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Decode casting-speak.

That email said "avail check" and "first refusal" and you nodded along. Here's every casting and audition term in plain English — search it, scan it, never sound new again.

A plain-English reference for working actors — everything runs in this browser and nothing is uploaded. Definitions describe common industry usage; exact meaning can vary by project, union, and region. This is educational only, not legal or contractual advice, and Horizon does not submit you anywhere or guarantee auditions, bookings, or representation.

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Guide Resume Format Guide How to structure your actor resume — credits order, training, skills, and what casting actually reads first. Checklist Self-Tape Checklist Everything to check before you hit upload — framing, slate, lighting, file format, and submission notes. Tool Audition Tracker Log every submission, callback, and hold in one place — private to your browser, nothing uploaded. Guide Submission Prep What to prepare before you submit for a role — sides, slate, materials, and the questions casting asks first. Guide How to Read a Casting Breakdown Decode every field in a casting notice — character traits, role type, union status, and what casting is really asking for. Guide Audition Types Explained Pre-read, producer session, chemistry read, self-tape — what each round means and what casting expects from you.