NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Meryl Streep 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 Discover Your Unique Acting Type in 5 Simple Steps https://www.nycastings.com/discover-your-unique-acting-type-in-5-simple-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discover-your-unique-acting-type-in-5-simple-steps https://www.nycastings.com/discover-your-unique-acting-type-in-5-simple-steps/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:36:55 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24028 As an aspiring actor, finding your “type” is a crucial step in the journey to success. Your type is the category of characters you are most suited to play based on your physical appearance, personality, and acting style. It is an essential tool for actors and casting directors alike, helping to make the audition process […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/discover-your-unique-acting-type-in-5-simple-steps/feed/ 0 Casting Director Julie Schubert on Making Choices https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:29:32 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25545 Julie Schubert, an Emmy Award-winning casting director known for her exceptional ability to recognize talent and pair actors with roles that bring characters to life, brings us great insight as to her casting process. With a remarkable eye for detail and a deep understanding of the craft, Schubert has cast for some of the most […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/casting-director-julie-schubert-on-making-choices/feed/ 0 Acting is Reacting – A Guide for Actors https://www.nycastings.com/acting-is-reacting-a-guide-for-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acting-is-reacting-a-guide-for-actors https://www.nycastings.com/acting-is-reacting-a-guide-for-actors/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:06:58 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25414 Acting is often described as the art of living truthfully under imaginary terms. One of the most fundamental aspects of this is the concept that “acting is reacting.” This means that authentic performance comes from genuine responses to the stimuli provided by the other actors and the environment within a scene. Let’s explain what this […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/acting-is-reacting-a-guide-for-actors/feed/ 0 Sustainable Acting Careers — Longevity in the Industry https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:48:54 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25036 Sustainable acting careers. Is there really such a thing? The commonly held perception of an actor’s profession is one of glamour, featuring red carpet events, accolades, and high-profile film debuts. Yet, the reality of forging a prosperous acting career entails confronting myriad challenges, intense competition, and the continuous pursuit of personal and vocational growth. This […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/feed/ 0 Surviving and Thriving in the Theater World: Tips for Stage Actors https://www.nycastings.com/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-theater-world-tips-for-stage-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surviving-and-thriving-in-the-theater-world-tips-for-stage-actors https://www.nycastings.com/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-theater-world-tips-for-stage-actors/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:11:22 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24890 Surviving and thriving. Oh boy! As a stage actor, you embody more than mere performance; you’re an artist who infuses stories with vitality through a fusion of skill, passion, and steadfast dedication. Embrace certain strategies to not just survive but thrive in the competitive theater world. Read our comprehensive guide with practical tips: Understanding the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-theater-world-tips-for-stage-actors/feed/ 0 20 Great Acting Advice Quotes from Great Actors https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:26:47 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24873 In the captivating realm of acting, guidance from seasoned luminaries offers a beacon for both aspiring and experienced actors. This collection of insightful quotes, ranging from Craig MacDonald’s instinctive approach to Meryl Streep’s profound honesty, provides more than wisdom—it charts a course through the challenges and triumphs in an actor’s journey. Embracing vulnerability, valuing personal […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/feed/ 0 Method Acting Demystified – Pros, Cons and Misconceptions https://www.nycastings.com/method-acting-demystified-pros-cons-and-misconceptions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=method-acting-demystified-pros-cons-and-misconceptions https://www.nycastings.com/method-acting-demystified-pros-cons-and-misconceptions/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:55:11 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24857 Method acting, a technique that has stirred both admiration and controversy in the acting world, remains a topic of fascination and debate. This acting technique, known for its depth and intensity, has a rich history and an array of famous proponents. However, it also carries with it a basket of misconceptions. History and Evolution Method […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/method-acting-demystified-pros-cons-and-misconceptions/feed/ 0 Handling Rejection in the Acting Industry https://www.nycastings.com/handling-rejection-in-the-acting-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handling-rejection-in-the-acting-industry https://www.nycastings.com/handling-rejection-in-the-acting-industry/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24580 Being an actor requires an immense amount of skill, dedication, and persistence. While the allure of bright lights, acclaim, and artistic fulfillment draws many to the acting avenue, it’s equally marked by a multitude of rejections. These are not just professional setbacks but can also be deeply personal, since actors often bring a lot of […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/handling-rejection-in-the-acting-industry/feed/ 0 Mastering the Art of Voice Modulation: A Guide for Actors https://www.nycastings.com/mastering-the-art-of-voice-modulation-a-guide-for-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mastering-the-art-of-voice-modulation-a-guide-for-actors https://www.nycastings.com/mastering-the-art-of-voice-modulation-a-guide-for-actors/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:14:55 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24490 Acting is an art form that involves the entire being, and the voice plays a pivotal role in it. Voice modulation is the ability to adapt one’s voice which can breathe life into a character, making it seem more real and relatable. Understanding Voice Modulation Voice modulation refers to the act of manipulating or adapting one’s voice […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/mastering-the-art-of-voice-modulation-a-guide-for-actors/feed/ 0 Beyond Gender: How Drag Acting Challenges Traditional Acting Conventions https://www.nycastings.com/beyond-gender-how-drag-acting-challenges-traditional-acting-conventions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-gender-how-drag-acting-challenges-traditional-acting-conventions https://www.nycastings.com/beyond-gender-how-drag-acting-challenges-traditional-acting-conventions/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23991 Drag acting is a form of performance art that involves performers, often members of the LGBTQ+ community, dressing up in exaggerated costumes and makeup to portray characters of a different gender or identity. While drag acting has long been a part of LGBTQ+ culture, it has gained mainstream