Melissa Leo Talks Acting, Auditioning and Preparation
Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo on acting: “If there’s anything else you can do, do it. And if there’s nothing else you can do, and nothing can stop you, do nothing but.”
Hosting 101: There is Such a Thing as Being Overly Prepared
Have an interest in being a host? Alison Massie has the basics here!
Beware of Unsolicited Offers of Stardom
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Learn how to spot scams & fakes in Erin Cronican’s latest article!
Chuck’s Mark Christopher Lawrence: “You don’t choose acting, acting chooses you”
Mark Christopher Lawrence, currently starring on NBC’s Chuck, talks about preparation and how he stole a job from Huggy Bear!
The New Law To Help “Protect” Actors?
There’s a new law regarding casting director workshops in California and actor Jamie Fishback isn’t too happy about it.
The Key to Booking A Role That You Might be Over Looking
Rather than focus solely on snagging auditions, Dallas Travers wants you to focus on building relationships. That way, you can replace auditions with offers.
Tony Nominee Stephen Kunken: “Your career is a marathon”
Stephen Kunken discusses his Tony Nomination, how he approaches a role and give some fantastic career advice!
Actors: Don’t Re-Invent the Wheel
Erin Cronican is back and this time, she’s challenging you. Do you accept?
A Conversation With Acting Coach, Larry Moss
Larry Moss is probably one of the most famous acting coaches around right now. He’s worked with actors Hillary Swank, Helen Hunt, Leonardo Dicaprio, Michael Clarke Duncan, Hank Azaria, Jim Carrey, Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Garner and David Duchovny. Pretty good client list, right? Here’s what Leonardo DiCaprio has to say
How the ‘Lost’ Actors Got Their Roles
From Entertainment Weekly, May 14, 2010 issue: With pilot season well underway, ABC needed a finished show in about 12 weeks. JJ Abrams agreed to direct the pilot, and they began furiously writing placeholder audition scenes, just so the actors would have something to read. Bryan Burk (Exec Producer) The
Book Review: ‘The Sitcom Career Book’
If you’re a new actor and you’re looking to get into the sitcom world, The Sitcom Career Book would be a great place to start.
Performer Track’s Brian Vermeire: “If you don’t treat this like a business, it’ll be treated like a hobby”
What do you use to track your career? Performer Track might be your solution!
Lend Me A Tenor’s Mary Catherine Garrison Talks How She Got Her Start and Working With Such a Talented Cast
How did Lend Me A Tenor’s Mary Catherine Garrison go from Grad School to Broadway in a couple months? Find out here!
Broadway Review: “American Idiot”
American Idiot is like a mashup of two great shows – Rent and Spring Awakening… but does that make it good?
Submitting for an Audition? Some Basic Do’s and Absolute Don’ts
When submitting for an audition, don’t be one of those actors. Be one of these actors. Our new contributor, Erin Cronican has the details!
Interview: Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine and Mat Hoffman on ‘The Birth Of Big Air’
Producer Johnny Knoxville, Director Jeff Tremaine and BMX Legend Mat Hoffman talk about the new ESPN Documentary, The Birth OF Big Air!
A ‘Lost’ Audition?
Walking into an audition with confidence is great! Leaving with confidence is even better – until you find out you you had a minor wardrobe malfunction.
Broadway Review: ‘Fences’ Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in Fences on Broadway. If you’re fortunate enough to see this show, sit back and enjoy the force that is Denzel Washington.
The 5 P’s To A Productive Agent Relationship
At some point an actor will inevitably begin their search to get an agent. Many actors look at the agent relationship as the be?all and end?all. Really, that’s when the work begins, but on a different level.
Interview: Kyle Gallner, star of the new “A Nightmare On Elm Street”, talks about his new film “Cherry”
Kyle Gallner, talks about working with Jackie Earle Haley, advice to young actors and his new film, Cherry!