Blog Blog Posts

Michelle Yeoh at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, Calif. on October 15, 2022.
Dec 28, 2022

Michelle Yeoh on Stage Fright

In her expansive career, the multitalented Michelle Yeoh has pulled off breathtaking iconic stunts and fierce fight scenes in celebrated films such as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” It would seem she has not one… Read More

Smiling woman wearing wireless headphones, talking into a microphone, and looking at a laptop screen.
Dec 28, 2022

5 Voice Acting Tips

Voice-over work comes in many varieties—commercials, audio books, video games, corporate training, conversational, metro systems, and animated characters. All of these job opportunities require a real person speaking genuinely and clearly. Improve Your Voice’s Darren McStay is a voice coach,… Read More

Insights from Casting Director Clifton Guterman
Dec 21, 2022

Insights from Casting Director Clifton Guterman

Much of casting seems shrouded in mystery. Actors routinely pour their hearts out before the camera for professional teams to examine, and then the selection process is made behind closed doors, with little or no explanation as to who was… Read More

Photos of Viola Davis and Jennifer Lawrence.
Dec 21, 2022

Viola Davis and Jennifer Lawrence on Bringing Life to Characters

In a Variety “Actors on Actors” interview, acclaimed actresses Viola Davis and Jennifer Lawrence conversed about their latest films, “The Woman King” and “Causeway,” respectively. In discussing what it takes to bring life and authenticity to their characters, it became… Read More

Brad Pitt's Acting Career Insights
Dec 15, 2025

Brad Pitt’s Acting Career Insights

Brad Pitt teased about his potential retirement from acting not so long ago, saying he’s on the “last leg” of his acting career, so let’s look back at the two-time Oscar-winning actor’s journey. Pitt landed his first roles in the… Read More

The Power of Observation as an Acting Tool
Nov 13, 2024

The Power of Observation as an Acting Tool

Acting is a study of human behavior, and one of the most accessible and powerful ways to learn about people is through keen observation.  Acting instructors emphasize the word “observe,” knowing that life provides a steady stream of creative inspiration… Read More

Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt's Approach for Actors
Dec 7, 2022

Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt’s Approach for Actors

Top acting coach Miranda Harcourt’s specialty is screen naturalism. The New Zealand native bases her approach on years of experience writing and performing verbatim theater, as well as her on-set coaching work with acclaimed actors and directors across the globe…. Read More

Tips from Commercial Casting Directors
Dec 7, 2022

Tips from Commercial Casting Directors

Commercial auditions require actors to invest themselves in the preparation, be emotionally present and ready to convey a character, respond to direction, have a look and trustworthiness that engages the viewer, and exhibit professionalism. But what do casting directors want… Read More

3 Actors Who Stumbled Into Acting
Nov 17, 2025

3 Actors Who Stumbled Into Acting

In most instances, actors on stage and screen spend many years cultivating their craft and industry relationships, making sacrifices and going on countless auditions in pursuit of acting work. However, there are some relatively rare instances in which people, by… Read More

Viola Spolin's Improv Method
Nov 30, 2022

Viola Spolin’s Improv Method

An important innovator of 20th century theater, Viola Spolin is often called the “mother of modern improvisation.” She authored the bestselling book “Improvisation for the Theater,” which has been referred to as the Bible of improvisational theater. Spolin created directorial… Read More

Actors Remember the Legendary Acting Teacher Roy London
Nov 23, 2022

Actors Remember the Legendary Acting Teacher Roy London

During their acceptance speeches, various actors have thanked acting coach Roy London for his contribution to their success, including Geena Davis when winning an Oscar and Sharon Stone when winning a Golden Globe. Garry Shandling made sure the final credit… Read More

Acting Coach Margie Haber on Finding Your It Factor
Apr 15, 2025

Acting Coach Kimberly Jentzen on Making Strong Choices

Actors are often told to make “strong choices” to elevate their performances. But what exactly does that mean? Award-winning acting coach Kimberly Jentzen, founder of The Jentzen Technique based in Los Angeles and author of the book “Acting with Impact,”… Read More

Casting Directors on What’s Most Important About Self-Tapes
Nov 16, 2022

Casting Directors on What’s Most Important About Self-Tapes

In recent years, casting has largely transitioned from an in-person process to virtual. Actors, who were used to focusing on just the performance aspect of auditions (as well as battling traffic), quickly found themselves needing to be technicians. Suddenly, actors… Read More

3 Performers Who Refused to Give Up
May 21, 2025

3 Performers Who Refused to Give Up

Aspiring actors, comedians, singers, musicians, and dancers alike are faced with the significant and worthwhile challenge of learning their crafts. Even when a level of mastery is reached, performers then face heavy competition, as well as any number of obstacles… Read More

An actress happily taking advantage of Casting Frontier's Free Submissions Week offer.
Nov 14, 2022

Submit to Projects for Free This Week on Casting Frontier

In the spirit of giving thanks, Casting Frontier is giving its members a week of free submissions and plenty of other perks! From November 14 through November 18, all members can submit to unlimited roles for free.   How can… Read More