Blog Posts

A commercial actor on a laptop in an office following up on a callback email.
May 19, 2025

Commercial Actors Should Never Break Simple Callback Rules

The commercial industry is a little bit hard right now. Generally, everything for commercial actors (and agents, and casting directors, producers… etc. etc.) is just a notch more difficult than it was, let’s say, pre-COVID. I’m all for a collective… Read More

Adria Arjona, Richard Linkletter, and Glen Powell on the set of the film ‘Hit Man.’
May 12, 2025

Acting Up: Adria Arjona Keeps Everyone Guessing With Her Stellar Performance in Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man’

The Snapshot In the Sundance smash Hit Man, Adria Arjona is Madison, a beautiful young woman in a bad marriage who may or may not want her estranged husband killed. She approaches a man she thinks is a professional killer,… Read More

An acting teacher training his students in a room with black cutrains.
May 7, 2025

The Importance of Acting Training and Education

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you no longer need actor training. Even if you have some natural talent and a decent resume, it is important to keep in mind that refining your skills helps push your… Read More

Two actors in vintage clothing performing in a play surrounded by chairs and wood pallets.
May 5, 2025

Acting as a Form of Empathy: How Actors Step into the Shoes of Others

Empathy is a remarkable human quality that enables us to comprehend and share the emotions of others, forging a deep connection and providing us with a profound insight into diverse perspectives. While many people possess this innate ability, actors possess… Read More

3 Performers Who Refused to Give Up
May 21, 2025

3 Performers Who Refused to Give Up

Aspiring actors, comedians, singers, musicians, and dancers alike are faced with the significant and worthwhile challenge of learning their crafts. Even when a level of mastery is reached, performers then face heavy competition, as well as any number of obstacles… Read More

Penelope Cruz
May 14, 2025

The Advice Casting Directors and Talent Agents Gave 8 Actors Early in Their Careers

Insights that others have about actors can be encouraging, or they can sting a bit as well. But those keen perceptions take on a greater significance when coming from those who hold the keys to an actor’s career. Here are… Read More