NYCastings - DirectSubmit » actors https://www.nycastings.com Casting Tools for Casting Directors and On-Camera Talent Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 7 Ways How Actors Can Earn Money During Halloween Month https://www.nycastings.com/7-ways-how-actors-can-earn-money-during-halloween-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-ways-how-actors-can-earn-money-during-halloween-month https://www.nycastings.com/7-ways-how-actors-can-earn-money-during-halloween-month/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:20:29 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25571 October can be a breadwinner for actors. With Halloween comes a surge in demand for performers who can entertain, frighten, and bring the season’s spooky energy to life. Haunted attractions, themed parties, and specialized gigs allow actors to earn money. This guide will walk you through various ways actors can capitalize on the Halloween season, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/7-ways-how-actors-can-earn-money-during-halloween-month/feed/ 0 Great TV Shows About Show Business: A Guide for Actors https://www.nycastings.com/great-tv-shows-about-show-business-a-guide-for-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-tv-shows-about-show-business-a-guide-for-actors https://www.nycastings.com/great-tv-shows-about-show-business-a-guide-for-actors/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:25:29 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25190 As actors navigate the complexities of the entertainment industry, gaining insights from those who’ve tread similar paths can be invaluable. TV shows like “Entourage,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and “Barry” offer a blend of entertainment and education, providing a window into the industry’s multifaceted nature. These series not only reflect the actors’ shared experiences but […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/great-tv-shows-about-show-business-a-guide-for-actors/feed/ 0 Leveraging TikTok and Instagram to Kickstart Your Acting Career https://www.nycastings.com/leveraging-tiktok-and-instagram-to-kickstart-your-acting-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leveraging-tiktok-and-instagram-to-kickstart-your-acting-career https://www.nycastings.com/leveraging-tiktok-and-instagram-to-kickstart-your-acting-career/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:08:08 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25154 In today’s digital age, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become powerful tools for aspiring actors to showcase their talents and kickstart their entertainment careers. With millions of users worldwide, these platforms offer unparalleled opportunities for exposure and networking. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to break into the industry, here are some […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/leveraging-tiktok-and-instagram-to-kickstart-your-acting-career/feed/ 0 Financial Planning for Actors – Navigating Year-End and New Beginnings https://www.nycastings.com/financial-planning-for-actors-navigating-year-end-and-new-beginnings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=financial-planning-for-actors-navigating-year-end-and-new-beginnings https://www.nycastings.com/financial-planning-for-actors-navigating-year-end-and-new-beginnings/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:07:14 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24828 Financial planning can present a significant challenge for actors due to the entertainment industry’s fluctuating income, unpredictable periods of unemployment, and specialized tax requirements. Nonetheless, by approaching the situation proactively and with careful consideration, actors can overcome these obstacles and secure their financial stability. Let’s delve into effective methods for wrapping up and commencing the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/financial-planning-for-actors-navigating-year-end-and-new-beginnings/feed/ 0 The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:17:43 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24781 Deciding whether to make your film project non-union or union is a pivotal choice that can significantly impact the scope, budget, and potential reach of your production. Opting for a non-union route often provides more flexibility in terms of budget constraints and casting options, potentially making it suitable for independent or smaller-scale projects. Conversely, going […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-sag-aftra-micro-budget-project-agreement/feed/ 0 Making the Most of the SAG-AFTRA Strike: A Guide for Actors https://www.nycastings.com/making-the-most-of-the-sag-aftra-strike-a-guide-for-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-the-most-of-the-sag-aftra-strike-a-guide-for-actors https://www.nycastings.com/making-the-most-of-the-sag-aftra-strike-a-guide-for-actors/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:34:07 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24725 Since July 14, 2023, the American actors’ union Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike over an ongoing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Negotiations. You can read the details HERE and see an update below. While not working in the business, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/making-the-most-of-the-sag-aftra-strike-a-guide-for-actors/feed/ 0 Virtual Reality Acting – Embracing the VR Frontier https://www.nycastings.com/virtual-reality-acting-embracing-the-vr-frontier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virtual-reality-acting-embracing-the-vr-frontier https://www.nycastings.com/virtual-reality-acting-embracing-the-vr-frontier/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:01:42 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24574 Virtual Reality (VR) has