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5 Ways for Actors to Practice Outdoors
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
Flawless Virtual Audition Tips
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
3 Actors Share Their Health and Fitness Routines
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
Edgar Ramirez on How His Background in Journalism Informs His Acting
“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
The Actors Lounge Podcast Shares Precautions an Actor Should Take on Set
Being an actor on a professional set can be overwhelming. There are things to know and ways to conduct yourself. The Actors Lounge podcast is here to help! Mel V, the host, conducts industry interviews and gives advice to… Read More
8 Actors Describe Their Biggest Career Risks
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
Meet ‘Minari’ Actor Alan S. Kim
People are falling in love with eight-year-old acting sensation Alan S. Kim. During the summer before entering second grade, Alan portrayed the Mountain Dew-drinking, cowboy boot-adorned David Yi, the son of an immigrant farmer in Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari. The… Read More
Herizen Guardiola: It’s Not About the Destination, It’s About the Journey
Musician and actress Herizen Guardiola started out in the entertainment business as a teenager and has continued to nourish her career over the years. You’ll most recently recognize Herizen from Netflix’s cheerleading series Dare Me and the Starz hit series… Read More
5 Actors Who Made It in Their 40s
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
‘Courier’ Actor Benedict Cumberbatch on Strenuous Role Preparation
Benedict Cumberbatch described the “horrible” process of losing 21 pounds for his role in The Courier. While the dramatic weight loss left him feeling “very vulnerable,” it helped him emotionally prepare for the strenuous role. The Role The British… Read More
10 Podcasts Every Actor Should Subscribe to
Listening is considered one of the greatest skills an actor can master. When we are truly listening, we are surrendering our full attention to a stimulus and allowing it to affect us. For this reason, podcasts are a wonderful resource… Read More
Hollywood Greats Offer 10 Tips to Aspiring Actors
John Legend once said, “Experience is a great teacher.” After all, with experience comes increased wisdom and a clearer perspective. With that in mind, here are 10 acting tips from several established actors who were asked, “What advice would you… Read More
5 Famous Actors Who Were Sports Stars
A career in acting requires tremendous dedication and perseverance. But some movie stars first learned about such noble levels of commitment not from acting classes but on the field—or at the skatepark, for that matter. Here are five famous actors… Read More
Casting Director Spotlight: Lori Lewis of FreeSpirit Casting
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Casting Frontier spoke with the influential casting director, Lori Lewis on her profession, mantras to live by, what she would like to achieve in this new ‘age’ of virtual auditions, and much more. Keep reading… Read More
Anthony Hopkins on Simplifying Acting
For years the Oscar-winning actor has asserted that “acting is not that difficult.” In fact, his casual attitude about the topic even caused his wife to beg him to stop being so honest. Instead, she urged him to make up… Read More
