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 →
Acting is a business that is not for the faint of heart. It takes a weird combination of sensitivity and a thick skin, delicately mixed with artistry, playfulness, discipline and relentless perseverance. But acting is a career that you can also pursue at any age. (Betty White, anyone?) Whether youRead 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 →
As long as there have been actors, I’m sure there have been agents and managers. But as the industry has gotten more and more specialized over the years, the role of agents and managers has changed. If you’re a new actor just starting out in the business, this can beRead 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 →
So how do you become a successful actor? Is there a secret formula, something that a few A-Listers know that the rest of us don’t? Is it luck, good genes or just plain hard work? I’ve been a self-help junkie for years; studied success and top performers, became a certifiedRead 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 →
