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Denzel Washington Asks, ‘Do You Have the Guts to Fail?’
Denzel Washington’s 2011 commencement speech to the alumni of the University of Pennsylvania is both heartfelt and inspirational; he implores the graduates, “Do you have the guts to fail? If you don’t fail, you’re not even trying. To get something… Read More
Make the Most of Your Commercial Callbacks
Getting a callback means someone who viewed your first audition tape was convinced you had a legitimate chance in landing the role. So feel encouraged and appreciated for what you have to offer! Your work and overall essence was strong… Read More
How Gritty Are You?
…That is the question. And no, I’m not asking if you’ve shaved today or how abrasive your personality is. I mean how much resolve and strength of character do you exhibit day in and day out when you endure a… Read More
Pulling Off a Non-Pregnant Role When You Have a Bun in the Oven
Happy Mother’s Day from Casting Frontier! Working as an actress can sometimes be challenging when you have a baby on the way. After all, what happens when an actress becomes pregnant and the role she is playing specifically calls for… Read More
‘TCF Actor on the Go’ Updated App Allows for Greater Convenience
You asked for it; you got it! Actors using the first version of TCF Actor on the Go enjoyed easy access to their Casting Frontier premium accounts without having to lug a computer around town. “This is awesome! I can leave… Read More
The Power of Positive Self-Talk in Casting Calls
“…I can do anything good, yeah, yeah, yeah. Better than anyone! Better than anyone!” –Jessica’s Daily Affirmation (over 20 million hits) When you’re preparing for an audition, surrounded by similar types in the lobby, what messages is your mind giving… Read More
Actors Who Are Introverts
When you think of Steve Martin, do you think of a wild and crazy guy? That’s the epitome of an extrovert, right? Well, not quite. Steve Martin is actually an introvert. And so are Glenn Close, Helen Hunt, Tom Hanks, Meg… Read More
Your Chances of Becoming a Star
According to SAG-AFTRA, the unemployment rate for its members is about 85%. However, the 15% employed includes minor roles and even extra work. Indeed, many “working actors” collect unemployment a good chunk of their year. Pursuing a career in the… Read More
Why Do Actors Smoke?
This is, by no means, a scientific observation; but I think it’s obvious a lot of actors smoke cigarettes. Actually, they—like many other creative people including musicians and artists– seem to have higher tendencies to partake in the nicotine pastime…. Read More
What’s Your Type…in Commercial Casting?
It may be hard for you to admit this because you are a tremendously diverse, uncommonly nuanced, unpredictable, multi-talented actor who refuses to be labeled. But labeled you are. Every time you’re called in for a commercial audition, you are… Read More
