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HOSTING BLOGAndrew Strauser - Feb 28, 2008  WOW! Busy week! I'm casting a host, co-host, a judging panel, two competitive style teams and two makeover subjects...and that's just ONE show!!! On Saturday, I'm having a host casting session for a Food Network pilot. I'm working on a docu-soap trying to find a hot young group of girls, ah la "The hills"...AND just started host and judges casting for a new CBS summer series...<Deep breath>The good news is I'm working with great people. The production companies and the networks on these projects really have been very professional and helpful. If you don't already know, sometimes that's rare for casting directors. We can get tortured! It's not easy doing what we do, as we're expected to find the perfect people at a moments notice. There is a lot of pressure. That's why I want every person who comes through the door to be great! I really am rooting for you. With that said, I'll give you a word of advise. If you want to get on my good side, staple your headshot to your resume!!!!! Get a little stapler and millions of boxes of staples and leave it in your car because if I get one more headshot that's not stapled to the resume I'll SCREAM!! Seriously, it really is important. If you've ever seen the inside of a casting office, you'd know why. We gets zillions of headshot, resumes, reels and bios so if you don't have your stuff stapled it will be lost in two seconds. I've had people get callbacks, but because they didn't have their headshot stapled to their resume I couldn't find them and they lost out. I've done my work to get you in the door and put you on tape, often times edit you to make you look even more fantastic...so do your work and be prepared!!! Wow, can you tell that's a pet peeve of mine!?! Okay, I'm out of time. Good luck!
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Molly Mouchka Apr 5, 2008, 9:09 amHi Andrew, I'm a new member to Become a Host and I just read your blog. I'd love you to review my Profile and Reel for any projects you are casting. Thank you and Best Regards, Molly Mouchka 
Todd Mitchem Apr 10, 2008, 8:38 pmLet's connect. I think there may be some opportunity to work together here. http://www.youtube.com/user/ToddMitchem Todd Mitchem 
Lisa Luchesi Apr 21, 2008, 10:47 amHello Andrew, Great Blog and great advice! I always say prepare, prepare, prepare and when you think you are done keep preparing. Please view my reel and consider me for your castings, I may be just what you are looking for! Also, you can see more of my pictures and videos at www.myspace.com/lluchesi Thank you so much! I will never forget to staple! Lisa Luchesi 
Michelle Hummel May 9, 2008, 4:32 pmHi Andrew! Please check out www.citiesbyfoot.com to see the new on-line travel show I co-host for Crocs. Would love to be considered for your projects! I specialize in Tech stuff as well as Travel. :-) Best, Michelle 
Lana Titus May 12, 2008, 11:21 amThanks for the great advice! Please check out my work on becomeahost.com or my personal website www.lanatitus.com All the best. Lana Titus |
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