Acting Career Blog Posts

By: Lauren Tassi   While spending more time at home, there are plenty of ways to improve your acting skills. But after you’ve edited your reel half a dozen times, you’ll need something else to channel your energy into.  Why… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of auditions, creating the advent of self tapes and virtual auditions. Fast forward to 2024 and virtual auditions are here to stay. This comes with learning a unique set of skills as an actor…. Read More

Roles and job titles are always changing in the fast-paced entertainment business, especially for unrepresented actors. If you’ve ever found yourself in a new regional market with unrepresented talent, you might consider becoming own acting agent. Here’s how you can… Read More

  Why did it take actress Victoria Cartagena three years to land more substantial roles? As actors, we are always looking for that great character; one that we can really dig deep into and share with the world. Usually, just… Read More

Transitioning into voice acting can be an interesting experience if you have previously been a theater actor or worked on camera. Although it is very similar, there are some distinct differences to be aware of. At Casting Frontier, we want… Read More

Having a successful acting career takes lots of effort and passion, but also being able to determine which roles are right for you and your career. This skill will come over time, but sometimes it’s better to have someone such… Read More

At Casting Frontier, our mission is to help actors everywhere advance their acting careers by connecting them to online casting calls and auditions through our intuitive casting platform. Applying for auditions and castings online is a great way to build… Read More

  *BING* Your phone buzzes. Incoming message: Audition notification! You start scrolling and see it’s not an in-person audition. You must submit a self-tape. Do self-tapes fill your stomach with dread? Are you intimidated by the self-taping process? Do cameras,… Read More

Everybody seems to have an agent these days, and “get an agent” is one of the first pieces of advice in countless articles explaining how to start an acting career in Los Angeles. But what if it’s possible to get… Read More

Casting directors want you to succeed. Every time you walk into an audition room, the casting team is rooting for you. Many actors view casting directors as audition gatekeepers who restrict mobility, but this couldn’t be further from the truth…. Read More

In the age of self tapes, actors have less pressure to relocate to a new city like they have in the past. That being said, some acting goals will require moving to a new town to reach them. When it… Read More

At Casting Frontier, we’re proud to empower actors everywhere to develop their careers by applying for auditions and casting calls through our casting portal. Although auditioning for as many acting jobs as possible is critical for moving your acting career… Read More

Most actors will think they’re audition-ready after learning the lines, working on their character and making creative choices. However, there’s more that can be done to make the most of any audition opportunity. In the video below, Ajarae Coleman, founder… Read More

At Casting Frontier, we’ve helped many actors find auditions, casting calls and opportunities. When it comes to auditions, actors wonder about the one thing that casting directors look for more than anything else when casting a role. It’s a complex… Read More

Audition monologues are an efficient way for casting directors to quickly become acquainted with actors, observe their type, assess their present level of skill and learn what kinds of roles they most relate to. However, some monologue practices interfere with… Read More