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How to Steal the Hearts of Your Audience

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:23:43 +0000

Stealing the hearts of your audience is an art that requires a blend of skill, empathy, and authenticity. Being an actor isn’t just about going through the motions; it’s about captivating your audience and forging a lasting emotional bond that resonates even after the show is over. Here is a roadmap to assist you in […]

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Leveraging TikTok and Instagram to Kickstart Your Acting Career

Aaron Seals — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:08:08 +0000

In today’s digital age, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become powerful tools for aspiring actors to showcase their talents and kickstart their entertainment careers. With millions of users worldwide, these platforms offer unparalleled opportunities for exposure and networking. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to break into the industry, here are some […]

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10 Innovative Strategies for Actors to Stand Out in the Industry

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:07:06 +0000

True or false? Actors continually find themselves navigating a highly competitive landscape. We all know the answer is true. Standing out in such a saturated market demands not only talent and dedication but also a strategic approach to personal branding, networking, and skill enhancement. Let’s explore innovative strategies actors can employ to distinguish themselves and […]

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Emerging Acting Trends for the Upcoming Year

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:38:05 +0000

The acting industry is always evolving, with each passing year introducing fresh trends that redefine the craft, the commercial aspect, and the types of roles available. As we anticipate the upcoming year, there are numerous significant developments that actors should be aware of. These encompass alterations in casting directors’ criteria, the influence of technology, the […]

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Making the Most of the SAG-AFTRA Strike: A Guide for Actors

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:34:07 +0000

Since July 14, 2023, the American actors’ union Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike over an ongoing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Negotiations. You can read the details HERE and see an update below. While not working in the business, it’s […]

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Actors Showdown: East Coast vs. West Coast

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:53:30 +0000

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 will examine the fundamental distinctions between acting in New York and California, emphasizing the divergent […]

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Leveraging TikTok to Jumpstart Your Acting Career

Aaron Seals — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:06:07 +0000

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, TikTok has emerged as a formidable platform for content creators and aspiring actors alike. With its highly engaging format and massive user base, this popular app offers up-and-coming actors an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their talent and reach a global audience. In this article, we’ll explore how TikTok […]

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How important is my social media really?

Jim Belden — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:20:59 +0000

Social media has been a big part of our society for a few generations now, and while many people use it, it’s also quite polarizing. Some people find social media to be a fun way to connect to others, while others find it annoying! But no matter how you feel about social media, any serious […]

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Actors – Downtime is for Amateurs

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:05:42 +0000

Downtime is for amateurs. If you’re an actor and you want some downtime, then you might as well be honest and say that you just want to sleep the day away. That’s perfectly fine! We all need some time to relax and recharge. But in today’s world of stiff competition, if you want to be […]

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Social Media Monologue – Adult Females

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:16:42 +0000

SOCIAL MEDIA Monologue – A woman offends her coworker in this comedic monologue that rants about the use of social media websites. 2-3 minuteFemalesFemale INT: AN OFFICE Greta has been cornered by a coworker who is angry about being removed from Greta’s social media profile. GRETA Look, I’m sorry, Louisa, it wasn’t personal or anything. I’ve just […]

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Using Instagram to Launch Your Career

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:15:10 +0000

It’s hard to imagine in this social media-saturated world that there was a time before Facebook, before Twitter, even before MySpace. But that’s the ancient past of course. These days if you want to make a splash and grab some online eyeballs, you’re looking to Instagram, especially if you’re a performer. While platforms like Twitter […]

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Revisiting Social Media Presence For Actors

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:57:45 +0000

With social media such a dominant part of everyone’s lives these days, it’s amazing that there are still actors who shy away from jumping into the game with both feet. Not that there aren’t valid reasons for a certain caution when it comes to social media, in light of the revelations of Facebook’s playing fast […]

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Seven More Great Ways to Take Your Social Media Game to the Next Level

Kurtis Bright — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:03:04 +0000

It’s a mad, mad, mad digital world out there, and we’re all caught up in it to some degree. No matter how badly we might like to escape from the constant pull of the digital screen demanding our attention, it’s simply a fact of life these days. But there are also some truly wonderful things […]

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Six Vital Online Actors’ Tools You Aren’t Using Right

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:07:11 +0000

When you stop for a second and think about how much time people spend online, it’s hard to believe that the internet has really only been in widespread commercial use for a little over 20 years. Imagine if you were transported back to the 1980s and you were suddenly not able to access your Facebook […]

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Being Social But Smart: How Actors Can Maximize Their Social Media–Wisely

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:33:03 +0000

Let’s face it, the world we live in is hyper-connected through social media. And barring disaster, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. There’s no avoiding it: from politics to social justice movements to finding lost children to selling your stuff to finding an apartment to simply promoting the latest films and television shows, social media […]

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Social Media for Actors: Debunking Three Common Myths

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:52:27 +0000

Social media in just a few short years has become so ubiquitous that it’s simply an accepted reality of our day-to-day lives. For some of us, it’s more like our minute-to-minute lives. Think about this for a second: Facebook has only been open to the public since 2006. Twitter also has only existed since then. […]

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Putting the Biz Back in Show Biz: Four Ways Working Actors Can Help Themselves

Kurtis Bright — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:26:35 +0000

Ask any actor who has attended an open audition lately: the acting business is crowded. Every day more and more starry-eyed dreamers leave behind their small town successes and head for Hollywood or New York, seeking to parley their star turns in local theater into gold. So if a crowded field growing ever-more crowded is […]

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Building Your Brand the Right Way: Vital Social Media Rules for Actors

Kurtis Bright — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:31:57 +0000

These days, social media is everywhere you look. From the president’s multiple daily tweets to your grandma’s endless Instagram photos of her favorite cat, it seems like everyone is constantly on social networks these days. With all the time we spend liking, retweeting and snapping, sometimes it’s hard to imagine how any work gets done! […]

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Actor Branding: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Building Your Online Brand

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:30:04 +0000

You are no doubt reading this right now on your phone, tablet or computer, so you know as well as anyone that the world is truly wired. We are all interconnected in so many ways it’s difficult to fathom. On any given afternoon, a kid in Zimbabwe can view a music video that was recorded […]

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6 Easy Ways To Boost Your Acting Career: Advice from an America’s Got Talent Social Media Coordinator

Robert Peterpaul — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:45:00 +0000

In a way, the long process of sifting through talent can be viewed as a luxury the America’s Got Talent team holds. From mind-blowing performances to some acts that leave you in a whirlwind of confusion, the number one TV show of the summer aims to find the nation’s next $1 million performer. I have […]

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