Kaitlin Olson on Comedy Auditions: “You want to have a really heightened version of yourself, but not go into cartoon-land”
Olson also says that one aspect that gets in the way of comedy is when actors aren’t comfortable with themselves.
Interview: George Takei on ‘Allegiance’ and His Role in the Short Film, ‘American’
Takei chats about his activism, why he took the role in American and bringing the musical, Allegiance, to Broadway.
‘This Is Us’ Emmy Winner Ron Cephas Jones on His Recent Career Successes
Jones opened up about the importance of seizing acting opportunities in the vast entertainment landscape.
Actress Silvia Morigi: As an Actor, “Know What You Are Bringing to the Table”
“You have many more people in you than what you think and they are eager to live through the characters you’ll play,” writes Morigi.
The Power of Improvisation
There is so much power in tapping into improvisation and every actor should try improv – be it theatre, games, or film.
Interview: Albert Tsai on ‘Coop & Cami Ask the World’, Memorizing Lines and His Advice to Young Actors
Tsai also talks about his audition for the show!
Keegan-Michael Key on Growing as an Actor
Key speaks about growing as an actor, how comedy was a “detour” and working without Jordan Peele.
San Diego Audition: Non-Union Actress for On-Line Video
San Diego Auditions: SocialWay Video is seeking a non-union actress for an on-line video ad.
Peter Dinklage: “I never really set out to change the parameters of casting”
Dinklage speaks about playing Villechaize and how the industry has changed for dwarf actors since his 1993 death.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany of ‘Stronger’
The two spoke about portraying the real-life individuals whose lives were impacted by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Interview: Chrishell Stause on Soaps, Booking Her First Role and ‘Another Time’
“I was like, ‘I’m not gonna get a four year contract on a soap.’ I wasn’t nervous whatsoever. Of course, don’t you know, that’s the one I booked.” – Chrishell Stause
Documentary Review: Gilda Radner Narrates Her Life in, ‘Love, Gilda’
Dapolito’s film is a love letter to those who already loved Radner. It may not bring new fans to her legacy but it’ll solidify the one she has with her fans.
Movie Review: Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart in ‘Lizzie’
It’s a film that merits watching mostly because of the terrific performances from Sevigny and Stewart.
Francesca Manzi: How Voice Over Became the Dream Job I Never Knew I Wanted
Voice Over Jobs and Why It’s Important To Stay Open And Allow Your Dreams And Passions To Evolve
Edie Falco on Her Career, Roles and Creating a Character
Edie Falco spoke about her career and explains why she feels so lucky when it comes to the roles she has been cast in.
Interview: Brent Jennings on ‘Lodge 49’, His Long Career and Working Through the “Lean” Times
“You always want to start a character in the moment. If you walk out on stage, you wanna bring with you that moment that happened to you before you walked out on the stage.” – Brent Jennings
How Does Domhnall Gleeson Learn Accents?
“Oftentimes I’ll find a poem that I think suits the character and that will be my mantra” – Domnhall Gleeson
Michael Mando on his ‘Better Call Saul’ Co-stars: “I can tell you that I’ve learned an incredible lesson from each one of them”
“Until you believe in yourself, it doesn’t matter what the whole world will tell you, you’ll always have a sleepless night.” – Jonathan Banks Advice to Michael Mando
Why Does John Cho Think He’s “Just Now… Learning to Act”
“I feel for the first time some measure of confidence in my performances that I didn’t when I was younger” – John Cho
Ben Kingsley on Playing a War Criminal in ‘Operation Finale’ and How He Leaves His Character On-Set
“He never got close to me, he never got near me, he never infected me.” – Sir Ben Kingsley on Playing the Evil Adolf Eichmann