Acting Career Blog Posts

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

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

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

Like Zoom auditions, virtual callbacks have become the norm in recent years. While this may be exciting for those who don’t want to leave the comfort of their home for an in-person audition, it comes with its own set of… 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

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

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