2nd video I'm watching from you, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Full of insight and stuff I didn't always know about. Thanks buddy, for all that you do for us actors! All the best, coach! ;) 💪
I had my first audition today and thanks to this video I was so ready when she asked me about myself. Thank you!!
Just found this channel. I appreciate your straight-forward approach to answering simple questions many actors have. You got my subscription!
Going on an audition Saturday. This helps a lot. I never did this before. I have played in bands so I had to act out an alter ego in some. But I am excited about this.
You did cover everything from A to Z man 👨 thank you for your time helping us to do so.
Love that you're doing this! You are down to earth and easy to listen to. Probably easy to communicate with too!!
I found practicing answering this question with different unique stories about myself helped me to create a tool box filled with stories to bring up and allows me to be more comfortable in auditions.
I’m my acting classes we learned what to do when we get asked this question, we call it are slate. You say your first and last name, age, city/state and 3 things you like, do, or talents you have!💙
You're the man Kurt!!! Once again, you've managed to save the day!
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Hi, I'm new to your channel and already loving it, I have questions if u don't mine, if the casting director ask me if I'm nervous what is the best answer to give
@@francelewis4628 Thanks for watching! Be honest with the casting director. If you are nervous, tell them the truth. Casting directors are on your side and want you to succeed. They may help you calm your nerves.
@@ActingCareerCenter thank for the tip already subscribed to your channel
Good advice. What state are you working in though?
@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia I'm in Atlanta, Georgia
This video really helped. I didn’t even know they ask this question. When I get my first audition, I’ll be prepared for this question. Thanks man, I’ve subscribed.
Super helpful advice! And thanks for letting us know to not talk about our passion for acting. For some reason in the past when I was asked this question I thought that that's what they wanted to know about but good thing to know that they want to know about other areas of our life. Great advice.
positive energy is always a plus that will never go out of style
It has been my dream to become an actor since I was 7 I am now 11 , I have an audition for Nickelodeon tomorrow, but if I don't get in I can try again next time. And this video helped me and made me felt less nervous.
How did it go?
Did u get the part?
Jocelyn Allen So... did you get the part?
Hey Jocelyn, did you get the job?
I like boxing, and I have a funny story that happened to me. Do you want to hear it? Hire me!
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Been watching these vids just booked a small part on show 'better call Saul' thanks Kurt!!!!
That's awesome!!! Congrats!
Shit dude what scene are you in, I'll keep an eye out!
What character are you?
Dude that's awesome!
6yrs, we're all in suspense!!!
Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve got an audition coming up soon and this actually made me so much more confident!!!
what if You say: "If You tell Me about YOUR Self, ill tell You about MY Self!"
Ehhh...I wouldn't. They're short on time and I don't think they'd like me steering the moment in a direction they didn't choose. I'm there so that they can see if they believe I'm a good risk. Remember they're risking a lot on everyone they cast.
David Whitman Character Actor hahaha 😂😂😂 that would take some of the pressure off, wont it? 😂
Director: Now that's someone I wanna work with
Real director:Get out
@@JDoactive 😂😂
can you give us some examples of how you would answer that question?
Facts
i haven’t gone to an audition yet i haven’t even started classes but i have been studying the stuff i need to know..
so i wrote in my journal things i like and things i could talk about for a while and it’s helped me so much
Loved it! Thank you. Keep these tips coming, please!
Lol recently had an interview and confidence is key. I messed up a lot of the questions asked but I stayed calm and composed. Most importantly I looked confident. They asked me at the end have you got any questions? And I said "When do I start?" 🤔😂 Regardless of how much I thought the interview had went downhill the question I asked made him laugh and he said "I like your confidence." I ended up getting offered the job later on that day. Just have fun, worst case is that you have auditioning experience. 😊
Thank you! Funny enough some of the roles I've been offered were because I told funny stories about my life and the casting departments LOVED it. I really needed this to help me connect the dots and I'm excited to better crush auditons with this in mind!
That's awesome!
I'm sharing this with my students! This video provides great advice on a topic we often overlook as acting teachers. Also you have a cute little dog!!
This really helped me in my auditions. Thank you for making this video!
great advice sir hope its helpful
I really enjoy this. Thank you.
Have acting classes at the houde school of acting so I’m watching all your videos your helping me be more confident & relaxed & letting me know the mistakes I have already made & what I can do to change it’s gonna take some work but I’ll learn from trial & error appropriate you taking the time making these videos I am subscribed bell is on 🙏🏻✍🏻
Thank you so much for tip and your time. Stay blessed!
