
How to Keep a Casting Director’s Attention
Casting will do anything to find the perfect actor for that role. So, the actor that books the job has to hold the attention of casting.
Casting will do anything to find the perfect actor for that role. So, the actor that books the job has to hold the attention of casting.
A highly sensitive performer is a double edged sword. Being sensitive to internal and external impressions means you may get overwhelmed.
Top performers of all types walk a perilous tightrope between giving their all to their work and jeopardizing their mental health.
Online acting classes are not exactly standard, but they’ve become the norm in the last year. As with anything, there are pluses and minuses.
There are countless opportunities to find different revenue streams, they just have to take the time to figure out what they love.
Love scenes can be challenging for actors because they might find their scene partner unattractive, annoying, mean, awkward, the list goes on.
A lot goes into creating an actor headshot. Overall, it is about capturing the essence of the actor for a particular look they are after.
There’s no clear path to success in Hollywood, so it can seem overwhelming and lead people to sit around and hope something comes their way.
A successful working actor needs to be confident working in entertainment media, commercial spots and voice-over roles.
Shaun Grant writes that the whole point of a monologue is to put on display the very best of your acting instrument.
What is a Talent Booking Agent and the Pros and Cons of Working With One
Method acting is reality acting. When using the Method, the actor uses his imagination or something from his life to create the inner life of his character.
Acting has all the components a business has and when you treat it like one, your acting career has the potential to scale heights no one could ever imagine.
After watching the Star Wars films multiple times over the past twenty five years or so, there was one quote from Yoda that stood out.
It’s arguable that for an actor there is no more important marketing tool for their career than their headshot. So, it’s also important to work with a good headshot photographer.
Your headshot should be a clear introduction. It is your opening scene. It should lure agents in without dramatic effects. Keep it simple and engaging.
It’s hard to know which casting websites to trust. We give our favorites along with some helpful tips to staying safe and not spending unnecessary money!
To be an actor, it becomes less about headshots and workshops and more about self-love, growth, love of the craft, love of fellow actors and passion.
You just booked a job. Now it’s time to think… How do you keep the job? But, just as important…How do you get rehired for the NEXT job?
With these, your general happiness will improve and, with a certain amount of luck, your chances of enjoying a long, successful career will skyrocket.