Mental Health, Rejection and the Life of an Actor
Actor Angelo Maldonado Jr. shares his personal experiences with anxiety, rejection and finding his footing on set—and why taking care of the person behind the résumé matters more than any booking.
How Actor Elish Liburd Went From Acting Class to Set
“The first day on Sanctuary, I remember meeting the cast and crew and feeling that mix of nerves and “yes, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be,” writes Liburd.
From “No Thanks” to “You Booked It”: Actor DJ Pieper Reveals How He Booked a Role on ‘Star People’
In this industry, it’s easy to feel like you should just be grateful to be seen, especially when a good project comes your way, Pieper writes.
Cordell Ijoma: What Football Taught Me About Acting
After a career-ending injury, Cordell Ijoma found his true calling on stage.
How Actor Joel Austin Approached His Demanding Role in ‘The Harvester’
“The process of engaging difficult work can be said to be mentally and emotionally complicated, but easy to execute,” Austin writes.
Silence Is Death: Revisiting Cassavetes In The Digital Age
For many young filmmakers, there’s a debate between waiting to secure financing for your film or going out and making a film on the cheap.
Caitlin Patricia Weiler on Getting into Character for Headshots
Whether it be for a voiceover, TV or film, connecting to the true essence of your character is key for that connection to come alive.
Actor Noel Douglas Orput Shares an Excerpt From His Book, ‘Wait, I’m The A—Hole?’
Actor Noel Douglas Orput shares a portion of his book about a time on set that all actors will find semi-familiar.
Actor Yuval David Doesn’t Wait For Opportunities. He Creates Them.
Several years ago, Yuval David proclaimed “this is the busiest year of my career!” That continued to increase… then 2020 happened.
Actor Trevor Joseph on His Journey From Wisconsin to Hollywood
Actor Trevor Joseph on how he went from nothing on his resume to booking a Netflix show.
Actor Emily Brown Returned to Acting But Then Came the Pandemic
Focusing primarily on theater in the 80s and 90s, in 2019, Emily Brown returned to acting… then the pandemic hit.
Caitlin Patricia Weiler Recalls Her First Time On-Set in the COVID Era
Caitlin Patricia Weiler booked her first on-camera job since the beginning of this pandemic. Here, she talks about her time on set.
Actor Ronnel Ricardo Parham on the Importance of Creating Your Own Work
Ronnel Parham believes that actors should be taking ownership of their careers and creating as much content as they possibly can.
Actor Malcolm Farrell Went From Overlooked to Booked
“It sounds easier said than done… but it took many years to get to a level of standing out in a great way.” Farrell writes.
Actor Wil Crown Found a New Perspective on Acting in These Crazy Times
Actor Wil Crown got some fresh air and found a fresh perspective on acting.
Actor Mary Flannigan Reflects on Her Unpredictable Year in New York City
Everyone set on having an acting career seems to set their sights on either LA or NYC. I had chosen the latter and was sure I had my year mapped out
The Key To Your Creative Success – and Fulfillment
Actor Mera Mayde on how she found clarity and creative success in her career.
Actress Anna Maganini Details a Day of Shooting Her Film, ‘Dead Weight’
“It’s a big day. Lots to shoot. Two different geographical locations. A hike is involved. Yes, it will be ambitious,” writes Maganini
How Actor Chelsea Alana Rivera Found and Created Her Own Flexible Side Gig
Chelsea Alana Rivera is an actor, writer and mobile notary who’s appeared in The Glorias, Council of Dads, Doom Patrol, and The Act.
André Vauthey: How a Swiss Doctor Became an Actor in America
“At the end of day, I guess all I am saying is: go for it, even if it’s scary, maybe especially if it is scary, follow your heart and don’t quit!”