“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Looking for practice scenes to download for acting class? Here is a list of the top scripts, scenes and monologue sites actorsRead 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 →
Get your questions answered about how to find an agent, become an actor and moreRead More →
When is awards season in Hollywood? What is FYC season? What are the Oscars? Find out everything you wanted to know about Hollywood Awards.Read More →
Ever wondered about how A-Listers think? Or how they finally ‘made it’ in Hollywood? Browse through this fascinating collection of interviews and insights! Read More →
Throughout the duration of your acting career, you’re going to do a lot of auditions (hopefully!) and take a lot of meetings. As actors it’s part of what we do. Meetings might be with agents and managers, and as your career progresses, directors and producers. And unless you are wellRead More →
In today’s world if you want to work as an actor you are going to have to market yourself. Here are 6 ways you can start marketing your acting career for FREE!Read More →
Here are the top 7 steps to start auditioning for acting roles and booking paying jobs
1. Learn How To Act
2. Get Your First Headshot and Resume
3. Sign Up for Online Casting Sites
4. Start Submitting for Non-Paying Acting Roles
5. Get Some Acting Credits and Build Your Resume
6. Take an Audition Technique Classes
7. Put Together an Acting Reel or Demo FootageRead More →
Update: July 2022 – this list is shrinking I have actually booked work directly off of Facebook. It came from having a carefully crafted profile and building real, genuine connections with people. That is still valuable, but I’m finding the groups are a whole other story….. When I first wroteRead More →
With so many acting hopefuls arriving in New York and LA everyday, with big dreams of fame, fortune and celebrity lifestyles…. or at least of finding acting work or modeling or voiceover gigs, the competition can be pretty stiff! On the major casting sites, such as Actors Access or Casting Networks,Read More →
For an actor, your resume and your headshot are the two essential tools you need to get going and start looking for work in the business. These are basically what gets you in the door with casting directors to do that oh so important audition and maybe book the job. Read More →
You just found out that you got an audition for a role that you’d be perfect for or maybe it’s a great next step for your career. This is the good news, and it’s super exciting! But maybe you’re a kind of new to the biz and a little nervous.Read More →