continued making waves across various sectors – from gaming to education to real estate. As the world steadily shifts from conventional experiences to digital encounters, the realm of acting is not exempt from this transformative tide. For actors, VR presents a new frontier, one where traditional methods merge with the digital, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/virtual-reality-acting-embracing-the-vr-frontier/feed/ 0 Understanding How Your Character Relates to Adults vs. Children https://www.nycastings.com/understanding-how-your-character-relates-to-adults-vs-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-how-your-character-relates-to-adults-vs-children https://www.nycastings.com/understanding-how-your-character-relates-to-adults-vs-children/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:48:28 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24539 One of the most captivating elements of our art is the capacity to explore the inner workings of our characters and bring them to life in a manner that connects with various audiences. The way a character interacts with different generations can significantly influence their portrayal, infusing the storytelling process with intricacy and richness. Let’s […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/understanding-how-your-character-relates-to-adults-vs-children/feed/ 0 Lights, Camera, Study: Unforgettable Movie Scenes Every Actor Should Analyze https://www.nycastings.com/lights-camera-study-unforgettable-movie-scenes-every-actor-should-analyze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lights-camera-study-unforgettable-movie-scenes-every-actor-should-analyze https://www.nycastings.com/lights-camera-study-unforgettable-movie-scenes-every-actor-should-analyze/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:47:12 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24437 Ah, the magic of movies! The magic of the silver screen goes beyond just entertaining us with heart-pounding action and touching emotional moments. It leaves an unforgettable imprint on our shared memories, creating iconic scenes that are more than just pure fun. They hold valuable lessons for actors too! So, grab some popcorn, settle into […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/lights-camera-study-unforgettable-movie-scenes-every-actor-should-analyze/feed/ 0 Why does Hollywood love actors playing real people? https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:50:38 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23346 It’s Oscar season again, and Austin Butler’s buzz-worthy performance in Elvis has caused me to revisit a question I ask myself every year: why does Hollywood have such an adoration for actors playing real people? In a vacuum, there’s nothing odd about Butler’s performance being praised – he did a very good job portraying the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-does-hollywood-love-actors-playing-real-people/feed/ 0 Actor Marc Singer: Every Project Is a Matter of Life and Death https://www.nycastings.com/actor-marc-singer-every-project-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-marc-singer-every-project-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death https://www.nycastings.com/actor-marc-singer-every-project-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:05:39 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21441 Actor Marc Singer has a strong work ethic. He treats every project with the same dignity and respect, no matter how big or small the role. It’s that intensity that allows him to fully embody the character and understand how everything in a production comes together. There is no in between. It’s his commitment and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actor-marc-singer-every-project-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death/feed/ 0 Lifetime’s Raechelle Banno on Pilot Season – I Was Just Trying to Not Start Crying Again https://www.nycastings.com/lifetimes-raechelle-banno-on-pilot-season-i-was-just-trying-to-not-start-crying-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lifetimes-raechelle-banno-on-pilot-season-i-was-just-trying-to-not-start-crying-again https://www.nycastings.com/lifetimes-raechelle-banno-on-pilot-season-i-was-just-trying-to-not-start-crying-again/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:41:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21428 Pilot Season can really take a toll on you. Just ask actor Raechelle Banno, who plays the lead character ‘Ruby Landry’ on the upcoming Lifetime event series, V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, based on the best-selling V.C. Andrews novels. A typical Pilot Season runs from end of January through April and is where studios create sample shows […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/lifetimes-raechelle-banno-on-pilot-season-i-was-just-trying-to-not-start-crying-again/feed/ 0 Cobra Kai’s Han Soto – Let It Go at the End of the Day https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-han-soto-let-it-go-at-the-end-of-the-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cobra-kais-han-soto-let-it-go-at-the-end-of-the-day https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-han-soto-let-it-go-at-the-end-of-the-day/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:12:50 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21326 Netflix actor, Han Soto, who is in Season 3 of Cobra Kai, has a great philosophy on life which helps him through the grueling audition process. Whether you’re new to the scene or a veteran actor, truth be told, you will most likely go on an infinite number of auditions before striking gold. Consider the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-han-soto-let-it-go-at-the-end-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Cobra Kai’s Griffin Santopietro – It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-griffin-santopietro-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cobra-kais-griffin-santopietro-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-griffin-santopietro-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:00:43 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21242 Cobra Kai actor Griffin Santopietro realizes that patience is important in show business, as well as in life. When an actor books a series or film that gets the attention of the public, it seems that the actor shot to fame in one second. Most of the time, that’s not the case. It’s just that […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/cobra-kais-griffin-santopietro-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/feed/ 0 Actor Richard Lawson – Dreams Don’t Have Expiration Dates https://www.nycastings.com/actor-richard-lawson-dreams-dont-have-expiration-dates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-richard-lawson-dreams-dont-have-expiration-dates https://www.nycastings.com/actor-richard-lawson-dreams-dont-have-expiration-dates/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21097 Richard Lawson went from military war soldier to actor to founder of Richard Lawson Studios where people come to learn the business of acting which includes traditional scene study, exercises, audition classes, on-camera instruction, filmmaking and business administration. Based out of Los Angeles, CA, Richard Lawson has an acting career that spans five decades. Richard […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actor-richard-lawson-dreams-dont-have-expiration-dates/feed/ 0 Iconic 80s Star Diane Franklin Gives Scary Acting Advice https://www.nycastings.com/dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice https://www.nycastings.com/dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:43:02 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20946 Dude. Actress Diane Franklin is to acting as Maxwell House is to coffee. Let’s face it – there are certain staples we just have to have in the house such as pizza and junk food. And what goes best with junk food? Horror films! You’ll remember Diane Franklin from the 80’s films Bill and Ted’s […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice/feed/ 0 Netflix’s Grand Army Actor Ashley Ganger On First Job Jitters https://www.nycastings.com/netflixs-grand-army-actor-ashley-ganger-on-first-job-jitters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netflixs-grand-army-actor-ashley-ganger-on-first-job-jitters https://www.nycastings.com/netflixs-grand-army-actor-ashley-ganger-on-first-job-jitters/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:58:36 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20922 23 year old actor Ashley Ganger of Netflix’s Grand Army booked her starring role with no prior acting experience. How, how, how??? And what was going through her mind during the process? Netflix’s recently released series GRAND ARMY is a Young Adult drama about students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn, New York. The […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/netflixs-grand-army-actor-ashley-ganger-on-first-job-jitters/feed/ 0 The Disconnect on Actors and Agents: An Interview with Talent Agent, Josh Sassanella https://www.nycastings.com/the-disconnect-on-actors-and-agents-an-interview-with-talent-agent-josh-sassanella/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-disconnect-on-actors-and-agents-an-interview-with-talent-agent-josh-sassanella https://www.nycastings.com/the-disconnect-on-actors-and-agents-an-interview-with-talent-agent-josh-sassanella/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:46:11 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20402 With several years in the business, both as a Broadway actor and now an agent, Josh Sassanella talks about the disconnect between agents and their clients. This is an issue that has been in the industry for years yet, barely anyone addresses this topic. If the relationship between the agent and the actor is strong, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-disconnect-on-actors-and-agents-an-interview-with-talent-agent-josh-sassanella/feed/ 0 Actors – How to Get on a Casting Director’s Radar https://www.nycastings.com/actors-how-to-get-on-a-casting-directors-radar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-how-to-get-on-a-casting-directors-radar https://www.nycastings.com/actors-how-to-get-on-a-casting-directors-radar/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:16:38 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20270 Actors, today you’ll read how to get on a Casting Director’s radar. Four prominent Casting Directors; four different perspectives on casting. We interviewed four CDs who work with different types of people and companies looking to book and protect clients. You will gain insight to what makes a CD tick and what they are looking […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-how-to-get-on-a-casting-directors-radar/feed/ 0 Faruq Tauheed of Roots Less Traveled Teaches Us the Ins and Outs of TV Hosting https://www.nycastings.com/faruq-tauheed-of-roots-less-traveled-teaches-us-the-ins-and-outs-of-tv-hosting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faruq-tauheed-of-roots-less-traveled-teaches-us-the-ins-and-outs-of-tv-hosting https://www.nycastings.com/faruq-tauheed-of-roots-less-traveled-teaches-us-the-ins-and-outs-of-tv-hosting/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:25:41 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=19396 Jimmy Kimmel, Oprah Winfrey, Faruq Tauheed, Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, James Corden. Do you recognize all of the above names as television show hosts? You betcha’! We spun the Wheel of Fortune and it landed on Faruq Tauheed! Yes, THE Faruq, the host of Battlebots! And now he’s the host of a new show on […]

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