Written by: Kelly Calabrese

Become Alive!

To be a really good actor, in your heart and soul, "You have to want to be alive," shares Bill Esper of The William Esper Studio. "You have to want to be able to discover how to create real life inside yourself and live at a very intense level."

“Acting is a creative art and the very best actors are teachers, teachers about our own humanity. It is a very noble undertaking.”

Bill Esper is an internationally recognized ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

For certain - you can!

You can keep chugging up this mountain called YOUR ACTING DREAM... no matter how high it seems. Of course, it helps to get insight from those who have already faced the same formidable journey - and have succeeded at performing as an actual living.

So, to keep your engine going, go ahead and fuel up with this advice on how to make more money and keep your career in motion...< ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

Movie stars and glamour queens may grace the pages of magazines, but when it comes to commercial print work... "natural and approachable" people snap the real money shots.

"There is a difference between what someone wants to see themselves as, what their family and friends think is a pretty shot, and what works in this industry," shares Commercial Print Agent Rick Miller, owner of Rick Miller Agency, Inc. "Natural works. I cannot emphasize it enough. People look at glamour magazines and see airbrushed pictures, but those ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

Filmmakers, "you never have to give up." If you are passionate about a project and know what you want, "you can always get it," says writer, director Juan Reinoso who is about to shoot a film called The Senator's Daughter, a politically charged short written by: Dianne St George.

Juan Reinoso has over fifteen years of filmmaking experience and believes in working on socially relevant stories. "Everything that I do has to do with the human condition," shares Juan. Some of his past films include Down the Road, Approaching Heaven, The Vedict, Snowfall and Flowers for Norma. ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese 

NATURE vs. NURTURE...

When it comes to that age old debate...  both nature and nurture are equally impactful for actors looking to reach their highest artistic level.



"Growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonymous," shares Stella Adler's Artistic Director - Tom Oppenheim. "Our training will nurture their depth as actors and people."

Stella Adler dedicated her life to preserving and expanding the highest level of art in the theatre. The youngest daughter of Sara and ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

School is never out... whether it be for summer, fall or winter... for actors who must always be prepared to spring into auditions!

Learning, "How to Audition Success fully for Both Traditional and New Media" takes constant re-assessment. Luckily, actors have a new tool to help them prep... a book called "Mastering Monologues and Acting sides," by voiceover industry veteran Janet Wilcox. The book is everything an actor needs to ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese 

Hello! And welcome to Revamp Your Hosting Reel.

I'm your writer, Kelly Calabrese. Today, I'll be revealing all the nitty-gritty details about what agents look for in hosting reels with insight from our expert - agent, Mark Turner.

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written by: Kelly Calabrese

Taking the leap from an audition on to a film set can sometimes feel like Indiana Jones diving into the snake pit. But do not fear. Just...

"Think of being on the set as a continuation as the audition process" shares CD Harley Kaplan of Powers/Kaplan. "You got that part because of your confidence, your ability and your geniality in the actual audition. Don't lose that. Come in the same way. If they have any changes, they will address it to you. But don't lose your confidence after the audition, because they were happy with you. Never forget that."

Written by: Kelly Calabrese 

THE END... of an audition often fills an actor's head with thirteen conversations about one thing - Will they chose me for that role? 

Of course, you want the part! But worrying about every detail will only spin you into a dreary tizzy. So hold on tight and prepare to see the light...

"An audition isn't always about getting that part," sha ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

Ever think, "I MUST become a successful, working actor or I'll die!"

Well... taking a class at the renowned T. Schreiber Studio in New York City will help you ignite that passion, not just for acting but for every character.

"I always start with I MUST," says Terry Schreiber, "because I MUST propels you. 'I MUST have Juliet tonight or I'll die.' And I ask you what that means to you, not just intellectually. What does that mean to you in your body?"

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written by: Kelly Calabrese

Meeting an agent for the first time can feel momentous, as if you should genuflect or feel devoutly grateful but, "We are all just pieces of a puzzle," shares Bloc's Legit Agent Jim Daly. "When that show finally goes up on Broadway or that episode airs on TV, we are all a part of it. We all just serve different purposes. No one is better than anyone else."

So take in a deep breath and get ready to alter the way you view seeking representation. As Jim Daly shares with NYCastings, "It's a relationship that you are hoping to build. You just have to be yourself in these interviews." ...More

Written by: Kelly Calabrese

"Writing is easy. Living is hard," states the tagline of a musical drama in post-production called HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG, written and directed by Gary King.

In this movie, the main character struggles with the harsh realities of show biz - a challenge that rings true for many artists on a journey. Especially, when it comes to hauling an idea from script into production.

To help ease the burden for aspiring filmmakers, Gary King offered up his film making advice to NYCas ...More

by Jason Bennett

To be a great performer you must be well informed, super smart and know a great deal about psychology relevant to acting. The greatest teachers know you can have a solid connection to your intellect…and also be spontaneous, focused on the other actors, unpredictable, imaginative and emotionally filled…all at once! One of the most common insults of the 20th Century came from acting teachers calling actors "too smart" or saying they were "in their heads." In some cases it implies, and in others directly asserts, that a well-developed intellect makes being a great performer harder while performing. That is utter nonsense. Many actors and singers, who have significant previous training, need to hear the lib ...More