Acting classes are both expensive and time consuming, so you want to do a little bit of research before jumping in. Here are the top 10 questions you should ask and answer before signing up for an acting class.Read More →
The entertainment industry may seem like a glamorous business where evening gowns are plentiful, everyone has a Beverly Hills mansion and dreams come true! But in reality it is one of the toughest professions around. Rejection is hard – always, for everyone. It’s even more so difficult in a professionRead More →
Motivation doesn’t last, neither does bathing – that’s why they’re both recommended daily! Zig Ziglar Acting is a tough business! There is not only a lot to learn, both about the actual skill and craft of acting, but also about self-promotion, marketing, branding, agents, managers, contracts and more. We’re expectedRead More →
Note: This post was first published in March 2020 but has been completely rewritten and updated. Acting is an expensive profession to start out, and if you’re brand new to the biz, it can be tempting to try and save on headshots. iPhones take great pictures, right? So why spendRead More →
What is an “actor type” and why is it important? There’s been a lot of hype in the last few years about “actor branding” and “knowing your type”. With social media now being such an important tool in an actor’s career, and the meteoric rise of ‘influencers” both type andRead More →
Originally posted May 6, 2020 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 theRead More →
Today I’m going to venture out of the norm and talk about something a little different. Acting is probably one of the most challenging careers you can choose. While there are all of the “nuts a bolts” of it, like actually learning how to act, branding, promotion, casting director relationships,Read More →
One of the things that I get asked most frequently by new actors and one of the biggest points of frustration is how to act realistically – how to do it, go through the motions and say your lines without it feeling stiff or rehearsed? I’m not going to lie toRead 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 →
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 →
