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Actors, Singers, Dancers – Did You Know?

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:35:52 +0000

Did you know that knowledge and preparation are key to standing out and thriving? For many aspiring and seasoned actors, singers and dancers, there’s a constant hunger to learn industry insights. From understanding casting dynamics to mastering self-tape techniques, every bit of insider knowledge can make a significant difference in advancing your career. Below is […]

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Why New Actors Should Watch Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’

Aaron Seals — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:40:49 +0000

As a new actor stepping into the competitive world of entertainment, you must arm yourself with as much knowledge and insight as possible. One invaluable resource that can help you navigate your acting journey is Variety magazine’s TV show “Actors on Actors.” This unique program offers a treasure trove of wisdom, shared by some of […]

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Tips On Delivering A Great Audition

Aaron Seals — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:46:06 +0000

Casting directors are tasked with finding the right actors to bring a script to life and bring a vision to reality. A great audition can mean the difference between a film, television show or play that resonates with audiences and one that falls flat. The actors selected will be the embodiment of the characters, and […]

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Surviving Show Business W/ Guest Michelle Danner

Aaron Seals — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:37:40 +0000

In this episode of Surviving Show business we talk to acting teacher, Michelle Danner about how to train for an acting career, popular acting techniques, how to find acting jobs, how to find and agent and how to get started in LA. Michelle Danner is a world renowned acting coach, film and stage director, author, […]

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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS SERIES: Ellen Abrams – Acting Coach, Casting Director, Actress

Sarah Haaf — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:17:44 +0000

For this installment of ‘Advice From the Experts’, we met up in Los Angeles with a woman who really puts the ‘multi’ in multi-talented. Ellen Abrams, or Ellie as her friends call her, is a Casting Director, Acting Coach, Actress and Writer, splitting her time between Los Angeles and her home state of Minnesota. After […]

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10 ways YOU can make more Money in Acting

Kelly Calabrese — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:40:00 +0000

10 ways YOU can make more Money in Acting 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 […]

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Big Names and Cool Projects: An Interview with Casting Director, Richard Jordan

Kayla Klatzkin — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:25:13 +0000

Richard Jordan is a New York City-based casting director that has cast everything from viral music videos to commercials, voiceovers to indie films (and more). Although I’ve spoken to a few casting directors who were former actors, Mr. Jordan is unique in that he still works as an actor from time to time. Relaxed and […]

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Auditions, Inspiration and More: An Interview with Renée Torrière of Shadow Casting

Kayla Klatzkin — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:04:01 +0000

Written by: Kayla Klatzkin Auditions are part of an actor’s life. As a writer who’s also an actress, getting to talk with a casting director is a unique opportunity to learn from the perspective of the person at the other side of the audition room. Renée Torrière of very successful Shadow Casting (which casts on-camera […]

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Acting Terms Everyone Should Know

DirectSubmit — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:00:35 +0000

Here is a great list of acting terms and Entertainment industry terms which you will hear often on film sets, in theatre productions and in recording studios. Above the Line – A budgetary term for movies and TV. The line refers to money budgeted for creative talent, such as actors, writers, directors, and producers. Academic […]

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Actor Ed Begley Jr. Proves the Struggle Is Worth It

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:26:04 +0000

Actor Ed Begley Jr. proves the struggle is worth it. Ed currently plays Rudy in ABC’s Bless This Mess which is described as “Newlyweds Rio and Mike make the decision to change the course of their life together and move from the relentless pace of big city New York to what they think will be […]

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Let’s Talk Communication: Crucial Communication Skills for Talent – and Production

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:54:40 +0000

I was talking with a casting director the other day who was relating war stories from the olden times, back when she was just breaking in to the business. This is only a couple of decades ago give or take, but what she described might just as well have been tales from working in casting […]

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New Years Resolutions For Actors: Out With The Old, In With The New!

Kurtis Bright — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 18:31:16 +0000

“I made a resolution to floss, and I did it! 12:01, January 1st, bam! Blood everywhere.” – Michael Scott (Steve Carell), “The Office,” Episode 7.13 Well, it’s that time of year again, when everybody takes a moment to assess our most recent trip around the sun and look at what we’ve accomplished – and what […]

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TYPECAST OR NOT? ACTOR MICHAEL IRONSIDE WEIGHS IN

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:40:20 +0000

Michael Ironside. When you hear that name, you either go into hiding or you go into shock. That’s proof right there that Michael Ironside is getting the job done by portraying characters that have a long lasting impact. You’ve seen him play crazy, you’ve seen him rough people up and you’ve seen him as the […]

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Revival of the Fittest with Actor GLENN SCARPELLI

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:20:46 +0000

GLENN SCARPELLI has been a staple in show business for 40+ years. He is one of the people you can say has continued to build an entertainment career over a macro period of time. … And with time comes revivals. Think Fuller House (original series Full House from 1987-1995), V (original series from 1984-1985), Roseanne […]

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Casting Director Phil Valentine on What Happens In Vegas

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:57:08 +0000

Phil Valentine has worn a lot of hats over the years. He’s worked in just about every capacity in show business you can imagine, both behind the camera and in front of it, all across the U.S. Valentine has been an actor, an agent and a casting director, among other jobs, and his claim that […]

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Actors – Don’t Be a Hot Shot, Hot Shot!

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:21:14 +0000

Actors, cut it out right now. .. I’m talking about your ego, of course. There’s no place in show business for arrogant actors. .. While I admit having an ego is fun, it will be disruptive to your career. So instead of thinking “in the now”, or actually not thinking at all, you may want […]

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Actors – Book Out or Strike Out!

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:11:35 +0000

As with any job, frustration is a big part of show business. Being an agent comes with many frustrations, but one of the most under-the-radar frustrations is when a client forgets to book out. Booking out is when you tell your representation that you’re unavailable to work or attend auditions on certain days. Your agent […]

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Surviving Show Business with Actress, Naomi Grossman from American Horror Story

Aaron Seals — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:44:06 +0000

On this episode of Surviving Show Business, Emmy nominated actress Naomi Grossman, best known as ‘Pepper’ on American Horror Story, talks about being on a hit TV series, producing her own one-woman shows, starting out in acting and her new web series – Ctrl-Alt-Delete. Links: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-horror-story https://www.facebook.com/ctrlaltdeleteshow http://www.naomigrossman.net

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Making Sausage: Understanding What Really Goes Into The Casting Process

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:47:06 +0000

There is a great deal of mystery that goes into the process of acting, a great deal of unknowable connection and subjective emotions and hard-to-explain technique that can often be seen, but which are difficult to quantify. All this, as actors, we should already know. But then there’s casting. It’s a process that, like making […]

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The Top Five Preparations Every Recent Graduate From a Theater Program Should Make to Further Their Career

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:59:35 +0000

We’re deep into the snowy depths of the holiday season, so graduation is a long way off for most theater students. But for those who are planning to walk up to that stage and receive their degree in 2018, keep in mind that Spring is not all that far off. Thinking now about what the […]

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