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Child Actor Simms May’s Rise in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:19:32 +0000

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 the tender age of 13, Simms has already demonstrated an extraordinary ability to bring characters […]

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From the Field to the Screen: Child Actors Who Excel in Sports

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 05 May 2023 17:17:42 +0000

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 in different areas, such as sports. The intersection of acting skill and athletic ability can […]

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Unlocking the Six Secrets of Acting

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:48:53 +0000

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 most influential people in the entertainment industry. To become a successful actor, there are secrets […]

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Patrika Darbo of Days of Our Lives Discusses the Bitter Topic of Health Insurance for Senior Actors

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:28:29 +0000

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 need to meet a minimum earnings requirement and continue to pay their premium, to keep […]

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Triumph and Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte on Acting with Disabilities

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:18:02 +0000

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 if the show was still on the air. That’s because RJ takes his acting craft […]

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MULAN JR – Kid/Teen Female – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:45:51 +0000

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 the Matchmaker’s last good pair of slippers – and her pedicure! Strike three! You clumsy, […]

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MULAN JR – Kid/Teen Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:42:22 +0000

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 didn’t go just for my father. Maybe what I really wanted was to prove I […]

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MOANA JR – Kid Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:39:53 +0000

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 can do it. You can. And when you find Maui, you grab him by the […]

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“Descendants” – Kid/Teen Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:21:59 +0000

“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 are: Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Queen Grimilde, and Maleficent?! The Children of our sworn enemies?! […]

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“Aladdin” – Kid/Teen Male – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:32:49 +0000

“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 such a crick in the neck! Whoa! Does it feel good to be outta there! (pretends […]

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“Ratatouille” – Teen/Young Adult Male – Dramedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:17:34 +0000

“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 that. You’re not the only one who’s trapped. They expect me to cook it again! […]

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V Wars Actress Laura Vandervoort says ‘Fake It ‘Til You Make It’

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:25:58 +0000

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 teenager and continuing to make a full-time living from acting, Laura still hustles like the […]

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ABC’s Stumptown Actor Adrian Martinez: Don’t Limit Yourself

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:25:40 +0000

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 being an ethnic actor without annihilating his heritage. Adrian has an important message – Don’t […]

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Actor Rebecca Metz Talks About Her Controversial Role on Series Nip/Tuck and Taking Risks

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:54:46 +0000

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 stereotypical self-destructive playboy “Christian Troy”, worked in her favor. The same thing happened with Sharon […]

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Disney’s Child Actor Ava Kolker Discusses Management and Transition

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:09:46 +0000

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 and small screen shows. Now, Ava is transitioning into pop music and fashion designing. We […]

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Young Performers, Big Voice-Overs

Ilana Rapp — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:54:38 +0000

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 more young performers are being asked to voice characters. They bring special qualities to the […]

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Q an A (Question An Actor): EP. 4 Aladdin’s Adam Jacobs

Robert Peterpaul — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:19:00 +0000

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 4: We’re backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre to interview Aladdin himself, Adam Jacobs. From […]

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LITTLE RED: Lilla Crawford on her promising career and Disney’s Into the Woods

Robert Peterpaul — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

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 resume. The fresh-faced teen broke onto the great white way with her debut in 2011 […]

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