Blog Posts

Actors often hear how important it is to be authentic and to give authentic performances. As we’re always busy going about the world seemingly being ourselves, how is it that we need a lesson on authenticity? With the daily bombardment… Read More

Chris Gethard is an actor, comedian, and writer who is known for his 2017 HBO stand-up special “Career Suicide,” based on his off-Broadway show of the same name. In the genre of self-disclosure monologues, Gethard delves into the topic of… Read More

Commercials are a great way for actors to get their SAG-AFTRA card, earn health insurance and many actors support themselves by doing only commercials. They can be lucrative and fun and a way to make connections with casting and hone… Read More

World-renowned Hollywood acting teacher Bernard Hiller has taught his masterclasses and private acting lessons in various countries over the past 35 years. He’s the author of The Revolutionary Guide to Acting: A Transformational Journey to Achieving Success in Show Business… Read More

Is there a secret to becoming more productive? Mel Robbins, author of The Five Second Rule and The High Five Habit, recently shared her number one hack to being more productive tomorrow on The Mel Robbins Podcast. The world-renowned motivational… Read More

Kate Crowther is an executive producer of Bad Wolf, a production company based in both South Wales and Los Angeles which creates imaginative and relevant drama for networks including HBO, AMC, Peacock, FX and BBC. Crowther assembles world-renowned producers, directors,… Read More

Casting director Seth Caskey is known for his work on the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “GLOW,” “What/If,” “Siren,” and “Blood Treasure.” Working with Elizabeth Barnes and Jen Euston on “GLOW,” he earned Artios Award nominations in both 2019 and 2020. Initially,… Read More

Sometimes simple tricks can be very effective tools when it comes to character development. These can range from drawing from memories and experiences to fleshing out the character on your own. In the video below, Casting Director Erica Arvold and… Read More

Bryan Cranston once shared an “epiphany” he had in his 30s that transformed his acting career. During an interview with Variety, the Breaking Bad actor shared an important shift in his mindset as it pertained to auditions and handling rejection…. Read More

The prodigious musical talent and original artist Prince passed away exactly seven years ago today in his suburban Minneapolis home. There’s no doubt that the pop star’s multitude of fans across the globe are celebrating his life by listening to… Read More

The set of Kramer vs. Kramer could have been described as Dustin Hoffman vs. Meryl Streep according to Michael Schulman’s 2016 cover story for Vanity Fair. Schulman wrote the legendary actresses biography entitled Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep, as well… Read More

As an actor, you are always training regardless of whether you are seasoned or just starting out. You want to say, “I have a craft.” You are always in the pursuit of sharpening your tools. You are looking to keep… Read More