NYCastings - DirectSubmit » television 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 Navigating the Digital Age – Personal Branding for Modern Actors https://www.nycastings.com/navigating-the-digital-age-personal-branding-for-modern-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-the-digital-age-personal-branding-for-modern-actors https://www.nycastings.com/navigating-the-digital-age-personal-branding-for-modern-actors/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:43:57 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24624 In today’s interconnected society, ahem, The Digital Age, acting has evolved into a multifaceted art that extends well beyond conventional stages and screens. Modern actors face the task of mastering not just their craft but also adapting to the complexities brought forth by the digital revolution. With online spaces blurring the boundaries between personal and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/navigating-the-digital-age-personal-branding-for-modern-actors/feed/ 0 Behind the Curtain: What Families of Child Actors Go Through https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:50:33 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24043 Behind the curtain — the real lowdown of what show biz families go through — is a topic rarely discussed. From the early days of Hollywood to the present, child actors have always been a significant part of the entertainment industry. They’re often cast in movies, television shows, commercials and plays because of their natural […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-curtain-what-families-of-child-actors-go-through/feed/ 0 The Actor’s Lexicon: Understanding Acting Terms and Phrases https://www.nycastings.com/the-actors-lexicon-understanding-acting-terms-and-phrases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-actors-lexicon-understanding-acting-terms-and-phrases https://www.nycastings.com/the-actors-lexicon-understanding-acting-terms-and-phrases/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:12:59 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23660 Acting, like any other field of art, has its own unique terminology. If you’re looking to enter the world of acting or just curious to learn more about this creative pursuit, understanding these terms is essential. From terminology related to the physical act of performing on stage or in front of a camera, to terms […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-actors-lexicon-understanding-acting-terms-and-phrases/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 A Life in Progress: The Evolution of a Character https://www.nycastings.com/a-life-in-progress-the-evolution-of-a-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-life-in-progress-the-evolution-of-a-character https://www.nycastings.com/a-life-in-progress-the-evolution-of-a-character/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:57:40 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23081 In a work of fiction, a character undergoes an evolution as the story progresses. This is often due to the character’s interactions with other characters, as well as the challenges they face. The result is a changed person, who is sometimes unrecognizable from the original version. This transformation can be both positive and negative, depending […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/a-life-in-progress-the-evolution-of-a-character/feed/ 0 Shut Up and Listen: How to be a Great Scene Partner https://www.nycastings.com/shut-up-and-listen-how-to-be-a-great-scene-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shut-up-and-listen-how-to-be-a-great-scene-partner https://www.nycastings.com/shut-up-and-listen-how-to-be-a-great-scene-partner/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:04:45 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22928 In order to be a great scene partner, one must be able to understand and respect the personal boundaries of their fellow actors. They must also be able to work together as a team in order to create a believable and compelling scene. Furthermore, a great scene partner should be able to listen attentively and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/shut-up-and-listen-how-to-be-a-great-scene-partner/feed/ 0 6 Acting Careers That Will Surprise You https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:26:38 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22900 There are many different careers in the acting industry. Some of the most common actors and actresses work in Television, Film, Theater, as TV/Radio presenters, do Voiceovers and work as Stunt Performers. Each of these careers has its own unique set of skills and requirements. Actors and actresses typically need to have strong acting skills […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/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 Three Critical Steps Actors Can Take to Solve Problems https://www.nycastings.com/three-critical-steps-actors-can-take-to-solve-problems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-critical-steps-actors-can-take-to-solve-problems https://www.nycastings.com/three-critical-steps-actors-can-take-to-solve-problems/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:10:54 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22262 Albert Einstein had a point when he said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” The point being that being aware of the problem will help you solve it. When you decided to become an actor, did you realize […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/three-critical-steps-actors-can-take-to-solve-problems/feed/ 0 The Nevers Amy Manson – I Regret That I’ve Sacrificed Family and Friend Time Whilst Preparing for Roles https://www.nycastings.com/the-nevers-amy-manson-i-regret-that-ive-sacrificed-family-and-friend-time-whilst-preparing-for-roles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nevers-amy-manson-i-regret-that-ive-sacrificed-family-and-friend-time-whilst-preparing-for-roles https://www.nycastings.com/the-nevers-amy-manson-i-regret-that-ive-sacrificed-family-and-friend-time-whilst-preparing-for-roles/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:29:49 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21390 Actor Amy Manson plays one of the most interesting characters in HBO’s original series, The Nevers. Being in all of the episodes certainly makes for a grueling schedule. That, coupled with Amy’s desire to always do her best to bring a character to life, comes with sacrifice. We always hear people asking, “How do you […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-nevers-amy-manson-i-regret-that-ive-sacrificed-family-and-friend-time-whilst-preparing-for-roles/feed/ 0 Zach Avery: When You Don’t Have a Plan B, You Make Sure Plan A Works https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:06:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20590 Zach Avery shares his work ethic on how he got to L.A. and climbed the ranks of the working actor. When you have a dream, a passion, your focus should always