Acting Career Blog Posts

Ahhh, which Broadway songs are the most difficult to sing? That is a topic that will be hotly debated for centuries to come. But here is a list of ten serious contenders based on various sources on the internet. The… Read More

When you break down the term social media it quite literally boils down to a community of communicators. Essentially, is that not also a way to define actors? A community of people striving to communicate a story. Seen in this… Read More

For her audition for the post-apocalyptic thriller A Quiet Place (2018), Millicent Simmonds was instructed to cry and express the emotions she would feel if her father was leaving. After submitting her audition tape, the 13-year-old received a personal email… Read More

Terry Knickerbocker, director of the two-year conservatory program Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn as well as his online acting classes, bases his instruction on the Meisner Technique. He has coached Vice’s Sam Rockwell, Shameless actress Emmy Rossum, Narcos actor Boyd… Read More

Friendship, mutual support, saving money—many actors opt to live together for any number of reasons. Here are 10 famous actors who dished on what it was like when they used to be roommates.   Jamie Dornan and Eddie Redmayne  In… Read More

Actors are repeatedly told to “follow all the instructions” for self-taped auditions. If the instructions say not to slate, for example, then do not slate—and vice-versa. On the other hand, performers are often urged to “take risks” and “stand out”… Read More

Psychologists have long been intrigued about what makes comedians gravitate toward comedy. Some research indicates that comedians tend to come from low socioeconomic households, and comics are often the youngest child in the family. In fact, humor can be used… Read More

Actress Brooke Lewis Bellas shares 20+ years of show business experience with us.  One of the biggest takeaways from this interview is Brooke’s advice to have health insurance. As we all know, being unable to work due to sickness is… Read More

Giancarlo Esposito is best known for portraying the villainous Gustavo Fring in the AMC series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. He also plays the powerful Moff Gideon on Disney+’s The Mandalorian, Stan Edgar in Amazon’s The Boys and many… Read More

When actors think about rehearsal, usually thoughts of a dusty black box materialize. While these blank spaces are excellent for the transformable needs of performers, there are many benefits to stepping outside the box. Literally. Art and nature are ideal… Read More

You want your virtual auditions to stand out, and I want yours to stand out. So, how do we make this happen every time? It’s pretty simple. Keep reading for a list of clear virtual audition tips to help make… Read More

It can be tough to feel motivated to work out and focus on matters of health during the cold, dark winter months. But now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to get moving and establish healthy habits to… Read More

“I love to research, and I have a very journalistic approach to my characters.” — Edgar Ramirez  Edgar Ramirez never saw acting as a career option during his college years. However, he was certainly attracted to theater arts. At first… Read More

Sir Ben Kingsley once said, “As an actor, there’s no autonomy unless you’re prepared to risk the possibility of starving.” Performers put their careers on the line with each character they portray, but some of their gutsiest moves are pivotal… Read More

While they seem so effortless in their performances, many actors worked their craft for years to be that polished. And when an opportunity came knocking, their persistence paid off. Here are five actors whose big breaks came a bit later… Read More