NYCastings - DirectSubmit » transgender 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 Living Authentically — Michael D. Cohen on Advocacy, Identity, and Acting https://www.nycastings.com/living-authentically-michael-d-cohen-on-advocacy-identity-and-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-authentically-michael-d-cohen-on-advocacy-identity-and-acting https://www.nycastings.com/living-authentically-michael-d-cohen-on-advocacy-identity-and-acting/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:46:35 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24528 This interview with Michael D. Cohen was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Meet Michael D. Cohen, actor and passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for his captivating portrayal of Schwoz in Nickelodeon’s beloved series Henry Danger and its successful spinoff Danger Force. Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Michael is the driving force behind the Michael D. […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/living-authentically-michael-d-cohen-on-advocacy-identity-and-acting/feed/ 0 The Pressure to Maintain a Perfect Public Image https://www.nycastings.com/the-pressure-to-maintain-a-perfect-public-image/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pressure-to-maintain-a-perfect-public-image https://www.nycastings.com/the-pressure-to-maintain-a-perfect-public-image/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:48:52 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23805 The entertainment industry is notorious for placing a high value on image and reputation. In an industry where success is often measured by popularity and public perception, celebrities and performers are constantly under pressure to maintain a flawless image. From the red carpet to social media, every move and action is scrutinized by fans, media […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-pressure-to-maintain-a-perfect-public-image/feed/ 0 How Acting Promotes Negative Values https://www.nycastings.com/how-acting-promotes-negative-values/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-acting-promotes-negative-values https://www.nycastings.com/how-acting-promotes-negative-values/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:17:30 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23492 Acting is an art form that has been around for centuries, and it has the power to both entertain and educate audiences. However, when executed poorly or without proper consideration, it can also be a conduit for promoting negative values. This article will explore how acting often encourages undesirable messages, such as racial prejudice, gender […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-acting-promotes-negative-values/feed/ 0 The CW’s Aliyah O’Brien – There’s Always Another Opportunity to Level Up https://www.nycastings.com/the-cws-aliyah-obrien-theres-always-another-opportunity-to-level-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cws-aliyah-obrien-theres-always-another-opportunity-to-level-up https://www.nycastings.com/the-cws-aliyah-obrien-theres-always-another-opportunity-to-level-up/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:47:51 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21305 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow actress Aliyah O’Brien is passionate about spreading love, and it shows in her work. The ability to naturally shine has a magnetic result on people, especially in the casting room. Think about it – all day, every day, the Casting Directors are looking at hundreds of auditions, video after video. It […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-cws-aliyah-obrien-theres-always-another-opportunity-to-level-up/feed/ 0 Lessons We Can All Learn From Transgender Actors https://www.nycastings.com/lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-transgender-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-transgender-actors https://www.nycastings.com/lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-transgender-actors/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:37:10 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15539 Let’s face it, it’s a traumatic time to be alive. With threats of the Cold War with Russia starting up again, a sagging economy, and a lack of good-paying jobs even as rents continue to increase, it’s tough out there right now. And if you’re an actor, all that stuff can be doubly intense, given […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-transgender-actors/feed/ 0 Actor Tommy Martinez Plays Bisexual on Good Trouble https://www.nycastings.com/actor-tommy-martinez-plays-bisexual-on-good-trouble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-tommy-martinez-plays-bisexual-on-good-trouble https://www.nycastings.com/actor-tommy-martinez-plays-bisexual-on-good-trouble/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:51:08 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=15392 So Actors, what’s it like to play a bisexual character? Tommy Martinez currently plays Gael, an artistic bisexual man, in Freeform’s TV series Good Trouble (the spinoff of The Fosters). Disney-ABC’s Freeform has been very open in dealing with sexuality in their shows. It’s refreshing to see that Freeform continues to represent the LGBTQ+ community. […]

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