Acting Career Blog Posts

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

Selecting an audition monologue to represent who you are as an actor can be stressful. Having the freedom to choose any piece when there is so much material can feel like a daunting task. In this Arvold ASK video, casting… Read More

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from helping actors build their careers, it’s that auditioning on its own is never enough. Making it as an actor is a long and arduous process, and one of the most important parts is… Read More

“Fi-Core,” short for “Financial Core,” is one of the most controversial issues facing on-camera performers today. Many actors, agents, managers, casting directors and other industry professionals do not fully understand what it is, and are therefore making uninformed, unwise, and… Read More

The biggest draw of online casting is the ability to put your best foot forward. Take a break from crowded casting calls and hurried auditions to let the perfectionist in you take control. Film as many takes as needed until… Read More

For commercial acting coach Judy Kain, the key to successful auditions is personality. “Your authenticity comes from your training as an actor,” Judy says. “But, your personality is what lands you acting jobs. Often, you’re going to be auditioning with… Read More

Are you still looking for more opportunities to perform before audiences? If so, you might consider participating in open mic events held in countless coffee shops, bars, restaurants, classrooms, libraries or even stadiums across the country. Whether you’re performing poetry… Read More

Hollywood is full of super-charged, hardworking stars who often engross themselves in several projects simultaneously, and one of these actors is Matt Damon. The Massachusetts native is known for his never-say-die work ethic whether he’s starring in movies, producing films… Read More

While it’s not mandatory, having a talent agent can sure make working as an actor easier. Commercial agents, for example, can schedule profitable commercial auditions for their actors as well as negotiate contracts once a job is booked. And a… Read More

Legendary screen actress Gene Tierney once said, “Eccentric behavior is not routinely noticed around a movie set.” As much as we like to believe that a TV and film set has just as much drama as the story being told,… Read More