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How to Send an Unsolicited Submission
Getting an agent/manager is an often tricky thing. Although most boutique-level companies have a pretty open submission policy (usually consisting of mailing/emailing your submission package), pretty...
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Three Simple Tips for Auditioning on the Fly
If a last-minute audition comes your way, what is the best way to prepare on-the-fly?! 1. UNPLUG and find a quiet place to read and re-read the material: Read the material numerous times without...
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Watching Out for Scams, Part I: Talent Agencies
We’d like to think in the entertainment community all of us are out there to help and support one another. After all, everyone is on a similar path and we all know what it’s like to be passionate about...
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Inspiration for the Aggrieved Actor
I recently scored an audition for a friend for a studio film. She did everything right: had her headshot and resume printed, highlighted her sides, prepared the scenes days ahead of time. She even had...
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Six Steps to Success: Handling the Pressure of Auditions
I have noticed in a lot of sessions lately that, when an actor gets nervous, they freeze up. This is of course a natural reaction for many. If you forget your lines or are overwhelmed because you feel...
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Can the Casting Office Test Your Concentration
Whenever I’m casting a movie and working with actors I marvel at their sheer concentration. To be able to create a believable character and a “world” around you in a small audition room is always a...
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Watching Out for Scams, Part II: Everything Else
In part one of this series, we explored some tips on how to protect yourself from getting taken advantage of when finding representation. The same sort of vigilance can go a long way when looking at...
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Staying Grounded: No One Likes a Diva!
Recently, the internet was all abuzz after a well-known actress got arrested for disorderly conduct in Atlanta. The attention she received was not largely attributed to her drunken stumbling. Rather,...
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Protecting Your Age
This is a public service announcement to all actors. Never, NEVER feel obligated to tell anyone your age during the casting of a project. Casting directors (or anyone involved in the process) are...
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Extras, Co-Stars, and Guest Stars: What’s What?
So you’re just breaking into the “business” and you’re ready to get your name out there and audition for things. Right away you’re going to hear a lot of different terms thrown around, some of which...
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Booking a Job Without An Agent
Even with a team of agents, managers, and lawyers, booking an acting job is no easy task. Your reps submit you for projects, which hopefully lead to auditions; you then have to prepare and nail the...
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All About the Character Actor
“He’s a character actor,” you may hear one day while leaving your audition for the biggest pilot of the year. “Not fit for our lead.” A line such as the above can feel like a death sentence for actors....
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Pre-Audition: Surviving the Head Trips in the Hall
You are prepared. You’ve researched the part, work-shopped your package, and your updated resume is printed attractively on the back of your current, type-appropriate eight by ten. Stalking across the...
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So You’ve Been “Dropped”: What it Means for Your Self Esteem and, More...
“I’m sorry,” your agent says (but they don’t sound sorry at all!), “we’re going to have to drop you. It’s just not working out.” Being dropped sounds just as awful as it is—it means, simply, that your...
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Know When to Break the Rules—Part II
Ladies and gentlemen, you may now sleep peacefully at night. The much-anticipated sequel to my previous post, “Know When to Break the Rules—Part I,” has arrived! Last time we focused on the rules of...
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Commercial Agents In Depth
In our previous article, Your Own Personal A-Team, we discussed other types of representation on top of your standard theatrical reps (agents/managers). Lawyers, publicists, personal assistants, and...
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The “Casting Couch”—Hollywood Legend, or Shameful Truth?
It’s one of Hollywood’s most famous legends—and no, I’m not talking about Marilyn Monroe or James Dean. Unfortunately, one of Hollywood’s biggest legacies and reputations is one that’s a bit darker—the...
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Remember Your Strengths
It is good to know your weaknesses. Having a healthy awareness of your limitations, or the areas of your craft that need work, can prevent you from getting complacent and guide you in your selection of...
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“The To Do List” Casting Review
**MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS** A summer season of movies wouldn’t be complete without some kind of raunchy teenage comedy, and The To Do List fills that role perfectly. This R-rated romper revolves around...
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Agents vs. Managers: What’s the Difference, and Which One Do I Need??
Entering the world of professional acting can feel a little like stepping through the proverbial looking glass: suddenly, you’ve been thrust into a fast-paced, highly competitive arena with its own...
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