Casting scams are an unfortunate, but very real, aspect of the business. They have been around for as long as people have wanted to be actors. They prey on your hopes and dreams, and work largely because acting and modeling are a highly sought-after professions. The fact that now allRead More →
Auditions for new actors! Find the best audition sitesRead More →
“How do I get an agent?” is by far the number one question I’m asked by new actors. A lot of actors, even those who have been in the business a few years, think of agents as these magical mystical creatures that are somehow going to find you work andRead 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 →
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 the foreseeable future, in-person auditions are a thing of the past. While self-tapes have been around for more that a decade, (yes, really… and they literally use to be on tape!), overnight they have become the industry norm. What’s new is virtual auditions. These are auditions held live, butRead More →
If you’re a new actor or even a seasoned professional, an acting career largely depends on the number and quality of acting auditions you can find and be called in for. Whether you are looking for acting auditions in Los Angeles, auditions in New York, Atlanta, Chicago or any otherRead 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 →
One line auditions can be some of the trickiest you ever do. Yet for new actors, they are probably the auditions that you’re going to get most often in the beginning of your career. They’re tricky because you obviously don’t need to spend a lot of time in prep forRead 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 →
