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Emergency Preparation Tips for Last-Minute Auditions
Impromptu auditions often arise without warning. Whether you’ve been prompted by a sudden casting call, the need to step into a role on short notice or an unforeseen chance to display your skills, the capacity to prepare swiftly and efficiently… Read More
John Papsidera on Establishing ‘Yellowstone’s Dutton Family and Casting Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
When John Papsidera was hired to be the casting director for Yellowstone, he had no idea he’d eventually be a key player in helping to populate a western universe, which would come to include the spinoffs 1883 and 1923. The… Read More
How A Librarian’s Favor Led to ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Casting Director Emily Brockmann’s Career
Emily Brockmann is one of those rare birds who knew exactly what she wanted to do at a very early age. Few people know what career they want to pursue as a teenager, and even fewer decide so firmly on… Read More
Essential Advice for Actors to Navigate Burnout
Burnout is a common challenge among actors, stemming from the intense demands and emotional nature of auditions and roles. Being aware of burnout is necessary for maintaining both mental health and career longevity in the entertainment industry. Here are a… Read More
Acting Coach Eric Morris’ Vulnerability Exercises
“If you’re an actor, you sell emotions for money, and your emotions should be the entire spectrum of human emotions,” asserts Los-Angeles based acting instructor Eric Morris. “You should be able to access every single human emotion known to mankind…. Read More
Acting Coach Kimberly Jentzen on Making Strong Choices
Actors are often told to make “strong choices” to elevate their performances. But what exactly does that mean? Award-winning acting coach Kimberly Jentzen, founder of The Jentzen Technique based in Los Angeles and author of the book “Acting with Impact,”… Read More
Famous Actors on Rejection
When Jurassic World Dominion actress Bryce Dallas Howard was thinking about pursuing an acting career, her grandmother told her that a working actor has to go on 64 auditions before landing one role, on average. This information gave Bryce clarity… Read More
Casting Directors Discuss Why There Are No Small Parts in Acting
Konstantin Stanislavski once said, “There are no small roles, only small players.” In a SAG-AFTRA Q&A, acclaimed casting directors were asked if it’s true that there are no small parts. Here are their responses. Ellen Lewis, The Queen’s Gambit Ellen… Read More
10 Challenging Broadway Songs to Sing
Ahhh, which Broadway songs are the most difficult to sing? That is a topic that will be hotly debated for centuries to come. But here is a list of ten serious contenders based on various sources on the internet. The… Read More