He stated he was thrown a curve when the casting director said "tell me about yourself". The question threw his preparation out the window by answering improperly. The question is asked to start a conversation with you, and want to see how comfortable you are on screen.
Oooh really??...you don’t have tell them anything serious,you can just crack a joke??
I actually have always loved this question. I usually stick an “about me” on my resume to take up space, so they usually ask something different, but my go to is “My name is Anaya Weick, I’m 14, I have 2 brothers and a sister, and my favorite sport is Laser Tag.”
Absolutely random stuff about me, but it flows nicely when said energetically and with a huge smile on my face.
I'm 14 too and have real bad social anxiety so I was wondering if you have any tips for that coming from someone my age?
@@marisaparis3443 A quick disclaimer in that I do not have social anxiety, I just have nerves and they’re not the same thing. This is just how I went about it.
When I started, I was sharing things that people could observe about me. “I’m in middle school (well, high school now), I don’t like short-sleeved shirts, etc.”
Once you do that, it’s easier to share more, stranger things people cannot just observe about you. “I collect lego sets,” or “I work at a sandwich shop.”
Try to stay away from things that don’t influence your personality, make you look bad, or give off too much information. “I carry a backpack because I’m severely allergic to peanuts and can’t leave home without an epipen” does not influence their opinion of you. “I have failed 7 tests in my life” doesn’t sound good, and it makes you look self-conscious. “Whenever I eat a tomato, I get an awful nosebleed.” is too much information. Save those for when you develop a relationship with the directors/cast. Just say something fun about yourself that shows the directors you are a personable, likable individual.
As for social anxiety, I know nothing I recommend can “cure” it, but I do something called “The 20 seconds.” You force all your confidence possible into the first 20 seconds of your audition/presentation, and by second 21, I’m no longer nervous. It doesn’t work for everyone, but it works for me.
That’s kind of all I can recommend, but I wish you the very best of luck.
@@anayaweick7964 thank you sm
So thankful for this video
This was handy. Thanks. Much love.
Thanks Kurt. Love your videos. You are at home in front of the camera, and you know your stuff. I'm an actor, and I love the "Tell me about yourself" question. One story that I like to tell is how growing up in the Bronx around some pretty scary people led to my successful acting career. I make sure to tell it without bragging.
Me thinking that I will be an famous actor after watching these videos and sending the audition tape😺
This is GOLD! Thank you!
No. 1 no. 1 I wish I've known this channel long ago
I did a killer Jimmy Stewart impersonation that left them dying with laughter, I didn't get the part, but they will always remember me...
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Don’t worry keep trying just know just cause the first audition you went to didn’t go well doesn’t mean the next one u go to won’t either u got this I know this comment is 10 months ago but still
I auditioned with an agent and he asked me this question! I just mentioned I love watching Korean dramas and kpop music and I’ve been unemployed this quarantine but I used my free time to study acting and read and watch international shows..he mentioned earlier he liked British dramas and found his own taste questionable.. I told him it wasn’t at all because international shows are so fun!! I haven’t heard back so Idk.. will keep trying 🤞🏼
Can u help me? How do u get an agent?
@@elizabethbeasley7754 get headshots, google local agents, and sign up for them or email them
Haha I talk about that too!!!❤
Omg! Thank you so much for this!
Haven't been asked this question yet but this helped a lot !!! thank you !!
Great video!
Thank you so much I have my first addition tonight at 7:15 PM thank you so much for making this video
Gabrielle McKinnon OMG!! Lol.. I have my first on too today at 7:15.. Im going to the one in North Orlando
So how was it?
Thank you! I have two auditions coming up, one day after another!
Love it man!
I was asked this question and I forgot what to say so I kind of stumbled and then I’m watching this video after the audition 🤦♂️ I wish I knew about this video before
Hey am Veronicah from Nairobi Kenya Africa in particular... Thank u for this life Huck now I won't be caught off guard when asked this question. This video will spare me some embarrassing moments
I went to your website - I've been a professional actor for 35 years I just learn all I can to audition better. Not a hobby. Part of what I do for a living.
This is the channel I needed
I have my audition for acting school tmrw and I’m almost certain they’re gonna ask that so thanks for the vid
how did it go??
Great Vidoe !
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This was very helpful!
Love this. Great for interviews outside of acting as well.
"Why don't you tell me about yourself"
No, I don't think I will.
I mean I’m going to go audition for a roll on spring break since my parents want me to be a kid actress and I’m watching this, and I just noticed I would have lost the roll......
Just discovered you from TMFA! Great channel ! Subscribed !
Very well articulated ....issues apply to all interviews....especially project positive confidence....attempt to show vulnerability that is sincere...everyone relates to true, honest vulnerability