Need the perfect entrance to the entertainment industry? Audition for medical and crime shows, which are incredibly popular – think House, Scrubs, the CSI franchise, Bones, and countless others…

These shows can be the perfect way to kick off your career. Medical and crime shows need new background and principle talent for every single episode, so they’re constantly casting new faces.

So what’s the best way to improve your chances of snagging the perfect role? Get some experience off set! Here are 3 ways to get started:

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Q: I love crime shows like Law & Order and CSI. In the credits, I often see people called “Tech Advisors.” What are tech advisors and how do they help a TV show?

A: Tech Advisors are people who specialize in areas that are useful for both television and film. Writers don’t know everything about the occupations they write about. So every cop drama, medical series, and forensic team show have tech advisors who work in these fields to advise the production.

Want to get on set as a tech advisor? Click here to find out how!

By Casting Director Renee Godbout