Acting Career Blog Posts

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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

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Apr 27, 2025

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

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Mar 11, 2025

The Actor’s Closet: Items to Have On Hand for Self Tapes

When it comes to dressing for self tapes, you don’t need to be in costume. That said, it can be handy to have certain clothing items on hand for auditions. Keeping a small portion of your closet devoted to auditioning… Read More

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Feb 10, 2025

7 Headshot Looks to Include in Your Repertoire

Headshots are a vital part of an actor’s hiring process. Although you’ll end up using one or two essential headshots for most projects, sometimes it’s good to have other, more specific looks to fill out your profile and submit for… Read More

Young woman rehearsing her song in an empty auditorium.
Jan 27, 2025

Choosing an Audition Song: Advice for Non-singers

So you can sing, but you’re not a singer. Even if you’re doing non-musical theatre or even film, there are plenty of occasions on which you might need to sing. If you can sing but just generally, you know, don’t,… Read More

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Jan 6, 2025

3 Things You Need to Move to NYC or LA Without Financial Stress as an Actor

New York City and Los Angeles are the hot spots for actors to live, because of access to live auditions, being a local hire where things are being made and being surrounded by a large community of other artists. These… Read More

Shakespeare actors performing a sword fight scene in a play.
Dec 16, 2024

5 Simple Tips for Nailing Your Shakespeare Auditions

It’s no wonder that many actors find Shakespeare intimidating. There is a cultural narrative (backed by a history of exclusion and imperialism) that Shakespeare is the province of the wealthy and elitist. This was not the way the text originated,… Read More

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Dec 11, 2024

3 Tips to Get You Ready for Auditions

Success is being prepared to meet opportunities when they come. And they come suddenly and unexpectedly. Success means predicting opportunities and doing everything it takes to be prepared for that opportunity when you get it. Three things you know will… Read More

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Nov 18, 2024

3 Steps to Create Income That Allows You to Be a Full-Time Artist

Being a full-time artist has nothing to do with how much money you are making from your art. Being a full-time artist means that you are able to dedicate all of the time and resources that you desire to your… Read More

Actor recording a self tape in a professional studio.
Oct 28, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Self Tapes

In the past several years, self-taping has taken over the entertainment industry and is now the primary way to audition. And although in-person auditions have returned to the audition process in some capacity, even callbacks have shifted to virtual. That… Read More

Two friends overlooking New York City from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sep 30, 2024

8 Best Cities for New Actors to Call Home

After graduating from a drama program, the next logical move is, well, to move. However, choosing where to live as an actor is an age-old query. For decades, the masses have pointed to two locations if you wanted to be… Read More

An independent film crew and actors shooting a movie outside.
Oct 24, 2023

The Insider’s Guide to Indie Film Casting for Aspiring Actors

Getting cast for a role can be a challenging endeavor, especially for early-career actors. Independent films can provide great opportunities—and great roles—for actors who are just starting out and for those who are looking to add great footage to their… Read More

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Oct 16, 2023

Networking Do’s and Don’ts — An Actor’s Guide to Networking

In entertainment, networking is foundational in creating a successful acting career. Surrounded by talented peers and in an industry where visibility is paramount, strategic connections are key. This article explores essential, budget-friendly networking do’s and don’ts for actors. Navigating the… Read More

The cast of Stranger Things posing in front of a backdrop for season 3.
Oct 2, 2023

From Stage to Screen: The Evolutionary Impact of Film and TV on Society

Film and television have often served as a powerful mirror to society, shaping perceptions and values, and often nudging us toward change. Besides its historical significance, understanding this powerful dynamic provides invaluable insight into your craft’s transformative potential. No matter… Read More

An aspiring actress at home recording a self tape.
Sep 25, 2023

How to Create the Best Self Tapes Without Breaking the Bank (or Your Patience)

Self tapes, amirite? If you’ve had an audition since the turn of the decade, you know what I’m talking about and, most likely, you have an opinion about them. If you’ve been auditioning since the turn of the century (like… Read More