Auditions: it always seems like there is so much riding on them. They are the key to us getting work as an actor, and also seem to be the gateway to unlocking our dreams. If they go well, we have a shot! And if not, then, at least temporarily ourRead More →
“Getting an agent” is not like getting a dentist or hairstylist; you can’t just walk into an agency, or call them up and tell them that you want to be represented and actually have them sign you. Keep in mind, that when they “represent” you, their butt is on theRead More →
Looking for practice scenes to download for acting class? Here is a list of the top scripts, scenes and monologue sites actorsRead More →
Get your questions answered about how to find an agent, become an actor and moreRead More →
Originally published March 12, 2020 and is continually updated 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 theRead More →
How To Learn Your Lines in 30 Minutes or Less Have 15 minutes? Do Steps 1, 2 and 3 + 15 Minutes for One Other Thing So, you’ve landing a sweet audition with a major casting office. You’re super stoked, but also super nervous – you’ve gotta be off-book, butRead More →
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 essential marketing tool for your acting career. While it has been steadily growing in popularityRead More →
Okay… there are certainly a LOT of changes in our industry right now! And one of the big sticking points in contract negotiations it’s about an all around hot topic between actors, producers and casting directors: Self-Tape Auditions. If you work in the industry at all I’m sure you’ve heardRead More →
Can I work during the actors strike? Did you know that you can STILL WORK during the strike? Even as a Union Actor? (And FYI….YES… this strike is absolutely necessary. AI and residuals are the two biggest issues.) If you are a NON-UNION actor, this probably the best time in the history of theRead More →
When I first wrote this article, I talked about the normal slowdowns the film and television industry experiences every year; right after pilot season, in the summer after episodics finish shooting, and end of year holidays over the Christmas / Hanukkah / New Years break. But there are exceptions: ThisRead More →
When casting directors say “tell me about yourself” to actors, there is something they are looking for. Here are 9 tips to answer with ease.Read More →
Actors can get into a booking slump if they don’t keep updating these key things.Read More →
To an outsider it may seem that actors are the centre of any film or television production. And while the on-camera talent are the ones who get most of the credit, actors are really just a small piece of the puzzle – it takes a lot of people to makeRead More →
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