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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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Why Acting Is the Most Ridiculous and Fun Profession Out There

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:56:45 +0000

Acting is one of the most bizarre and ridiculous professions out there. It involves pretending to be someone else for hours on end, all while wearing clothes that someone else picked out for you. It’s like being a human mannequin, but with a lot more talking and emotion. One of the most important aspects of […]

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Hayley Sales on Breaking Down Barriers – A Candid Interview with the Multi-Talented Artist

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:34:41 +0000

Hayley Sales is a singer-songwriter, actress and advocate who has made it her mission to promote a healthier world through her art and activism. In this candid interview, Hayley opens up about her personal experiences with marginalization and how she uses her platform to raise awareness and inspire change. From her early days in the […]

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Unlocking the Six Secrets of Acting

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:48:53 +0000

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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Behind the Glitz: Running a Theater Business

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:48:47 +0000

Running a theater business is an exciting but daunting task. It requires immense dedication and hard work to make sure the show is successful, especially if you have kids in the play. For most people, this is a dream come true, as it allows them to combine their love of theater with their passion for […]

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How To Teach a Child About Acting

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:20:32 +0000

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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The Nevers Amy Manson – I Regret That I’ve Sacrificed Family and Friend Time Whilst Preparing for Roles

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:29:49 +0000

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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Nancy Drew’s Aadila Dosani: The Magic Is in the YES

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:41:51 +0000

The CW’s Nancy Drew actress, Aadila Dosani, is a “yes” person. Opportunities are out there and Aadila wants you to take every single one that comes along your way. You never know when you’re going to hit that gem of a job. I’m sure you’ve read several times how many actors have passed on a […]

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Zach Avery: When You Don’t Have a Plan B, You Make Sure Plan A Works

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:06:26 +0000

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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Stargirl Actor Neil Jackson: Be Free to Experience the Scene Fresh Each Time

Ilana Rapp — Sun, 10 May 2020 14:43:52 +0000

DC Universe Stargirl actor Neil Jackson didn’t realize something was missing in his early acting years – the ability to let loose and explore his characters. By taking the script and his characters so literally, it created a strict effect which didn’t allow Neil to play off the other actors; he wasn’t able to flesh […]

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WILD HONEY – Adult Female – Dramedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:02:31 +0000

WILD HONEY – Anna Petrovna confronts her husband about his deceit. 1-2 min. ANNA PETROVNA – How can you say that? How can you lie to me, on such a night as this, beneath such a sky? Tell your lies in autumn, if you must, in the gloom and the mud, but not now, not here. […]

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FENCES – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:44:44 +0000

FENCES – Rose finally tells Troy how she feels. Dramatic monologue for adult female. 1-2 min. ROSE: I been standing with you! I been right here with you, Troy. I got a life too. I gave eighteen years of my life to stand in the same spot with you. Don’t you think I ever wanted other things? […]

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SNAKEBIT – Adult Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:29:24 +0000

SNAKEBIT – Jonathan reassures Michael that everything will be okay. 1-2 min. JONATHAN: I can’t believe you never told me you slept with my wife three months before I was married. Don’t say anything. I don’t want you to say anything. I just think there’s been too many secrets at the table, that’s all. I don’t […]

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SPIKE HEELS – Adult Female – Dramedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:03:21 +0000

SPIKE HEELS – Georgie tells off Lydia. 1-2 min. GEORGIE – I understand you all right. This part, I think I got down solid. But what I don’t have, you know- what I want to know is- if you’re so fucking real, Lydia, then what the hell are you doing here? I mean, if you’re so […]

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PROOF – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:49:25 +0000

PROOF – Catherine gave up her life and schooling to take care of her father until his recent death. 1-2 min. CATHERINE: I lived with him. I spent my life with him. I fed him. Talked to him. Tried to listen when he talked. Talked to people who weren’t there . . . Watched him shuffling around […]

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CRIMES OF THE HEART – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:38:11 +0000

CRIMES OF THE HEART: Babe tells the court what happened after shooting her husband. 2-3 min. BABE: After I shot Zackery, I put the gun down on the piano bench, and then I went out into the kitchen and made up a pitcher of lemonade. I was dying of thirst. My mouth was just as dry […]

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LAUNDRY AND BOURBON – Adult Female – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:31:44 +0000

LAUNDRY AND BOURBON – Hattie talks on the phone with her children. 1-2 min. HATTIE: Say mind if I use your phone? Figure I better check on the kids. No telling what devilment they’ve gotten up to. (Dialing.) Everything gonna turn out fine you’ll see. (On the phone.) Hello? Cheryl? Cheryl dear, this is Mommy. . . Mommy. . . […]

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RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:16:59 +0000

RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS – Waverly tries to explain to Andrew what it’s like having a twin. 2-3 min. WAVERLY: Do you know what it’s like to have a twin? No you don’t. Because it’s really different from not having one. It’s so much different and better, you can’t even imagine! And if something’s happened to her … […]

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THIS IS OUR YOUTH – Young Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:12:48 +0000

THIS IS OUR YOUTH – Jessica Goldman, an “anxiously insightful” fashion student, comes over and Warren hopes that he can use the money to entice her into bed. 2-3 min. JESSICA: Don’t you guys get into like, comparing notes and stuff? Well…OK…It’s just – This is getting a little weird now, because when I talked to […]

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IT’S ONLY A PLAY – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:01:38 +0000

IT’S ONLY A PLAY – Virginia, the star of the fictional play, complains about her agent. Dramatic Monologue for adult female. 1-2 min. VIRGINIA: They ain’t doing anything. They tried that number on me out in Hollywood. “You’re only as good as your last picture.” My agent told me. “Bullshit,” I told him. “Nothing’s as bad […]

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