Acting Career Blog Posts

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

Going hand-in-hand with the advertising industry, the commercial landscape is always changing. As more non-union commercials are being produced, a lack of union rules to protect the actor is an issue. It’s important to protect the commercial industry from the… Read More

There is a great deal of mythos surrounding “method” actors. Typically, when these stories show up, they are salacious and glamorized accounts of celebrity actors going to extreme measures to experience what their character is experiencing, or maintaining the character… Read More

Have you ever pictured yourself playing a leading role or ever wondered how those on-screen personalities snagged their first big break? Here’s a hint: It wasn’t all about good looks or raw talent. Having spent years working on productions both… 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

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and actors are expected to keep those windows crystal clear and wide open. While it may seem obvious to the point of condescension that facial expressions impact acting, it’s not often we… Read More

Going hand-in-hand with the advertising industry, the commercial landscape is always changing. As more non-union commercials are being produced, a lack of union rules to protect the actor is an issue. It’s important to protect the commercial industry from the… 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

It’s a difficult time globally, but navigating isolation in a field that depends on the involvement and collaboration of others can pose some special challenges. So many actors and artists have lost work, seen auditions dry up, and are struggling… Read More

Kathryn Brink is one of those rare people who has thrived in the entertainment business in spite of never living in either New York or Los Angeles. She’s spent her entire adult life in New Mexico, and has never found… Read More

For better or worse, rejections make up an enormous part of any professional actor’s career and happen on a regular basis. Being turned down for roles is something we must all learn to cope with effectively. However, even those with… Read More

“Failure and its accompanying misery is for the artist his most vital source of creative energy.” — Montgomery Clift The Museum of Failure, which launched in Sweden, features a large assortment of products and services that flopped in the marketplace,… Read More

There has been an interesting and dangerous trend in commercial auditioning of talent claiming they are a local hire, when in fact they are not. I believe this is an effect of boundaries altered and blurred due to the industry… Read More

Being “directable” is one of the best qualities an actor can have. Directable actors get hired repeatedly. However, this seemingly simple concept proves difficult to obtain for many actors at all levels. Let’s examine the proper way to take a… Read More

Commercials are many actors’ bread and butter, but a commercial set can be an intimidating environment, especially if you’re new to it. It’s fast work and requires special skills such as adaptability. There are several types of roles you can… Read More