Daniel MacPherson on ‘Beast’, Working With Russell Crowe and Trusting Himself as an Actor | Interview
MacPherson also shares how he trained to play a fighter and why the role came at the perfect time in his life and career.
Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Gottlieb on ‘The Addiction of Hope’ and Telling an Honest Story About Actors | Interview
Johnson and Gottlieb talk about the origins of the film and what happens when acting starts to feel more like a hobby than a career.
Caroline Goodall on ‘Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead’ and the Audition That Landed Her ‘Hook’ | Interview
Goodall talks about playing the mysterious Baroness in ‘Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead’, including how the character really started to click once she stepped into the costume.
Saul Rubinek Talks ‘The Copenhagen Test’ and the Three Questions He Asks of Every Role | Interview
The veteran actor also talks about creative risk, collaboration, and the kind of character work that comes from years of experience.
Interview: Julie Tucker on Casting Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in “The Beast in Me,” and Her Self-Tape and Demo Reel Tips
Tucker talks about what she looks for when casting major roles, and shares valuable insight for actors on how to stand out with self-tapes and demo reels.
Voice Teacher Dr. William Day on Technique, Myths, and the “Five Magic Beans”
Dr. William Day shares his practical approach to vocal technique, healthy singing, and the myths every singer should avoid.
Casting Director Jessica Ronane on Finding New Talent for Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’
Ronane discusses assembling the cast of After the Hunt, her longtime collaboration with Luca Guadagnino, and why discovering new talent is her favorite part of the job.
Casting Directors Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant on Finding the Perfect Chemistry for ‘The Girlfriend’
The casting directors talk about working with Robin Wright, finding the right mix of actors for ‘The Girlfriend’, and the surprising discoveries that can happen during a cast read-through.
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Casting Director Suzanne Smith on Finding New Faces and Perfect Chemistry
Smith discusses the process of casting “Outlander: Blood of My Blood”, finding new actors, and why on-screen chemistry is everything.
Actor Sarah Seeds: “My Activism is My Art”
Seeds is making waves on the indie scene with festival hits “Bathed in the Night” and “Doopsy!”
Casting Director Melissa Kostenbauder on Bringing Big Names to ‘The Studio’ and Advice for Actors
Melissa Kostenbauder shares how she helped shape the cast of ‘The Studio’, collaborating with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and her best advice for actors on self-tapes, slates, and headshots.
Paul Guilfoyle on ‘Any Day Now’ and Why He Loves Character-Driven Dramas
The ‘CSI’ alum reflects on his love of complex, uncertain characters and how he built an on-screen bond with Taylor Gray in ‘Any Day Now.’
Interview: Tricia Helfer on ‘Primitive War’, Career Longevity, and Making the Downtime Count
With ‘Primitive War’, Helfer embraces a genre mash-up of war, horror, and sci-fi and shares how she’s kept her career moving forward through Hollywood’s highs and lows.
Quinn VanAntwerp on “Shucked”, Touring the Country, and Playing a “Florida Man Harold Hill”
Broadway vet Quinn VanAntwerp has been with “Shucked” since its earliest days, helping shape the hit musical’s outrageous humor and surprising heart.
Jessica Kelly and Lisa Parasyn on Casting ‘Overcompensating’ and What Makes an Actor Stand Out
The ‘Overcompensating’ casting directors also share what they look for in actors, and their best advice for self-tapes.
Casting Directors Robert Ulrich & Jackie Davies on Finding ‘The Boys’, Self-Tape Tips, and What Makes an Actor Stand Out
The casting directors also talk about finding the right actors for the show’s wildest roles and how great writing helps them discover the perfect fit.
Interview: Robert Westenberg on Rediscovering the Spotlight and Channeling Neil Diamond in “A Beautiful Noise”
After years away from the stage, Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg returns in the national tour of “A Beautiful Noise” to play ‘Neil Diamond (Now)’, a role filled with heart and emotional depth.
Interview: Ramon Rodriguez on Crafting the Quiet Cool of Will Trent and the Joy of Playing a “Strange Cat”
Rodriguez breaks down what makes Will Trent tick, from his Southern drawl and flip phone, to his beat-up shoes
Hank Greenspan on “Ethan Bloom”, Growing Up on “The Neighborhood” & His Advice for Young Actors
“The Neighborhood” star opens up about leading his first film, “Ethan Bloom”, and offers thoughtful advice for young actors finding their way.
Cindy Busby on ‘When Hope Calls’, Playing a 1920s Lawyer & Behind the Scenes Stories
She also shares auditioning for Season 1 of the show and stepping back into a role she hadn’t played in over a decade.