Audition Interview Tips – The Script Before the Script
In every audition, kids are interviewed before they start their scene, song or dance. As an executive producer, I evaluate…
How To Audition For Commercials
Auditions for movies and TV shows can be similar to auditioning for television commercials. The similarities are: you must be…
Dray Discovered Tia & Tamera at Thirteen!
I discovered Tia and Tamera at the age of 13 after meeting their younger brother Tahj. I wanted to do a…
Run From Scams!
Parents, I know it's hard to turn down what looks like potential opportunities because you want your child to break…
A Slow “Yes” is Better Than a Fast “No”
Parents, a "slow yes" is better than a "fast no". One tactic that will not get you a "fast yes," is…
Irene Dreayer Says: Mistakes Do Not Define You!
Making mistakes does not mean you are a mistake. Do not be so hard on yourself if you mess up…
Acting Tip: Don’t End Sentences in the Basement!
Kids, what I mean is… please do not drop your words or drop your voice at the end of…
When You Audition… Can You Find The Joke?
Can you find the joke in a scene? Can you deliver it? Are you funny? As a Disney Channel Executive…
Before Signing on the Dotted Line, Skype with Dray!
I had a session with a very talented tween age girl from New York who was in L.A. with her mom.…
Lessons Learned “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”
During the last season of "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," we did an episode that was a takeoff…