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Casting Directors Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont Discuss the Evolution of the Casting Industry
Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont are both big fans of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences adding a Casting category to next year’s Oscars, but not for the reason you might think. To this pair of New York… Read More

Casting Legend Gregory Apps Talks Getting Started in Casting, Wisdom for Actors Coming to His Audition Room
You can’t work in an industry for more than four decades and not become something of a legend. Gregory Apps is no exception. The Australian casting director came to the craft like many of his colleagues in that he sort… Read More

7 Headshot Looks to Include in Your Repertoire
Headshots are a vital part of an actor’s hiring process. Although you’ll end up using one or two essential headshots for most projects, sometimes it’s good to have other, more specific looks to fill out your profile and submit for… Read More

‘Next Goal Wins’ Casting Director Katie Doyle Shares Hawaii Life, Meeting Taika Waititi
You might think that being a casting director in Hawaii is tricky business, but Katie Doyle has been doing it for a long time, and definitely has it nailed. A former actor who moved to Oahu after having a spiritual… Read More

Choosing an Audition Song: Advice for Non-singers
So you can sing, but you’re not a singer. Even if you’re doing non-musical theatre or even film, there are plenty of occasions on which you might need to sing. If you can sing but just generally, you know, don’t,… Read More

How Kim Coleman and Her Peers Pulled Together to Create Casting’s Long Overdue Oscar
Kim Coleman is a hero. How else would you describe the woman who was at the forefront of the movement to get the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to finally create an Oscar for casting? It took years,… Read More

Casting Director Leah Daniels-Butler Talks Casting Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’ and Her Approach to Historical Dramas
Leah Daniels-Butler, a seasoned casting director renowned for her work on historical projects like The Butler and The United States vs. Billie Holiday—both directed by her brother, Lee Daniels—recently undertook the casting for the Apple TV+ mini-series Manhunt. The project is based on the real-life 12-day manhunt for… Read More

3 Things You Need to Move to NYC or LA Without Financial Stress as an Actor
New York City and Los Angeles are the hot spots for actors to live, because of access to live auditions, being a local hire where things are being made and being surrounded by a large community of other artists. These… Read More

Jennifer Ricchiazzi Discusses the Importance of Script Analysis, Casting ‘Reagan’
If you ever have a casting appointment with Jennifer Ricchiazzi, you might want to factor in a few extra minutes on either side. Not just because you might have to wait, but also because she very well could end up… Read More

5 Simple Tips for Nailing Your Shakespeare Auditions
It’s no wonder that many actors find Shakespeare intimidating. There is a cultural narrative (backed by a history of exclusion and imperialism) that Shakespeare is the province of the wealthy and elitist. This was not the way the text originated,… Read More

3 Tips to Get You Ready for Auditions
Success is being prepared to meet opportunities when they come. And they come suddenly and unexpectedly. Success means predicting opportunities and doing everything it takes to be prepared for that opportunity when you get it. Three things you know will… Read More

Age and Acting: How to Age Yourself Up or Down for a Role
Most times, especially in film, you will be cast as characters with an age range close to your own. That said, there are exceptions. For example, some actors look much younger or older than they actually are, and shows set… Read More

Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee Talk Casting ‘Palm Royale’ and Share Self Tape Tips
Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee share a deep-rooted collaboration with filmmaker Tate Taylor. They have cast several of his films, including Pretty Ugly People, The Help, The Girl on a Train, Ma and TV shows such as Filthy Rich. Their partnership with… Read More

3 Different Types of TV Acting Roles for Actors Looking to Break Into Television
Whether you’ve been a film actor or working as a stage actor for a period of time or you’e on your first acting job, the hierarchy of TV acting can get a bit confusing. Unless you’re a series regular or… Read More

An Essential Guide to Navigating the Casting Process
If you’re an aspiring actor, you know that navigating the casting process can be tricky. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ll walk you through the steps involved in casting calls, auditions and working with casting directors. We’ll also… Read More