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.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Review: Jeremy Allen White Channels the Boss
Jeremy Allen White delivers a grounded, heartfelt performance as Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper’s moody, low-key film.
“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.
Theater Review: “& Juliet” is a Smart, Funny and Fresh Jukebox Musical
“& Juliet” flips Shakespeare’s tragedy into a laugh-out-loud, pop-powered celebration. It’s a jukebox musical that actually surprises you.
Dwayne Johnson Delivers a Career Best Performance in ‘The Smashing Machine’ | Review
Dwayne Johnson is nearly unrecognizable and terrific in Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’, but despite strong performances, the film never finds it punch.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ | Review
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest turns Leonardo DiCaprio’s paranoia and a terrifying Sean Penn into one of the best films of the year.
Jon Hamm on Early Career Struggles and Landing His Breakthrough ‘Mad Men’ Role
Hamm revealed that he was partially cast as Don Draper because the producers weren’t looking for a recognizable star for the role.
Austin Butler Slept on Set to Get Inside His Character for ‘Caught Stealing’
Butler shares how spending a night in his character’s apartment set helped him fully embody his character.
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!”
Meredith Tucker on Casting ‘The White Lotus’ and Why Even Big-Name Actors Have to Audition
“I always like to give new people opportunities, people who aren’t as well-known. That’s one of the fun things about casting,” Tucker said.
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.
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.
The Rise of Cinematic Headshots: Why Mood and Direction Matter More Than Ever
Actors today want more than just a solid photo. They want something that tells casting, “I get it. I belong in this story.”
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.
Voice Actors Unmasked: Comic-Con Panel Explored the Craft Behind Video Game Performances
SAG-AFTRA hosted a panel with top voice and performance capture artists from Helldivers 2, Call of Duty, Mass Effect, and more to talk training, breaking in, and what it takes to bring digital heroes to life.