popularity in recent years. At its core, […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/beyond-gender-how-drag-acting-challenges-traditional-acting-conventions/feed/ 0 Embracing Vulnerability: The Power of Authenticity in Acting https://www.nycastings.com/embracing-vulnerability-the-power-of-authenticity-in-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=embracing-vulnerability-the-power-of-authenticity-in-acting https://www.nycastings.com/embracing-vulnerability-the-power-of-authenticity-in-acting/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:29:56 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23707 Being vulnerable on stage and screen is a crucial part of the acting process. It requires letting go of your insecurities and exposing your innermost emotions to an audience. This level of vulnerability can be unsettling, but it’s also what makes acting so powerful. When you’re able to be vulnerable, you’re able to create a […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/embracing-vulnerability-the-power-of-authenticity-in-acting/feed/ 0 What is Method Acting? https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-method-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-method-acting https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-method-acting/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:29:31 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23595 Method acting is a technique used by actors to help them fully embody the character they are playing. It involves using personal experiences and emotions to bring authenticity and depth to the character’s portrayal on stage or screen. Method actors may also use improvisation, sense memory exercises, and other techniques to help them connect with […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/what-is-method-acting/feed/ 0 6 Secrets of Great Actors: What You Can Learn https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:29:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23375 Some of the world’s greatest actors have a few secrets up their sleeves that help them to become the amazing performers they are. These secrets, while they may be different for each actor, all share one common goal: to create a believable and compelling character that audiences will love. Or hate, as in the case […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/feed/ 0 Are You a Highly Sensitive Actor Playing a Highly Sensitive Character? https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:21:27 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23133 Actors are often thought of as confident, outgoing people. However, many actors are actually highly sensitive. Being highly sensitive means that you are easily overwhelmed by stimuli and you feel things deeply. This can be both a blessing and a curse for actors. On one hand, it allows them to connect with their characters and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/feed/ 0 A Reflection of How a Character Mirrors an Actor https://www.nycastings.com/a-reflection-of-how-a-character-mirrors-an-actor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-reflection-of-how-a-character-mirrors-an-actor https://www.nycastings.com/a-reflection-of-how-a-character-mirrors-an-actor/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:54:07 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22831 Characters can be reflections of ourselves, whether we realize it or not. They can show us sides of ourselves that we might not want to see, or that we might be trying to ignore. But they can also be teachers, showing us how to grow and change. In my experience, the most powerful and useful […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-reflection-of-how-a-character-mirrors-an-actor/feed/ 0 Should an Actor Judge Their Character? https://www.nycastings.com/should-an-actor-judge-their-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-an-actor-judge-their-character https://www.nycastings.com/should-an-actor-judge-their-character/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:05:28 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22791 Should an actor judge their character? This question could be taken in multiple ways: – Should an actor judge the character they’re playing? – Should an actor judge their own character as a real life person? – Does a character judge the actor? (Readers, I love this one! Flipside!) Playing a Character In general, you […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/should-an-actor-judge-their-character/feed/ 0 Five Secret Tips to Being a Great Actor https://www.nycastings.com/five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor https://www.nycastings.com/five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:18:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22723 It’s easy to be a great actor, right? You take a few classes and wa-lah! You land an agent and get a great gig as the lead in a high grossing movie like Top Gun: Maverick or Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Yeah…..uh, no. The below Five Secret Tips will help you go […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor/feed/ 0 Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill Actress Morgan Dudley on Determination https://www.nycastings.com/broadways-jagged-little-pill-actress-morgan-dudley-on-determination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=broadways-jagged-little-pill-actress-morgan-dudley-on-determination https://www.nycastings.com/broadways-jagged-little-pill-actress-morgan-dudley-on-determination/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:36:56 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22326 Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill Actress Morgan Dudley plays the rebellious, bisexual teenage lead, Frankie Healy, who is determined to find her own voice in suburban Connecticut. It took a lot of determination and courage to take over the role, which was originated by Celia Rose Gooding. When Broadway returned after the pandemic shutdown, Morgan was […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/broadways-jagged-little-pill-actress-morgan-dudley-on-determination/feed/ 0 The Three Steps That Prove Show Business is Rough Business https://www.nycastings.com/the-three-steps-that-prove-show-business-is-rough-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-three-steps-that-prove-show-business-is-rough-business https://www.nycastings.com/the-three-steps-that-prove-show-business-is-rough-business/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:13:59 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22287 Execute. Achieve. Accomplish. Memorize those three words because they should be in your Script of Life. Living in today’s world is hard; it just is. You’re either in it for the count or you’re a lump on the casting couch. There is no easy way to be a part of the entertainment field. Following these […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-three-steps-that-prove-show-business-is-rough-business/feed/ 0 Netflix Child Actor Juliet Donenfeld On Pets on Set of The Big Show Show https://www.nycastings.com/netflix-child-actor-juliet-donenfeld-on-pets-on-set-of-the-big-show-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netflix-child-actor-juliet-donenfeld-on-pets-on-set-of-the-big-show-show https://www.nycastings.com/netflix-child-actor-juliet-donenfeld-on-pets-on-set-of-the-big-show-show/#comments Tue, 19 May 2020 16:23:32 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=19796 Juliet Donenfeld,10 years old, is currently a leading lady on Netflix’s The Big Show Show with WWE star Paul Wight and That ‘70s Show’s Allison Munn. Juliet is no beginner to the entertainment field. You may recognize her from The Laundromat with Meryl Streep, Better Call Saul, animations such as Pete the Cat, a voice […]

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