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Audition monologues are an efficient way for casting directors to quickly become acquainted with actors, observe their type, assess their present level of skill and learn what kinds of roles they most relate to. However, some monologue practices interfere with… Read More

Selecting an audition monologue to represent who you are as an actor can be stressful. Having the freedom to choose any piece when there is so much material can feel like a daunting task. In this Arvold ASK video, casting… Read More

In the final episode of Breaking Bad we saw the newly liberated Jesse Pinkman barreling down the road to nowhere in a badass El Camino screaming his bloody head off. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, written and directed by… 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

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

Did you always know you wanted to become an actor? The acting bug bites at different times for every performer, but many are compelled at young ages to enter show business. If you’re one of those thespians, here are 10… Read More

For years, Selena Gomez has bravely shared her mental health struggles with the public, and this month, the actress singer was honored with the 2019 McLean Award for raising awareness about depression and anxiety.  Each year, the McLean Hospital honors… Read More

On Casting Frontier’s 24th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind interview the legendary acting coach and teacher Bobbie Chance from Hollywood Actor’s Showcase. Since 1990, Bobbie has worked with many major stars the likes of Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff,… Read More

Bryan Cranston once shared an “epiphany” he had in his 30s that transformed his acting career. During an interview with Variety, the Breaking Bad actor shared an important shift in his mindset as it pertained to auditions and handling rejection…. 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

Hollywood magic is accomplished with a wide assortment of illusions, and actors have their fair share of tricks to contribute in order to create compelling scenes. In episode 22 of Casting Frontier’s Bring It! series, James Levine and session director/actor… Read More

We all know you don’t just wake up one day and know how to perform surgery, understand the intricate workings of the law, or how to best deliver education to a student who refuses to learn. You go to school,… Read More

On Casting Frontier’s 17th episode of The Curve, Burgandi and Govind discuss what to wear to auditions. First impressions matter and an actor’s wardrobe choice can make a big impact—hopefully for all the right reasons. Here are some tips to… Read More

The great jazz pioneer Miles Davis once said, “Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” Well, when it comes to timing for actors and comedians, casting veteran James Levine has to agree. “Timing is everything,” he insists.  In… Read More