NYCastings - DirectSubmit » improv 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 Tips to Elevate Your Acting Skills with Improv Techniques https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-to-elevate-your-acting-skills-with-improv-techniques/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-tips-to-elevate-your-acting-skills-with-improv-techniques https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-to-elevate-your-acting-skills-with-improv-techniques/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:02:20 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25182 The art of acting requires continuous growth and adjustment, with improvisation being a valuable asset for actors seeking to elevate their skills. Improvisation goes beyond mere humor in the moment; it serves as a holistic approach that can enhance spontaneity, emotional depth, and camaraderie with cast members. 7 Suggestions for Integrating Improv Methods Into Your […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-to-elevate-your-acting-skills-with-improv-techniques/feed/ 0 Child Actor Simms May’s Rise in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret https://www.nycastings.com/child-actor-simms-mays-rise-in-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-actor-simms-mays-rise-in-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret https://www.nycastings.com/child-actor-simms-mays-rise-in-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret/#comments Fri, 26 May 2023 19:19:32 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24282 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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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/child-actor-simms-mays-rise-in-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret/feed/ 0 Why Acting Is the Most Ridiculous and Fun Profession Out There https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:56:45 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24139 Acting is one of the most bizarre and ridiculous professions out there. It involves pretending to be someone else for hours on end, all while wearing clothes that someone else picked out for you. It’s like being a human mannequin, but with a lot more talking and emotion. One of the most important aspects of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-acting-is-the-most-ridiculous-and-fun-profession-out-there/feed/ 0 Cracking the Code to Confident Acting https://www.nycastings.com/cracking-the-code-to-confident-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cracking-the-code-to-confident-acting https://www.nycastings.com/cracking-the-code-to-confident-acting/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:19:01 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23769 Acting is a craft that requires skill and an unwavering sense of confidence. The ability to embody a character, convey emotion and captivate an audience is no easy feat, and for many aspiring actors, finding that sense of confidence is not an easy task. The journey to achieving confidence on stage or in front of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/cracking-the-code-to-confident-acting/feed/ 0 The Power of Passion for Acting https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-of-passion-for-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-passion-for-acting https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-of-passion-for-acting/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:34:29 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23748 Acting can transport you to another world, allowing you to explore a variety of characters and storylines. It can be a deeply rewarding experience that boosts your confidence and allows you to express yourself in powerful ways. But it takes more than just talent to become an effective actor — passion is essential. Passion enables […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-power-of-passion-for-acting/feed/ 0 Unlocking the Six Secrets of Acting https://www.nycastings.com/unlocking-the-six-secrets-of-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unlocking-the-six-secrets-of-acting https://www.nycastings.com/unlocking-the-six-secrets-of-acting/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:48:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23645 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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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/unlocking-the-six-secrets-of-acting/feed/ 0 How to Expertly Convey Negative Emotions Via Body Language https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-expertly-convey-negative-emotions-via-body-language/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-expertly-convey-negative-emotions-via-body-language https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-expertly-convey-negative-emotions-via-body-language/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:47:22 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23634 This article delves deeper into body language, particularly, the negative kind. It’s a follow-up to our previous article Too Much Body Language can Destroy Your Performance. Be sure to check it out if you missed it because there are some great examples you can learn from. Body language is an essential tool of communication, and one […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-expertly-convey-negative-emotions-via-body-language/feed/ 0 5 Tips for Mastering Method Acting https://www.nycastings.com/5-tips-for-mastering-method-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-tips-for-mastering-method-acting https://www.nycastings.com/5-tips-for-mastering-method-acting/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:49:28 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23581 For aspiring actors looking to take their craft to the next level, method acting is a powerful tool. It involves becoming fully immersed in a character in order to create a more authentic and realistic performance. Actors will benefit from learning how to focus on details and use techniques like emotion memory and substitution to […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/5-tips-for-mastering-method-acting/feed/ 0 Everyone Should Take Acting Classes https://www.nycastings.com/everyone-should-take-acting-classes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everyone-should-take-acting-classes https://www.nycastings.com/everyone-should-take-acting-classes/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:16:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23332 Do you take acting classes? Well, you should. All aspiring and working actors should – they’d be like bodybuilders without a gym membership if they didn’t – but acting classes aren’t just for actors. The skills and techniques taught in an acting class are helpful for anyone in any profession. Whether you’re looking to improve your communication skills, work […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/everyone-should-take-acting-classes/feed/ 0 The Art of Monologuing: How to Capture and Hold the Attention of Your Audience https://www.nycastings.com/the-art-of-monologuing-how-to-capture-and-hold-the-attention-of-your-audience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-art-of-monologuing-how-to-capture-and-hold-the-attention-of-your-audience https://www.nycastings.com/the-art-of-monologuing-how-to-capture-and-hold-the-attention-of-your-audience/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:09:12 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23045 If you want to be a successful actor, there are a few things you need to master. First and foremost is your monologue. A monologue is a speech that is given by an individual, typically in a dramatic play. It can be any length, but ideally should be no shorter than 8 minutes and no […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-art-of-monologuing-how-to-capture-and-hold-the-attention-of-your-audience/feed/ 0 Tips to Gain Confidence and Boost Your Performance https://www.nycastings.com/tips-to-gain-confidence-and-boost-your-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-to-gain-confidence-and-boost-your-performance