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 →
*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 July 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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
The Oscars can leave aspiring actors feeling like a failure – that’s just not true! Find out. how to deal with post-Oscar depression.Read More →
Actors can get into a booking slump if they don’t keep updating these key things.Read More →
I don’t usually share this kind of stuff, but this is just too good not to share! I came across a 1 minute video clip where Jeff Daniels talk about booking his first on-camera role which just which just happened to be a LEAD ROLE in a major feature film with Jack Nicholson. HeRead More →
The VoiceOver industry has really taken off in the last 10 years. Partially due to demand and the high volume of internet projects, but also because of the ease of setting up a home recording studio and to be able to deliver high-quality audio quickly and cost effectively. If you’reRead More →
Self tape auditions for actors are more than just the technical stuff – there is still audition etiquette! Here are 6 things that actors can do to make a casting director’s life easier! Read More →
Hollywood A-Listers offer advice to new and aspiring actors. Read the quotes, watch the clips!Read 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 →
What is pilot season? And is there still a pilot season in 2022? Find out what actors need to know about pilot season.Read More →
