The first thing you need to do to impress casting directors at a casting call is to arrive early. If you didn't get the chance to get your "sides" before the audition, arrive extra early to give yourself time to read and prepare yourself before you perform.
The first person you'll probably meet at casting calls is the assistant. Treat the casting director's assistant like you'd treat the casting director. If you're rude, it will get back to the casting director. There is also a myth that there are people posing as actors asking the others questions to see who is rude and who isn't. It pays to be nice to everyone at casting calls because you never know who knows who.
When you're called in to do your audition, walk in with confidence and smile. Hand your headshot and resume to the casting director. Don't shake hands with the CD unless he initiates the shake. Usually, they deal with too many people to bother with this formality.
Also, don't talk to anyone in the room. Just name the piece you will perform and go right into it unless the CD has some direction for you. After you're done, thank the room and leave immediately. Don't hang around. Don't apologize for any mistakes you made. Just leave.
Back in the waiting room, hang around for a few minutes to see if they want to see you again for some reason. If they don't call you back in to re-do a portion of your monologue, sign-out with the assistant and leave.
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