Award-Winning Casting Director Michael Stonewall Beaudry | ‘The Curve’ Episode 20
On Casting Frontier’s 20th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind interview the prolific casting director Michael Stonewall Beaudry from Blok M Casting. Beaudry’s casting work can be seen in many award-winning music videos such as Childish Gambino’s “This Is… Read More
Side Gigs on ‘The Curve’ Episode 19
How can aspiring and struggling actors make ends meet while pursuing the career of their dreams? On Casting Frontier’s 19th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind brainstorm ways in which talent can support themselves or bring in supplemental income… Read More
‘Easy Rider’ Star Peter Fonda Dies at 79 Following a Battle with Lung Cancer
Two-time Oscar nominee Peter Fonda, best known for playing Wyatt in the 1969 counterculture film Easy Rider, died on Friday, August 16th. He passed away at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family after suffering respiratory failure due to… Read More
What does ‘Cheating the Camera’ mean? | ‘Bring It!’ Episode 22
Hollywood magic is accomplished with a wide assortment of illusions, and actors have their fair share of tricks to contribute in order to create compelling scenes. In episode 22 of Casting Frontier’s Bring It! series, James Levine and session director/actor… Read More
The Technique of Acting
How many years does someone study and go to school to become a doctor, lawyer, or teacher? You don’t just wake one day and know how to perform surgery, understand the intricate workings of the law, or how to best… Read More
Scott Sedita’s Rules of Comedy | pt. 1
A Three Part Series from sitcom guru coach Scott Sedita. Here are edited excerpts from his international bestselling book, “The Eight Characters of Comedy. A Guide to Sitcom Acting & Writing, 2nd Edition” about how the Rhythm of Comedy is… Read More
5 Audition Wardrobe Tips | ‘The Curve’ Episode 17
On Casting Frontier’s 17th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind discuss what to wear to auditions. First impressions matter and an actor’s wardrobe choice can make a big impact—hopefully for all the right reasons. Here are some tips to… Read More
Casting Frontier Member of the Month, Jack Curenton | ‘The Curve’
On this episode of Casting Frontier’s The Curve, Burgandi and Govind sit down with CF’s Member of the Month Jack Curenton. Each month, Casting Frontier celebrates a member who impressively represents a proactive and committed spirit in pursuit of his… Read More
What does it mean to ‘Compress a Scene?’ | ‘Bring It!’ Episode 21
In episode 21 of Casting Frontier’s Bring It! series, casting veteran James Levine and session director/actor Charles Carpenter discuss a direction actors might hear in the audition room or while acting on set: “Compress the scene.” If you’re unfamiliar with… Read More
Social Media: Actor’s Friend or Foe? | ‘The Curve’ Episode 16
On Casting Frontier’s 16th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind take opposing sides of the social media debate as it pertains to actors. Indeed, Burgandi is a fan of the medium and has several year’s worth of experience in… Read More
‘How to Not Be Nervous as an Actor’ | ‘Bring It!’ Episode 20
“You can do anything you set your mind to.” —Eminem In episode 20 of Casting Frontier’s Bring It! series, James Levine and session director/actor Charles Carpenter discuss the unpleasant sensation of audition-room jitters. Although nerves may feel like an actor’s… Read More
Casting Hollywood Royalty
“I got an audition for the project through the normal channels, through my agents, and I did an audition in my bedroom with my dad.” So says Maya Hawke, the ethereal Flower Child of Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film Once Upon… Read More
How Does an Actor ‘Roll with it?’ | ‘Bring It!’ Episode 19
“You roll with it because you’re that good. That’s what you want to show me. You can do this anywhere and nothing ruffles you.” —James Levine It’s not a matter of if but when something unexpected will happen during an audition,… Read More
‘Blade Runner’ Star Rutger Hauer Dies at the Age of 75
The rugged Dutch actor Rutger Hauer passed away at the age of 75 on July 19th at his home in the Netherlands. The Blade Runner star reportedly died after a short but undisclosed illness. Growing up, his parents ran an… Read More
Meet Casting Frontier’s ‘Member of the Month’ Nicolette Sweeny | ‘The Curve’ Episode 18
She books! Meet Nicolette Sweeny, an actress with momentum and Casting Frontier’s first “Member of the Month.” Nicolette tells Burgandi and Govind how she wrapped filming her scenes on an intriguing independent film, and she recounts the tale of recently… Read More
‘What is timing for an actor?’ | ‘Bring It!’ Episode 18
The great jazz pioneer Miles Davis once said, “Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” Well, when it comes to timing for actors and comedians, casting veteran James Levine has to agree. “Timing is everything,” he insists. In… Read More
