Acting Class Blog Posts

Viola Davis’ life story is certainly inspirational. After growing up in a small town in South Carolina in abject poverty, she graduated from Juilliard School and became an acclaimed theater, film, and television actress. Davis is celebrated for her consistently… Read More

The process of character development serves to make a character more well-rounded, relatable, and compelling. It helps an actor to better understand, appreciate, and connect with the character—and audiences are much more likely to feel engaged when they can relate… Read More

When it comes to learning the craft of acting, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Indeed, what works for one performer may not be helpful for another. Here are three famous acting techniques thespians can use to connect with their characters more… Read More

Sometimes simple tricks can be very effective tools when it comes to character development. These can range from drawing from memories and experiences to fleshing out the character on your own. In the video below, Casting Director Erica Arvold and… Read More

“You’re not simply entitled to be an actor. You’re not an actor just because you call yourself one. You earn it. You earn it by working.” —Larry Moss   Legendary acting coach Larry Moss has a contagious passion for the… Read More

Imagine booking your first television role, only to be told the night before the shoot that your scene partners will be two Oscar-winning actors. This remarkable scenario actually happened to Georgia-based actor Kurt Yue in the spring of 2016. Yue,… Read More

Whether it’s working on a new character, auditioning for acclaimed casting directors, or working on the set of an Oscar-worthy film, actors know a lot about vulnerability. They’re used to breaking through barriers to express their characters’ genuine emotions with… Read More

Screen chemistry is that magical connection that actors create on camera that makes us want to keep watching. We see it on daytime soaps, shows like Empire and almost every movie ever made. Chemistry between actors include Margot Robbie and… Read More

Have you ever noticed how British actors regularly come to America and start booking roles that would normally go to Americans?  Like their American counterparts, British actors possess stellar training, a disciplined, serious approach to the work, and a keen… 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

Everyone’s heard of the in-depth and exhaustive lengths some actors go to in order to prepare for their roles, especially when it comes to method acting. And although there are plenty of non-method actors, the list of actors who use… Read More

Have you ever known a role backward and forward, only to forget the lines as soon as the spotlights come on? That’s stage fright, and although it can be devastating in the moment, it’s something you can overcome. While it… Read More

You’ve heard horror stories of moments on stage when an actor’s memory bank goes awol. Even though an actor has learned the material, they couldn’t remember the next line if their life depended on it. Whether you’re a newbie or… Read More

Whether you’re acting in a play or a movie, every scene counts. Each scene will call for a different range of emotions, with some being more demanding than others. The emotional climax of a piece is always one of the… Read More