Blog Posts

An Asian actress at home on her laptop researching self submitting for roles.
Jun 23, 2025

5 Things to Consider When Self-Submitting

Just because you’re signed with an agency doesn’t mean your personal hustle stops. But self-submitting and booking outside of your agent comes with its unique challenges and considerations. On one hand, submitting on your own drives up the numbers, which… Read More

A bearded casting director calling over an actor from the bench.
Jun 18, 2025

Casting Directors Discuss How Talent is Selected

In television and film casting, the decision to select an actor for a role typically rests with the production team, which includes the director, casting director, producers, and executive producers. While the casting process can be complex and involve multiple… Read More

Actress in a kitchen filming a commercial, camera recording in the middle right.
Jun 16, 2025

Commercial Actors Should Never Neglect the Easy Stuff For Self Tape Requests

Let’s be honest. It’s a self tape world. Self tapes have been in the mix for film and television auditions for years now. Commercially, we are still relatively new at this. I think it’s anyone’s guess the frequency actors will… Read More

Actors reviewing their audition books.
Jun 9, 2025

5 Essential Monologue and Showcase Pieces for Your Audition Book

Even in the age of self tapes, having a book of audition monologues ready is an absolute staple in the working actor’s toolkit — especially if you’re working in live theatre. If you’re exclusively focused on film, having pieces at… Read More

Casting director sitting at her desk jotting down notes and smiling. Wardrobe hanger is in the background.
Jun 2, 2025

The Casting Pecking Order

When a show is being cast, most casting directors have a system for going through the roles. If you’re a new actor looking to break into the business, it might be helpful to understand just how far in advance things… Read More

Jun 11, 2025

4 Exercises for Active Listening

The Kids Are All Right star Annette Bening shared a personal story with a group of theater students about her difficulty with listening early on in her training. An acting instructor had critiqued her performance with a scene partner, telling Bening,… Read More

Jun 4, 2025

3 Amazing Actors Who Were Generous Scene Partners

What makes a great scene partner? Great scene partners are dedicated to the craft and come prepared. They bring enthusiasm for the project, communicate well, and actively listen. These actors know when it’s time to shine and when to let… Read More