You guys are in for a treat! I was able to catch up with veteran Casting Director, Katie Griffin, who generously shared her insights on a wide range of topics including do’s and don’t for audition, headshots and resumes, and even voiceovers. You might know Katie from the #hellomynameis challengeRead More →
Acting as a career is like no other. It’s the only profession I know of where you spend more time pitching and interviewing for work than actually doing it. I look at friends and family who have “normal jobs” and some have only ever had a few job interviews inRead More →
As actors, we often think of casting directors as being the gatekeepers in this business; somewhat unaccessible and trying to keep us at arms length. But the truth is, casting is generally on our side. They truly want actors to succeed! Yes, it is also their job is to collaborateRead More →
Self Tapes and Monologue Challenges The #BGBWorldMonologue Challenge, initiated by BGB actor, writer, and teacher, Kyle Secor, has drawn hundreds of actors together from several countries to express their creative voices and help raise $ for the SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 Relief Fund! Just shoot a short Monologue, original or not, postRead More →
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 help you out with this I’ve put together aRead More →
*NOTE: THIS IS STRAIGHT FROM A CASTING OFFICE! UPDATE: This video went viral! How cool is that?! And Gary Marsh, who owns ActorsAccess.com / BreakdownServices.com got a hold of it and wants to use it for promo…. so he comped Adam a number years of FREE premium membership! #smallwins #actorsuccessRead 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 →
For actors, the question is always “Where do I find more auditions? “ This can be especially challenging if you are a new actor and don’t yet have an agent or a manager. And usually there are 3 key things that all new actors need to get an agent or a manager:Read More →
It’s funny that we still use the term “self-tape” …. I mean when was the last time that you actually recorded anything on tape? And some of you reading this may never have! But that should be a clue to you just how long self-tape auditions have been around. No,Read More →
