If you have never had an audition let me paint the picture for you so you know what to expect. Of course, not every single audition will be the same but this is the typical process. When you go into the audition room be friendly and show them that you are a professional. Hand your […]
Getting an audition is very exciting. Now you must do a few things to prepare for your audition. Speaking of preparation, be ready for your audition when you arrive. Now is not the time to start learning your lines unless it is a cold call. If you are given sides before your audition, you’ll usually […]
Film Acting and Stage Acting: Key Differences Film acting and stage acting have many differences. Here are just a few. Everything is larger than life on stage. By everything, I mean your body language, your movements, your facial expressions, your voice volume, etc. The first type of training you should have is a theater or […]
If the casting director asks you to bring a monologue instead of providing you with sides, you can ask them if they prefer a comedy or a drama. Usually, for film, you are better off with a contemporary piece or finding a scene from a movie that you can perform. If you are auditioning for […]
Headshot photographer can make or break your photo. Choose the right photographer Go to a professional, no matter how much money you want to save in the end, getting your headshots done with a professional will actually save you money. In this case you get what you pay for is quite accurate. You don’t want […]
Act in film. Chances are if you want to be an actor you might have dabbled in high school drama and theater. If this is the case, you already have a background in theater and you can use this experience for your resume. Theater acting is different from film acting in a variety of […]
Submitting for Auditions. There are many great places to find casting notices online. For the new actor with no agent you will be submitting for roles yourself. Submitting for Auditions Keep your resume and headshot handy electronically so you can quickly attach this to your e-mails when submitting for a role. Your message […]
I remember the first time I invested in some headshots. My first ever. I was so naive, I didn’t know what to look for in a photographer. Looking back now it makes me laugh but it was hands down the best decision I made! My headshots weren’t perfect. The picture was black and white, in […]
Unfortunately for many actors, auditions are very daunting and stressful. You know you are a trained actor, you know you can do it but for some reason when you are in that room that little voice comes back and starts trying to distract you and tear you down. “You’re doing it wrong”, “you’ll forget your […]
Headshot investment. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let’s chat about the big fat elephant who stomps through the room of our mind whenever we think about investing in our acting careers. Yep, it happens to almost ALL of us. The little knot in our stomach of being a bit tight on money and missing […]