Blog Posts

Sad Asian woman on the subway train looking defeated and burnt out.
Feb 24, 2026

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

An actress on her laptop with a notepad researching ways to spruce up her casting profile.
Feb 23, 2026

4 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Profile on Casting Platforms

If you haven’t booked any new gigs in a while, it’s a good idea to refresh your profile on Casting Frontier periodically to keep things fresh. It’s best practice to have a fully optimized profile. However, a lack of updates… Read More

Feb 18, 2026

A Beginner’s Guide to Narrating Romance Novels

Whether you’re getting into audiobook narration for the first time or looking to dive into a new genre of voice acting, romance novels can be bread and butter for the working narrator. They’re abundant and popular, and if you’re good… Read More

Actors rehearsing for a Shakespeare play, one dressed as a king, getting betrayed.
Feb 10, 2026

The Art of Rehearsal and Preparation for Actors

Have you ever seen a person “freeze up” during an acting audition? Or maybe you’ve watched someone on America’s Got Talent who didn’t rehearse. If you’ve ever watched someone flop, it’s often obvious that little to no preparation was done…. Read More

Feb 9, 2026

Casting Director Laurie Records Talks About Social Media

Social media is a never-ending source of anxiety for many performers, with questions about everything from content to follower counts. We sat down with Los Angeles-based casting director Laurie Records to ask her your burning questions about how casting directors… Read More

Casting directors Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont smiling at an event.
Feb 3, 2026

Casting Directors Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont Discuss the Evolution of the Casting Industry

Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont are both big fans of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences adding a Casting category to next year’s Oscars, but not for the reason you might think. To this pair of New York… Read More

Acting teacher teaching a class with with diverse students, dressed in black.
Feb 1, 2026

Essential Steps to Becoming a Successful Teen Actor

Are you ready to grab your piece of the spotlight? If you have aspirations of being a teen actor, you are in luck. Now is a great time to “set the stage” for achieving your dreams as a performer. Whether… Read More