UPDATE MAY 2021: This article was originally published early 2020 as “11 FREE Casting Sites Every New Actor Need to Know About” …. things have changed. In some cases the sites simply aren’t free anymore, and others just weren’t up front about fees to submit. I’ve gone through these sitesRead More →
Originally published March 12, 2020 If you look at professionals in any industry, they are constantly honing their skills. As actors, we are told to “always be in class”, and while this is vitally important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle in being at the top of your game.Read More →
“What is an actor’s headshot?” “Do I really need one?” “What happens in a headshot session?” These are all questions I’ve been getting asked lately by new actors. Sometimes I forget how confusing it can be the you are new to the biz! To help you out with this, IRead More →
This post was originally published in March 2020 and has been rewritten and updated. In a previous post, What is an Actor’s Headshot and Why Do You Need One? I’ve already talked about the difference between “Commercial Shots” and “Theatrical shots”. *Please note: theatrical means photos you use for filmRead More →
Note: This post was first published in March 2020 but has been completely rewritten and updated. Acting is an expensive profession to start out, and if you’re brand new to the biz, it can be tempting to try and save on headshots. iPhones take great pictures, right? So why spendRead More →
*This post was originally published in October 2020 and has been updated June 2021 Let’s start with why actors need to be on social media….. It’s no longer a question of whether social media is important or not for actors – it is. Like it or not, it’s an essentialRead More →
** Originally posted April 2020. Updated May 2021 As actors, we are always going to need practice scenes and monologues for auditions and workshops. Right now however with so many virtual open calls, generals and self tape challenges going on, actor are scrambling for scenes more than ever. To helpRead More →
What is an “actor type” and why is it important? There’s been a lot of hype in the last few years about “actor branding” and “knowing your type”. With social media now being such an important tool in an actor’s career, and the meteoric rise of ‘influencers” both type andRead More →
This post was originally post in October 2020 and updated May 2021 When you’re putting together your actor’s resume, it goes without saying that you want it to look professional. Part of that is using the correct format [Download a FREE RESUME TEMPLATE here], but you also need to useRead More →
“How do I get an agent?” is by far the number one question I’m asked by new actors. A lot of actors, even those who have been in the business a few years, think of agents as these magical mystical creatures that are somehow going to find you work andRead More →
“How do I get an agent?” is the question I’m asked more than any other by new actors. There are a lot of steps to getting an agent, and even more to getting an agent that is a really good fit for you. But if you’re a new actor START HERE.Read More →
