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Pioneering Roles for Actors in Non-Traditional Casting

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:58:35 +0000

Stereotypes and typecasting in non-traditional roles for actors have long been a hurdle for many artists. However, the landscape is shifting as more actors are embracing roles that challenge societal norms, breaking away from the constraints of traditional casting. This change not only enriches their professional repertoire but also brings diversity and authenticity to the […]

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Producers and Directors – Decoding Roles in Film and TV Production

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:31:09 +0000

The film and television industry is known for its complex hierarchy and multitude of roles. Producers and Directors are way up there on the ladder. Before we get into examples, let’s explore the definitions. The Executive Producer (EP) often assumes the role of supreme authority within a television program, while in films, they can act […]

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The Attention Economy: How the Entertainment Field is Responding to Our Shortened Attention Spans

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:23:23 +0000

I don’t know about you, but my attention span has been disrupted over the past several years. Recently, I was asked to play a game of Scrabble and just the mere thought of sitting there for hours on end thinking about waiting for the other players to have their turn made me go bonkers. As […]

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Gregg Daniel Plays a Groundbreaking Role in 50 Cent’s For Life Prison Drama

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:16:46 +0000

Where can I start with Gregg Daniel, an actor and director who has done it all? Currently, Gregg portrays Easley Barton in 50 Cent’s For Life, which is about a prisoner who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. His […]

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Richard Schiff – Wings It!

Kelly Calabrese — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Way before The West Wing, Emmy Award winning actor Richard Schiff actually “did odd jobs in New York City.” He shared his story with NYCastings at The Creative Coalition event at Sundance… “I drove a cab in New York and that was threatening to my life,” shares Richard Schiff. ” I was headed in the […]

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