If I go to this one audition and the casting director says "what age are you?", what age do you say if your at least legal? I would like to assume that she knows that most of the actors at the audition know we're at least 18+, just in case they mix some kids (minors) in with us. I usually say that I'm either at least 18, or if it's going to be shot at a bar, I say, I'm at least 21.

here is a crazy idea...you COULD just tell them how old you actually are. i wasnt aware it was a difficult question.

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Originally posted by skeeterkitty2004:
If I go to this one audition and the casting director says "what age are you?", what age do you say if your at least legal? I would like to assume that she knows that most of the actors at the audition know we're at least 18+, just in case they mix some kids (minors) in with us. I usually say that I'm either at least 18, or if it's going to be shot at a bar, I say, I'm at least 21.

Skeeterkitty

They should not be asking you, unless you are a minor. If not, the answer would be "I am over 18", "I am over 21", or 'I play _ to_".

Luck and grace
Jim

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Originally posted by Broadwaybabie57:
here is a crazy idea...you COULD just tell them how old you actually are. i wasnt aware it was a difficult question.

The difficulty has to do with the fact that it is illegal for a potential employer to ask your age at a job interview--in this case an audition.

I guess they are allowed to ask if you are over 18, for child labor law reasons, etc., but that is it. Hence the question.

Not sure but in some scenes that take place in a bar, do you have to be 21? I've read breakdowns that say "must be 21", usually it's a cocktail party scene or in a club. It may have to do with insurance at the location. That said, I would think saying over 18 or over 21 is sufficient, although you'd have to be truthful about it (they will check your passport/id if it's necessary to be a certain age)

If I told them, they would probably have a "heart attack". I usually say that I'm leagal(either at least 18 or 21).

If a CD asks for your age, you can bet your union card it's for legal reasons...

...over eighteen for child labor laws, and over 21 if alcoholic beverages are being consumed.

If these legalities aren't at issue, they'll often make character age determinations based on what you look like and how you carry yourself. In many cases chronological age doesn't give an accurate impression on how you'll appear on camera.

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I think I lost a part because I look too young for a role. The charcter is jumped in the women's bathroom. The actual scene is done off camera. Even though I'm actually legal age and the character is. I guess the director didn't want to make it look like the other character is attacking a minor. I could be (hope) to be auditioning for a film project pretty soon (teen SAG). It doesn't help if the person auditioning with you, looks about 5-10 years older than you are (appearance).