Acting Career Blog Posts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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