NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Viola Davis 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 Sustainable Acting Careers — Longevity in the Industry https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:48:54 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=25036 Sustainable acting careers. Is there really such a thing? The commonly held perception of an actor’s profession is one of glamour, featuring red carpet events, accolades, and high-profile film debuts. Yet, the reality of forging a prosperous acting career entails confronting myriad challenges, intense competition, and the continuous pursuit of personal and vocational growth. This […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/sustainable-acting-careers-longevity-in-the-industry/feed/ 0 20 Great Acting Advice Quotes from Great Actors https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:26:47 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24873 In the captivating realm of acting, guidance from seasoned luminaries offers a beacon for both aspiring and experienced actors. This collection of insightful quotes, ranging from Craig MacDonald’s instinctive approach to Meryl Streep’s profound honesty, provides more than wisdom—it charts a course through the challenges and triumphs in an actor’s journey. Embracing vulnerability, valuing personal […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/20-great-acting-advice-quotes-from-great-actors/feed/ 0 The Psychology Behind Playing a Tough Character https://www.nycastings.com/the-psychology-behind-playing-a-tough-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-psychology-behind-playing-a-tough-character https://www.nycastings.com/the-psychology-behind-playing-a-tough-character/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:38:45 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24521 The art of playing a tough character goes beyond simply portraying anger or sternness; it’s about unraveling the layers that create a complex and multidimensional individual. Understanding the psychological hint behind such characters can greatly enhance an actor’s performance, allowing them to present an authentic and convincing representation of toughness. Understanding the Tough Character Tough […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-psychology-behind-playing-a-tough-character/feed/ 0 Are You a Highly Sensitive Actor Playing a Highly Sensitive Character? https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:21:27 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23133 Actors are often thought of as confident, outgoing people. However, many actors are actually highly sensitive. Being highly sensitive means that you are easily overwhelmed by stimuli and you feel things deeply. This can be both a blessing and a curse for actors. On one hand, it allows them to connect with their characters and […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-actor-playing-a-highly-sensitive-character/feed/ 0 How Actors Harness the Power of Persistence and Determination https://www.nycastings.com/how-actors-harness-the-power-of-persistence-and-determination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-actors-harness-the-power-of-persistence-and-determination https://www.nycastings.com/how-actors-harness-the-power-of-persistence-and-determination/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:04:22 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23011 Most people think that in order to be an actor, all you need is good looks and talent. However, the truth is that it takes a lot more than that to be successful in this industry. In addition to natural talent, actors need to have persistence and determination if they want to make it big. […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-tips-for-dealing-with-procrastination-anxiety-fear-and-regret/feed/ 0 How to Nail Emotions in Acting https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-emotions-in-acting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-nail-emotions-in-acting https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-emotions-in-acting/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:52:20 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22945 When you need to look upset for an acting role or performance, there are a few things you can do to make sure you look convincing. First, it’s important to know what kind of upset you need to portray. Is it anger? Sadness? Disgust? Once you’ve identified the emotion, there are a few key facial […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-nail-emotions-in-acting/feed/ 0 Five Secret Tips to Being a Great Actor https://www.nycastings.com/five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor https://www.nycastings.com/five-secret-tips-to-being-a-great-actor/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:18:26 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22723 It’s easy to be a great actor, right? You take a few classes and wa-lah! You land an agent and get a great gig as the lead in a high grossing movie like Top Gun: Maverick or Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Yeah…..uh, no. The below Five Secret Tips will help you go […]

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