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Actors Reveal Their Sources of Inspiration
What inspires you most, whether it provides direction for a specific role or your career in general, is likely to lead to your success. Or as the award-winning writer Geoff Thompson says, “Whatever inspires you fires you.” Here are six… Read More

4 Acting Exercises To Improve Your Acting Skills
The craft of acting requires thespians to have a command of physical, mental, facial, vocal, and emotional expression. To promote fresh and responsive performances, actors can warm up their minds and bodies with a wide assortment of games. These exercises… Read More

Read a 5-Year-Old’s Life Affirmations Before Your Next Audition
“Think about the donuts of your day.” –Clark Todebush The next time you’re feeling trepidation before a big audition, consider reflecting on the playful life advice for adults from a Michigan kindergartener, wise beyond his years. When Gwenyth Todebush was… Read More

4 Tips for Playing Villains
Some actors in cinematic history portray such spine-chilling villains, it can be hard to separate the actor from the character. How do they do it? As Leonardo DiCaprio once said, “Don’t think for a moment that I’m really like any… Read More

Famous Actors on Their Childhood Crushes
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day approaching, so let’s take a look at celebrity actors and the crushes they had when they were kids. Some of these stars would later go on to meet their heartthrobs in person… Read More

Advice for Actors from Voice Casting Director Linda Lamontagne
Casting Society of America Artios Award-winning voice casting director Linda Lamontagne shared valuable tips for voice-acting submissions during an interview with “Variety.” Lamontagne is known for finding the voices for “Invincible,” “BoJack Horseman,” “Family Guy,” “American Dad,” “The Angry Birds… Read More

Tips for Slating
Slating at the beginning of a commercial audition seems like a simple enough task: you look at the camera in a personable manner and state your name. But there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes… Read More