PREVIEW: How To Land Top TV Comedy Auditions - With ‘Small Prophets’ & ‘Bills Included’ Casting Director Emma Garrett!

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Emma Garrett is an award-winning casting director with 5+ years’ experience shaping some of the UK’s most distinctive comedy projects.

Her recent credits include Mackenzie Crook’s comedy smash Small Prophets, Sian Gibson’s hit sitcom The Power Of Parker, Rob Brydon's Bills Included, Michael Socha & Hugh Bonneville comedy Go Away!, upcoming BBC comedy Opening Up, and season 3 of hit Sky show Mr Big Stuff.

With casting offices in both London and Manchester, Emma is passionate about inclusive casting and discovering bold new voices.

In this 2 HOUR member-only mastermind, we dive deep into Emma’s casting process for comedy, reveal where she's actively discovering new talent - and how you can get on her radar the right way, break down what genuinely makes a comedy self-tape or in-the-room audition land - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!

During the broadcast, we discuss:

• Why the actors who consistently book comedy roles are the ones who make bold, specific choices in their self-tapes.
• The danger of “playing it safe” in comedy - and why risk is often more exciting than perfection.
• How tone is EVERYTHING in comedy - and why understanding the world of the show gives you an edge.
• Why actors should never be afraid to ask for context (including full episodes) before taping.
• When (and how) to use improvisation in a comedy self-tape - without going off-script.
• Why confidence and playfulness matter just as much as hitting the lines perfectly.
• Emma’s journey from serious actor... to casting director of major TV comedies.
• How she built her career without following the “traditional” associate route - and what that teaches actors about feeling “ready.”
• Why producers and directors actively WANT to discover new faces - not just cast established names.
• How Emma cast the smash-hit BBC comedy 'Small Prophets' - and why finding the right dynamic between characters was everything.
• Why casting “texture” matters - and how even the smallest guest role must feel real and specific.
• What makes an actor stand out when Emma is working through THIRTEEN THOUSAND Spotlight suggestions.
• Exactly how to email a casting director in a way that feels relevant - not generic.
• Why specificity in your outreach (accent, tone, location, fit for the project) dramatically increases your chances.
• How Instagram and self-created comedy content can genuinely get you onto Emma’s radar.
• What Emma looks for in a comedy showreel - and why she’ll often watch drama clips too.
• The self-tape standards that instantly elevate your chances - from clean backgrounds to correct clip order.
• Why not hearing laughter in a comedy audition doesn’t mean you’re not funny.
• How casting directors balance budgets - and why that creates opportunities for fresh, emerging talent.
• Why casting directors are genuinely on an actor's side - and the truth about how hard they fight for the right person.
• The ONE thing Emma wants EVERY actor to know.
• And MUCH MUCH more!

Looking to land roles in major TV comedy?

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