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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 ...

East Coast vs. West Coast. Oh, boy, here we go! The entertainment industry in the United States is dominated by New York and California. Despite providing actors with varied opportunities, these states have unique qualities that differentiate them. This piece ...

Welcome to an exclusive DirectSubmit NYCastings interview with Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, the actress who has made her mark on the iconic series Star Trek: Picard. We had the privilege of delving into Ashlei’s journey, from her initial introduction to the ...

This is show business, and just like any business, there are bills, expenses and financial responsibilities. From paying taxes to purchasing insurance, child actors have to plan ahead and be financially responsible in order to manage their earnings. Understanding what ...

Over the past couple of weeks, we gave you the Introduction Guide for Parents of Child Actors Part I and Part II. Now we bring you the concluding part of this series, which discusses how to cultivate a healthy mindset ...

The dream of becoming an actor is one that’s captivated young people for centuries. The glamour, fame and artistry associated with the profession is alluring to many children. Whether your child is just beginning to express a desire to pursue ...

Being a parent of a child actor can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s also one that comes with unique challenges. From finding the right acting classes to navigating auditions, there’s a lot for parents to learn. This guide ...

Every actor has their own unique pre-show rituals that help them prepare for a performance. Whether it’s an intense warm up or just a few moments of meditation, these rituals can become essential for any actor to get in the ...

Anti-Semitism is creeping back up. Or perhaps it never went away but is more prevalent in our lives due to instant news and social media. What does anti-Semitism have to do with acting? I’ll tell you… Steven Skybell has reprised ...

In today’s society, we’re seeing an influx of different cultures in the entertainment field. With this comes a new wave of actors who are auditioning with different accents. This can be a great advantage for landing a role. Auditioning with ...

New York is the city of opportunity and there is no better place to start your child’s career than with a New York City talent agent. But before you start calling around, you need to ask yourself: Are you and ...

Actor Kevin Mambo, who can currently be seen on the Netflix drama, Hit & Run and upcoming film Rustin, started from scratch…twice. As much as it pains me to say this, back in the day, when an actor started their ...

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. ...

Find Modeling Agency Open Call Dates and Times Casting notices for models of all types. Fashion, Commercial, Real People, Showroom Modeling, Parts Modeling, Plus Size Models, Child Models, Teen Models, Alternative Models, Influencers and Babies. Talent: See what’s listed now Agencies: Add ...

23 year old actor Ashley Ganger of Netflix’s Grand Army booked her starring role with no prior acting experience. How, how, how??? And what was going through her mind during the process? Netflix’s recently released series GRAND ARMY is a Young ...

LAILA ROBINS, who portrays the character of often misunderstood, ruthless KGB double agent Katarina Rostova in NBC’s The Blacklist says, “The readiness is ALL”. What does Laila mean, exactly? Well, actors, you’re about to get an eyeful of delicious reading ...

Richard Jordan is a New York City-based casting director that has cast everything from viral music videos to commercials, voiceovers to indie films (and more). Although I’ve spoken to a few casting directors who were former actors, Mr. Jordan is ...