be clear. The entertainment field is saturated with great talent, people with millions of followers and let’s not forget that sometimes you are in […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/zach-avery-when-you-dont-have-a-plan-b-you-make-sure-plan-a-works/feed/ 0 Creator Michelle Lovretta of Killjoys and Lost Girl on Keeping the Story Alive https://www.nycastings.com/creator-michelle-lovretta-of-killjoys-and-lost-girl-on-keeping-the-story-alive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creator-michelle-lovretta-of-killjoys-and-lost-girl-on-keeping-the-story-alive https://www.nycastings.com/creator-michelle-lovretta-of-killjoys-and-lost-girl-on-keeping-the-story-alive/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:28:27 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=14683 Television is a great beast that we’d all love to conquer. As actors, we want to be able to develop a character, and having a series that runs multiple seasons is the way to do just that. It’s all about keeping the story alive! The several tiers the production goes through to finally get to […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/creator-michelle-lovretta-of-killjoys-and-lost-girl-on-keeping-the-story-alive/feed/ 0 Actors – 5 Tips to Ignite On-Screen Chemistry https://www.nycastings.com/actors-5-hot-ways-to-spark-on-screen-chemistry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-5-hot-ways-to-spark-on-screen-chemistry https://www.nycastings.com/actors-5-hot-ways-to-spark-on-screen-chemistry/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:45:43 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=9820 “It’s when there’s a genuine connection between people that makes On-Screen Chemistry pop.” You’ve seen it. You’ve loved it. But just how do they do it?! As a viewer, I get jazzed when there’s something magical about two actors portraying characters that have that extra “something” — that little extra umph that no one can […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-5-hot-ways-to-spark-on-screen-chemistry/feed/ 0 Heléne Yorke Gives Us a Glimpse At Her Early Acting Career https://www.nycastings.com/helene-yorke-gives-us-a-glimpse-at-her-early-acting-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=helene-yorke-gives-us-a-glimpse-at-her-early-acting-career https://www.nycastings.com/helene-yorke-gives-us-a-glimpse-at-her-early-acting-career/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2017 02:05:26 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=8327 Heléne Yorke – I moved to the city with $3k my father lent me and about five boxes of things. I had two roommates, no furniture, and was routinely stretching $20 as far as I could. Actress Heléne Yorke is a face you’ll recognize from Broadway, as well as television’s Masters of Sex and most […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/helene-yorke-gives-us-a-glimpse-at-her-early-acting-career/feed/ 0 Television & Broadway Young Performers Logan Smith & Athan Sporek Discuss Life https://www.nycastings.com/television-broadway-young-performers-logan-smith-athan-sporek-discuss-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=television-broadway-young-performers-logan-smith-athan-sporek-discuss-life https://www.nycastings.com/television-broadway-young-performers-logan-smith-athan-sporek-discuss-life/#comments Sat, 04 Mar 2017 04:32:26 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=8136 Television boy Logan Smith – Professional Photos by David Kaptein Photography. Broadway boy Athan Sporek – Photo by Matina Sporek. What’s that saying? “Boys will be boys.” Well, guess what? Not THESE Broadway and television boys… Logan Smith of NBC’s Blindspot and Athan Sporek of Broadway’s A Bronx Tale are not even teenagers yet, but […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/television-broadway-young-performers-logan-smith-athan-sporek-discuss-life/feed/ 0 If I Can Tell You’re Acting, Then You’re Not Acting https://www.nycastings.com/if-i-can-tell-youre-acting-then-youre-not-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-i-can-tell-youre-acting-then-youre-not-acting https://www.nycastings.com/if-i-can-tell-youre-acting-then-youre-not-acting/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:09:32 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5643 “If you think you don’t need a refresher acting class, you’re dead wrong.” I was torn between titles for this article, so I decided to stick with my original thought which was “If I Can Tell You’re Acting, Then You’re Not Acting.” (The other title was “How to Get Away with Acting” – a play […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/if-i-can-tell-youre-acting-then-youre-not-acting/feed/ 0 Behind the Scenes with The 100’s AARON GINSBURG – Supervising Producer & Writer https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-100s-aaron-ginsburg-supervising-producer-writer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-scenes-with-the-100s-aaron-ginsburg-supervising-producer-writer https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-100s-aaron-ginsburg-supervising-producer-writer/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=4951 Heh. I’m dryly laughing at myself because I have never been at a loss for words…until now. I mean really, when have you ever seen me not be able to write a proper intro? AARON GINSBURG, the Supervising Producer and one of the writers of the CW’s The 100 left me gasping for air and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-100s-aaron-ginsburg-supervising-producer-writer/feed/ 0 Auditions: SUBMIT and FORGET https://www.nycastings.com/auditions-submit-and-forget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auditions-submit-and-forget https://www.nycastings.com/auditions-submit-and-forget/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2015 03:50:01 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=4907 We, as humans, tend to overthink situations. An audition is a situation. No matter where you are in your career, going on an audition gets your blood pumping and the adrenaline just doesn’t stop. You’re so excited you have trouble sleeping and you can’t think about anything else. Even answering emails is a quick 1-2-3 […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/auditions-submit-and-forget/feed/ 0 Commercials 101 w Actor David Banks and CD Sue Crystal https://www.nycastings.com/commercials-101-w-actor-david-banks-cd-sue-crystal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commercials-101-w-actor-david-banks-cd-sue-crystal https://www.nycastings.com/commercials-101-w-actor-david-banks-cd-sue-crystal/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:48:50 +0000 http://www.nycastings.com/?p=5712 What do you get when you cross the dorkiest actor alive with one of the most prominent Casting Directors in NYC? Don’t think too hard because there’s no answer. Ahem. Let’s talk about commercials! You’ve seen DAVID BANKS on the big and little screens, you’ve laughed with David Banks, you’ve laughed AT David Banks… Just […]

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