NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Chicago 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 Exclusive Interview with Jillian Reeves of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-jillian-reeves-of-sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-interview-with-jillian-reeves-of-sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-jillian-reeves-of-sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:42:20 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25422 Jillian Reeves is a multi-faceted talent who writes, produces, and directs. And now she’s a part of the controversial film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. We had the pleasure of interviewing Reeves and got to really dig into her acting process. Reeves directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the short film Broken, which explores the topic of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-jillian-reeves-of-sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot/feed/ 0 Actors Showdown: East Coast vs. West Coast https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:53:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24417 East Coast vs. West Coast. Oh, boy, here we go! The entertainment industry in the United States is dominated by New York and California. Despite providing actors with varied opportunities, these states have unique qualities that differentiate them. This piece will examine the fundamental distinctions between acting in New York and California, emphasizing the divergent […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-showdown-east-coast-vs-west-coast/feed/ 0 The Child Actor’s Guide to Financial Responsibility: Managing Bills and Expenses https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:11:47 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23729 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 bills need to be paid is essential for these young performers. I’m sure the last […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-child-actors-guide-to-financial-responsibility-managing-bills-and-expenses/feed/ 0 A Guide For Parents Of Child Actors: Part III https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:10:35 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23725 Over the past couple of weeks, we gave you the Introduction Guide for Parents of Child Actors Part I and Part II. Now we bring you the concluding part of this series, which discusses how to cultivate a healthy mindset and how to handle rejections. A Guide For Parents of Child Actors is a resource […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-iii/feed/ 0 A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part II https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:28:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23692 The dream of becoming an actor is one that’s captivated young people for centuries. The glamour, fame and artistry associated with the profession is alluring to many children. Whether your child is just beginning to express a desire to pursue acting or they’ve been set on the path for some time, it’s important to know […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-ii/feed/ 0 A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part I https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:48:44 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23682 Being a parent of a child actor can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s also one that comes with unique challenges. From finding the right acting classes to navigating auditions, there’s a lot for parents to learn. This guide provides introductory information for parents who are interested in helping their children pursue their passions […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-guide-for-parents-of-child-actors-part-i/feed/ 0 Steven Skybell – Fiddler on the Roof – On Anti-Semitism https://www.nycastings.com/steven-skybell-fiddler-on-the-roof-on-anti-semitism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steven-skybell-fiddler-on-the-roof-on-anti-semitism https://www.nycastings.com/steven-skybell-fiddler-on-the-roof-on-anti-semitism/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:41:56 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23472 Anti-Semitism is creeping back up. Or perhaps it never went away but is more prevalent in our lives due to instant news and social media. What does anti-Semitism have to do with acting? I’ll tell you… Steven Skybell has reprised his role as Tevye, the lead in Fiddler on the Roof, which is on a […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/steven-skybell-fiddler-on-the-roof-on-anti-semitism/feed/ 0 How to Book More Acting and Modeling Gigs by Using DirectSubmit https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-book-more-acting-and-modeling-gigs-by-using-directsubmit-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-book-more-acting-and-modeling-gigs-by-using-directsubmit-2 https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-book-more-acting-and-modeling-gigs-by-using-directsubmit-2/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23091 It’s not as hard as you may think to submit yourself for acting and modeling roles. With a little research and some elbow grease, you can be on your way to booking gigs in no time. In order to submit yourself for roles, you will need to do the following: – Research what type of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-book-more-acting-and-modeling-gigs-by-using-directsubmit-2/feed/ 0 Zach Avery: When You Don’t Have a Plan B, You Make Sure Plan A Works https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:06:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20590 Zach Avery shares his work ethic on how he got to L.A. and climbed the ranks of the working actor. When you have a dream, a passion, your focus should always be clear. The entertainment field is saturated with great talent, people with millions of followers and let’s not forget that sometimes you are in […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/feed/ 0 “Chicago” – Young Adult Female – Dramatic https://www.nycastings.com/chicago-young-adult-female-dramatic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicago-young-adult-female-dramatic https://www.nycastings.com/chicago-young-adult-female-dramatic/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:35:00 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=18530 “I always wanted to have my name in all the papers.”from the film “Chicago.” In this monologue Roxie Hart narrates stories of her relationships to an imaginary audience. Ideal for Young Adults ranging from 20-35. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Bill Condon Roxie: “I always wanted to have my name in all the papers. Before I met […]

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