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Erik Halley as Ian

5 / 5 Tips

Erik Halley Headshot

Erik Halley

Actor from Austin, Texas
ABScore 94.6

Character Description
Soft-spoken, easygoing, and kind, Ian is a polite and hardworking journalist who usually doesn't mind when his coworker Leslie orders him around. No one would guess that he's not just the mild-mannered, gentle man everyone thinks he is. But underneath his unassuming exterior, Ian has a secret life in the shadows... and it's starting to catch up to him.

Scene Description
Ian and Leslie are coworkers in a news organization. With a tight deadline looming, Ian has been MIA, until Leslie barges into the office men's room to discover him bruised up and disheveled, attempting to clean up a bloody nose.

Written by Ashlyn Edwards
Member Feedback
Reviewer HeadshotMarch 2026

I love your read. I loved how you balanced so many underlying emotions. But, I also really liked how you almost owned the non-dominating characteristic that I've been hoping to see in these tapes. You brought out a level of soft spoken-ness that I really liked. Great job. Thanks for showing us your work. Keep it up.

Reviewer HeadshotFebruary 2026

What's up, Erik? Good framing, light, and sound. Your eyes really pop on screen. Only suggestion I might have to consider is to be careful of your anticipation - seems like more than once you were a bit early with your reaction instead of letting the reader's words land. Great work!

Reviewer HeadshotFebruary 2026

I wanted you to know that your tape was fine and I voted for you but the pace was just a bit slow.
The person against you this time finished his in exactly half the time of yours although I think his was just a touch too fast also. Pacing many times has a larger impact than drama. Still, you got my vote.

Reviewer HeadshotFebruary 2026

Hi Erik! Thank you for sharing your time and talents. I really have no tips or advice; just wanted to say that your self-tape was spot-on, from a casting standpoint. Your lighting, sound, reader selection and camera placement were all perfect. Your non-verbal expressions told a story to the audience and I really appreciated the clear choices you made.

Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the great work!

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