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As an actor, navigating the world of taxes can be overwhelming. However, understanding which expenses are tax-deductible can significantly impact your financial health. Here’s a quick guide to help you identify common deductible items and ensure you’re not leaving money on ...

2024 stands as a landmark year in the entertainment industry, heralding a new era for TV shows, movies, and a wealth of opportunities for actors. This transformative phase is driven by the emergence of new streaming services and the revolutionary ...

When considering signing with a talent agent, it’s crucial to understand the significant role they play in an actor’s career. Talent agents are more than just intermediaries; they are career strategists and advocates who have the expertise and connections to ...

Starting Young: An Introduction to Kids in Show Business The entertainment industry has long been an alluring and glamorous world. It’s a space where aspirations can be realized and skills can truly stand out. For parents of a child with ...

Becoming a successful commercial actor requires understanding the diverse landscape of opportunities and navigating both union and non-union work. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help aspiring commercial actors achieve success. Understanding the Diversity of Commercial Acting Opportunities Television Commercials: These ...

In the acting space, where creativity and artistry are at the forefront, legal and financial matters often take a backstage. However, as actors navigate their careers, an understanding of contracts, effective management of finances, and a grasp on securing rights ...

NOTE: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. True New Yorker actress, Zurin Villanueva, plays Tina Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical. But it wasn’t all cupcakes and butterflies that got Zurin to this level of her ...

This interview with Michael D. Cohen was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Meet Michael D. Cohen, actor and passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for his captivating portrayal of Schwoz in Nickelodeon’s beloved series Henry Danger and its successful spinoff ...

Anissa Felix, who you can catch on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, gave us an in-depth look at how her professional life has impacted her personal life. You’ll also find valuable advice as to how she approaches auditions, characters and ...

This is show business, and just like any business, there are bills, expenses and financial responsibilities. From paying taxes to purchasing insurance, child actors have to plan ahead and be financially responsible in order to manage their earnings. Understanding what ...

Working with children on set can be both incredibly rewarding, and incredibly difficult. With so many people involved in the production, it’s important that actors are able to build trust and rapport with the kids they’re working with. There are ...

New York is the city of opportunity and there is no better place to start your child’s career than with a New York City talent agent. But before you start calling around, you need to ask yourself: Are you and ...

Networking is one of the most important aspects of an actor’s career. It can help you find agents, managers, and casting directors, as well as other actors and professionals in the industry. There are many ways to network, both online ...

Patrika Darbo, a senior and veteran film and television actress, has gone full circle when it comes to obtaining health insurance. Rules change, union rules morph and once again, actors are scrambling to get affordable health care. With SAG-AFTRA, actors ...

What an informative interview with Brant Rotnem on his award-winning LGBTQ+ micro-series HIDDEN CANYONS! What exactly is a micro-series? Well, I watched two full episodes while brushing my teeth. The show is the latest in the entertainment world’s move toward ...

Seven year old actress Jophielle Love is having the time of her life while learning what it’s like to work with adults on the long running ABC soap opera General Hospital. Unfortunately, being in show business is not all fun ...

If you like action and fight sequences, chances are you’ve seen stuntman Matt “Matty” Berberi’s work. Let’s see… The Matrix Resurrections, Westworld, Star Trek: Picard, Space Jam: A New Legacy, just to name a few. Planning, coordinating and rehearsing are ...

Actress Karen Obilom, who you’ll recognize from Games People Play and Doom Patrol, has a message for Black people who want to have a career in the entertainment field: Don’t give up! While Hollywood is playing catch-up in the diversity ...

From background actor to extras casting director, January Curry is the Atlanta powerhouse behind her own company, Destination Casting. Her first dip into the casting world was as a casting assistant for George Pierre where she quickly found her footing ...

Being a kid in show business is not an easy task. Just ask seven year old Pyper Braun, who stars on the Netflix series Country Comfort, which came to a close after one season. Whether a series lasts one year ...