CASTING

CALL!
GET READY TO PREP FOR AUDITIONS!

CASTING CALL!

Your favorite actor / actress on your favorite

TV show is also the producer of the show.

Your favorite actor / actress just fired the

actor / actress who plays their sidekick on
the show.

Your favorite actor / actress (and producer!)

is looking for a new sidekick. He / She is
demanding that actors and actresses who
want to audition write him / her a letter first
to convince him / her that they should get
the role.

YOUR ROLE: Write a business letter that

will persuade the producer of your favorite
TV show to hire you as the new sidekick on
the show.

Refer back to the business letter handout

that your agent provided to help you with
your formatting.

For a better chance at getting an audition,

use your celebrity name on the letter
instead of your real name.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR

CELEBRITY NAME
Use the first letter
S- Chanel / Chane
of your first and
T- Cameron / Lacey
last name to create
U- Paul / Paris
your celebrity
V- Kai / Kim
identity. Write it
H- Sugar / Shady W- Milan / Hamish
down!
I- Hayden / Hyde X- Brooke / Tim
A- Bella / Bae
J-Kennedy / Kylie Y-Ty / Tatiana
B- Audrina / Aaron K- Electra / Eddie
Z-Ari / August
C- Asher / Diamond L- La La / Lin
D- Blair / Blake
M- Casey / Carter
E- Juliana / Johnny N- Sparks / Sal
F- Camille / Cam O-Frankie / Sasha
G-Autumn / Antonio P- Valentine /Tatum
Q- Rivers / Cuomo
R- Caden / Carmen

THINGS TO CONSIDER

How would your character act on the TV show?

What would your character sound like?

Does your character use a certain catchphrase?

What do characters on the show do? How would your character add to
that?

How would your character assist or help your favorite actors / actress
character on the show?

Research the TV show! You want to make yourself seem knowledgeable

and worthy of an audition for and position on the show.

* The producers biggest pet peeve is when business letters he receives arent
formatted correctly.
* He also hates spelling errors.

INFORMATION FROM YOUR AGENT YOULL

NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR BUSINESS
LETTER

Your address: 1820 Rimpau Ave, Corona, California 92881

Title of production company and address:

Example:

Cartoon Network
300 North 3rd Street
Burbank, CA 91502

You need to look up the address of the production company that

makes the TV show you are trying to get an audition for!

Your title/occupation:
Celebrity Name
Entertainer or Actor / Actress

REMEMBER: Sell yourself! If you dont get this job, your agent will
drop you, and you will be broke.

Be creative! The super star actor or actress with the best letter
(formatting, spelling, and creativity) will be called in for an audition
with the executive producer and score the role.

PARAGRAPHS
SHOULD ADDRESS:
1.

Situation: Reason for Writing

1.

2.

Explain why you want to work with your favorite actor / actress, the
character he / she plays, and the show.
2. Why do you admire your favorite actors / actress character?
Explanation: The second paragraph presents your information and details to
support your reason for writing.
1.

3.

Explain how your character could assist, help, or be useful to your

actors / actress character.
2. Mention specific skills that could be useful to actors / actress
character and that relate to the show.
3. Why do you deserve this position?
Action: What action do you want your reader to take? This is your conclusion.
1.

Wrap up your argument for the reader.

2.
3.

1.
Make sure your reader understands why you are writing this letter.
Tell your reader what he / she should do next.
You should also end by thanking the person for taking the time to consider you
as an option for the show.

SENTENCE FRAMES
Paragraph 1 (Reason for Writing)

Paragraph 2 - (Information / Details that

I am writing to inquire about / request ... support your reason for writing)
Based on my experience, I think . .
I would like to be considered for
My skills include
I would be grateful if
I would be a good candidate for this position
because
I would appreciate if
I am deserving of this position because
I would like to work with.because
Paragraph 3 (Conclusion / Action you want Reader to Take)
Due to my skills and experience, I believe...
I hope I will be considered for
Please consider

Thank you for taking the time

I look forward to hearing
Im looking forward to

FINAL LETTER FORMAT

1820 Rimpau Avenue

This is address of the sender (you)

Corona, California 92881

October 22, 2008

Date you are writing letter

Jane Smith
Editor-in-Chief
The Press Enterprise

Title and address of recipient

123 Sesame Street

Springfield, Illinois 98765

Dear Press Enterprise:

Greeting/Salutation

Paragraph 1 -When you use the block form to write a business letter, all the information is typed flush left, single-spaced, with one-inch margins all around. First provide your own address, then skip a line and provide the
date, then skip one more line and provide the inside address of the party to whom the letter is addressed. For formal letters, avoid abbreviations and slang.

Paragraph 2 -Skip another line before the salutation, which should be followed by a colon. Then write the body of your letter as illustrated here, with no indentation at the beginnings of paragraphs. Skip lines between
paragraphs. After writing the body of the letter, type the closing, followed by a comma, leave 3-4 blank lines, then type your name and title (if applicable), all flush left. Sign the letter in the blank space above your typed
name. The format of your letter should look exactly like this one. If it does not, redo it because it is incorrect.

Paragraph 3 -For this letter you need three paragraphs. Paragraph 1Situation: The opening introduces your reason for writing. You need to explain the subject of your letter and your purpose for writing. Paragraph 2
Explanation: The second paragraph presents your information and details about the issue to support your opinion. You do not have to give actual statistics and research, but you should be clear on your points. You need
reasons why the public should take action on this issue (why its worthy of this letter). This is where you try to convince the reader that your viewpoint is correct. Do NOT forget a COUNTER ARGUMENT. Paragraph 3Action:
The last paragraph focuses on action and outcome. What action do you want your reader to take? This is a conclusion of sorts where your wrap up your argument for the reader, drive your point home, and tell them what they
should do next. You should also end by thanking the person for taking the time to consider your viewpoint.

Sincerely,

Closing

Your Signature

Your Name
Centennial High School Student

Title/Occupation

GOOD LUCK SUPER

STARS!

Your agent is giving

you one last chance
before he drops you!
Your career is on the
line! You can do it!