Professional Development and Networking Blog Posts

Konstantin Stanislavski once said, “The person you are is a hundred times more interesting than the best actor you could ever become.” Actors are often told to “be authentic” in their performances. Meisner-trained actors can bring their characters to life… Read More

“I think it’s my job to risk looking foolish. One of the things I’ve learned from the actors I’ve worked with is you don’t get something for nothing. If you don’t risk looking foolish, you’ll never do anything special.” —Ethan… 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

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

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

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

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

Steven Pressfield’s book Turning Pro directs those of us who are stuck in amateur habits to consciously adopt a professional work ethic. Turning pro, he argues, is imperative to overcome “Resistance with a capital ‘R.’” Resistance is the term he… Read More

Episodic season is the time of year when the episodes of many TV shows are being cast. With TV pilots now sold and the leading actors hired, the casting of recurring roles, guest stars and co-stars begins.  This is when… Read More

“…I can do anything good, yeah, yeah, yeah. Better than anyone! Better than anyone!” –Jessica’s Daily Affirmation (over 20 million hits) When you’re preparing for an audition, surrounded by similar types in the lobby, what messages is your mind giving… Read More