NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Jennifer Aniston 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 Zurin Villanueva Starring as Tina Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-zurin-villanueva-starring-as-tina-turner-in-tina-the-tina-turner-musical/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-interview-with-zurin-villanueva-starring-as-tina-turner-in-tina-the-tina-turner-musical https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-zurin-villanueva-starring-as-tina-turner-in-tina-the-tina-turner-musical/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:50:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24596 NOTE: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. True New Yorker actress, Zurin Villanueva, plays Tina Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical. But it wasn’t all cupcakes and butterflies that got Zurin to this level of her career – it was hard work – school, crazy hour auditions. Persistence paid off! You’ll […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/exclusive-interview-with-zurin-villanueva-starring-as-tina-turner-in-tina-the-tina-turner-musical/feed/ 0 7 Tips for Building Tension and Resolving Conflicts in Character Relationships https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-for-building-tension-and-resolving-conflicts-in-character-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-tips-for-building-tension-and-resolving-conflicts-in-character-relationships https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-for-building-tension-and-resolving-conflicts-in-character-relationships/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:27:27 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23716 Building tension and resolving conflicts in a character’s relationship is a key aspect of performing in romantic comedies. These elements add depth and realism to the characters and the story, making the audience more invested in the outcome of their relationship. I, for one, love a romantic comedy. Rom-com for short. To me, they’re something […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/7-tips-for-building-tension-and-resolving-conflicts-in-character-relationships/feed/ 0 Actors with Dyslexia: Overcoming the Odds https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:30:55 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23465 Dyslexia is a common learning disability (a neurological disorder) that can affect reading, writing and spelling abilities. Although it’s most often diagnosed in children, it can also affect and/or continue in adults. Many famous actors have dyslexia, including Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Keira Knightley, Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Aniston. However, having dyslexia does not have […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/feed/ 0 How Murdered and Abused Women Finally Got their Due on TV https://www.nycastings.com/how-murdered-and-abused-women-finally-got-their-due-on-tv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-murdered-and-abused-women-finally-got-their-due-on-tv https://www.nycastings.com/how-murdered-and-abused-women-finally-got-their-due-on-tv/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:40:54 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23427 Yes, TV has come a long way since the days of Leave it to Beaver and The Brady Bunch. There are now entire networks devoted to crime and violence, and many of these shows feature strong female characters who have been victimized by murder or abuse. Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid’s Tale For too long, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-murdered-and-abused-women-finally-got-their-due-on-tv/feed/ 0 The Secrets to Comedy Are Finally Revealed https://www.nycastings.com/the-secrets-to-comedy-are-finally-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-secrets-to-comedy-are-finally-revealed https://www.nycastings.com/the-secrets-to-comedy-are-finally-revealed/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:56:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23071 Comedy is often said to be one of the hardest genres to act in. Nailing the perfect comedic timing, delivery and facial expressions can be a daunting task for even the most experienced of actors. However, with a bit of practice and know-how, anyone can hone their comedic skills and become a force to be […]

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