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Simms May. Photo by Kenneth Dolin.

Simms May, a budding child actor, has recently left his mark on the big screen with his portrayal of the goofy kid, Norman Fisher, in the film adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. At ...
Xolo Maridueña and Tanner Buchanan in Cobra Kai

Child actors have been a staple in the film industry for many years, bringing dynamic energy and fresh talent to the big and small screens. While the focus for many child actors is on acting, others have also found success ...
Idina Menzel in Wicked. Photo by Jane Marcus.

Acting is an art that has captivated audiences for generations. Its power to evoke emotion and transport onlookers to another world is undoubtedly a skill admired by many, so it’s no surprise that actors are revered as some of the ...
Patrika Darbo. Photo credit Russell Baer.

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 ...
RJ Mitte Photo by Bobby Quillard

You know actor RJ Mitte as Walt White Jr., a character with cerebral palsy, on AMC Network’s Breaking Bad which ran from 2008 – 2013. Seven years after the finale, RJ Mitte is still being recognized and talked about as ...

MULAN JR – Matchmaker tries to fix Mulan. Comedic Monologue for Kid/Teen Female. >1 Min. MATCHMAKER: (The MATCHMAKER makes notes.) Speaking without permission. Strike one. Hmmm! Too skinny. Humph. Not good for bearing sons. Lack of respect. Strike two. Ruining ...

MULAN JR – Mulan challenges sexism. Dramatic Kid/Teen Monologue. >1 Min. MULAN: Why does it matter if I’m a girl? Isn’t what I can do more important than what I look like? I should have never left home. Maybe I ...

MOANA JR – Gramma Tala gives Moana directions. Dramatic Monologue for Kid Female. >1 Min. GRAMMA TALA: Moana, I don’t have much time left. See those stars, in the shape of a fishhook? They will lead you to Maui. You ...

“Let’s see who their parents are” from the film “Descendants.” Belle looks for the parents of new students at her school. Dramatic Monologue for Kid/Teen Female. >1 Min. Written by: Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott BELLE: Let’s see who their parents ...

“Nice to be back” From the Animated Film “Aladdin.” The Genie pops out of its lamp. Comedic Monologue for Kid/Teen Male. 2 Min. Written by: Roger Allers, Ron Clements, Ted Elliot, et. al. Genie: Aaaaahhhhh! OY! Ten-thousand years will give ya ...

“I’m actually talking to a rat” From the Film “Ratatouille.” Linguini despairs about his job. Dramatic Monologue For Teen/Young Adult Male Actor. 1 Min. Written by: Brad Bird, Kath Greenberg, Bob Peterson, and Emily Cook LINGUINI: “Don’t look at me like ...
Laura Vandervoort in Age of Dysphoria

Netflix V Wars Actress Laura Vandervoort says, “‘Fake it ’til you make it’ really is a bible in this business.” As an actor for over two decades, Laura Vandervoort has been through the hoops. Starting in show business as a ...
Adrian Martinez. Photo By Tommaso Boddi. Getty Images for IMDb. 2019.

ABC actor, Stumptown’s Adrian Martinez, has muddled blurred lines in more ways than one. First, he has tested the boundaries of being an actor by becoming an actor who also produces and directs. Second, he has erased the category of ...
Rebecca Metz as Tressa in Better Things. Photo by Jessica Brooks / FX.

Actor Rebecca Metz took a controversial role which, unbeknownst to her at the time, was the key to catapulting her career to the next level. The risk Rebecca accepted in an episode of FX’s Nip/Tuck, where she played against the ...
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People recognize Disney’s child actor Ava Kolker from shows such as Girl Meets World and most recently Sydney To The Max. You may remember her from Scary Movie 5 and Insidious: The Last Key as well as lots of other big ...
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The animated films and television shows have taken over our lives. When was the last time you saw a movie without animation? (If your answer is “last week”, then I still give you permission to read this article.) More and ...
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NYCastings.com proudly presents “Q an A” (Question an Actor) where Robert Peterpaul (America’s Got Talent, Access Hollywood) sits down to gain valuable insight from today’s most acclaimed performers. Tune in and let us help you succeed in your career. Episode ...
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Earning a role on Broadway, or being cast in a major feature film are seemingly implausible dreams to the majority of actors plunking along the New York City audition scene. For Lilla Crawford, these feats are simply credits on her ...