https://www.nycastings.com/tips-to-gain-confidence-and-boost-your-performance/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:37:23 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22986 The importance of confidence for actors cannot be understated. A lack of confidence can be crippling for an actor, leading to a performance that falls flat. Conversely, a confident actor is able to command the stage and deliver a powerful performance. In order to be successful, actors must have confidence in their ability to engage […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/tips-to-gain-confidence-and-boost-your-performance/feed/ 0 How To Teach a Child About Acting https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-teach-a-child-about-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-teach-a-child-about-acting https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-teach-a-child-about-acting/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:20:32 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22806 The first step in teaching a child about acting is to help them understand the basics of the craft. This includes explaining what acting is, what it means to be an actor, and what skills are necessary for the profession. It’s also important to help children understand the different types of acting, such as stage, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-teach-a-child-about-acting/feed/ 0 Actor Dhruv Uday Singh of Good Trouble Improvs His Way Through This Interview https://www.nycastings.com/actor-dhruv-uday-singh-of-good-trouble-improvs-his-way-through-this-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-dhruv-uday-singh-of-good-trouble-improvs-his-way-through-this-interview https://www.nycastings.com/actor-dhruv-uday-singh-of-good-trouble-improvs-his-way-through-this-interview/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:59:24 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=19165 Dhruv Uday Singh of Freeform’s Good Trouble is an actor, a serious comedian and an improv extraordinaire. In the acting world, improv, otherwise known as improvisation, “is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Often improvisers will take […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actor-dhruv-uday-singh-of-good-trouble-improvs-his-way-through-this-interview/feed/ 0 5 Top Improv Movie Scenes https://www.nycastings.com/5-top-improv-movie-scenes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-top-improv-movie-scenes https://www.nycastings.com/5-top-improv-movie-scenes/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:32:03 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=17790 When we talk about the greatest movie scenes of all time, sometimes it’s easy to forget all the work that goes into them – and all the takes. That is, what you see on the screen, that couple of hours that’s burned into our memories, all those beautiful, epic, heart-rending and iconic moments we all […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/5-top-improv-movie-scenes/feed/ 0 How Doing Stand-Up Comedy Can Fuel Your Acting Career https://www.nycastings.com/how-doing-stand-up-comedy-can-fuel-your-acting-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-doing-stand-up-comedy-can-fuel-your-acting-career https://www.nycastings.com/how-doing-stand-up-comedy-can-fuel-your-acting-career/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:16:45 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=16145 So an actor walks into a comedy club… That’s it, there’s no joke here, just a thought: when was the last time you deliberately took yourself out of your comfort zone as a performer? Like, REALLY out there?  Most of us talk about pushing ourselves and stretching our internal boundaries as actors, but the truth […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-doing-stand-up-comedy-can-fuel-your-acting-career/feed/ 0 Why Improv Class Is The Most Important One You Will Ever Take https://www.nycastings.com/why-improv-class-is-the-most-important-one-you-will-ever-take/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-improv-class-is-the-most-important-one-you-will-ever-take https://www.nycastings.com/why-improv-class-is-the-most-important-one-you-will-ever-take/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:51:49 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=16116 As dedicated actors, we all know the importance of constantly challenging ourselves. We try new things, delve into art forms we haven’t previously explored, and of course we’re always on the lookout for new classes to take. And while no one would challenge the value of taking a scene study class, or a technique class, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/why-improv-class-is-the-most-important-one-you-will-ever-take/feed/ 0 What Type Of Acting Class Is Right For You? https://www.nycastings.com/what-type-of-acting-class-is-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-type-of-acting-class-is-right-for-you https://www.nycastings.com/what-type-of-acting-class-is-right-for-you/#comments Mon, 13 May 2019 14:51:14 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15892 “I’ll always be there because I’m a skilled professional actor. Whether or not I’ve any talent is beside the point.” – Michael Caine Does everyone remember when they booked their first paying gig? It’s truly an amazing feeling –  whether you’re dressing up as a princess for a kid’s party, planted firmly at the back […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/what-type-of-acting-class-is-right-for-you/feed/ 0 Be a Dragon-Rider: Increase Your Chances of Getting Cast By Improving Your Improv Game https://www.nycastings.com/be-a-dragon-rider-increase-your-chances-of-getting-cast-by-improving-your-improv-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-dragon-rider-increase-your-chances-of-getting-cast-by-improving-your-improv-game https://www.nycastings.com/be-a-dragon-rider-increase-your-chances-of-getting-cast-by-improving-your-improv-game/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:32:18 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15660 As actors, what brings many of us joy in the work is that sense of riding a dragon when you step on stage or in front of the camera. No, that wasn’t a backhanded Game of Thrones reference, (although, did you SEE that third episode of the final season, OMG!!). Sorry, where were we? Right. […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/be-a-dragon-rider-increase-your-chances-of-getting-cast-by-improving-your-improv-game/feed/ 0 Five Reasons Every Actor Should Do Improv https://www.nycastings.com/five-reasons-every-actor-should-do-improv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-reasons-every-actor-should-do-improv https://www.nycastings.com/five-reasons-every-actor-should-do-improv/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2017 17:08:28 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=10338 If you go out to see theater on a regular basis–and you really should, not only to support theater in general as well as your friends’ shows, but also to contribute to your ongoing education as an actor–you’ve probably seen an improvisation show. And yes, there is of course some really incredible and well-done improv […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/five-reasons-every-actor-should-do-improv/feed/ 0 5 Ways to Boost Your Acting Bookings! With Anthony Pichette, Casting Director at Sidecar Casting https://www.nycastings.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-acting-bookings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-ways-to-boost-your-acting-bookings https://www.nycastings.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-acting-bookings/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/wpblog/5-ways-to-boost-your-bookings-with-anthony-pichette-casting-director-at-sidecar-casting-2/ Everyone can use a little change. Especially when it’s for the better! So go ahead and get ready to make a difference in the way you approach auditions, with these 5 deep insights from Anthony Pichette – a casting director who knows a lot about the power of mixing things up. Just recently, Anthony Pichette […]

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