‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Star Ellie Kemper on Her Former Improv Teacher Jon Hamm and Audition for ‘The Office’
“In terms of playing Kimmy’s naive side, there is always a danger of that being grating or obnoxious for people to watch,” Kemper says.
Hank Azaria on His Varied Roles: “Once you’re known for doing different things, people want you to try different things”
Azaria on his career as an actor in ‘The SImpsons’, ‘Ray Donovan’ and ‘The Birdcage’
Don’t Shortchange Yourself by “Self-Editing” Your Headshots Before Your Reps See Them
No one cares if your eyes are asymmetrical or if your smile is crooked. All they care about is if you look like you can play the part. Period.
Watch: Jack Gleeson Nailed His King Joffrey ‘Game of Thrones’ Audition
Gleeson can change in and out of character is startling. First he’s asked to say a line as a typical teenager, and then he’s asked to repeat it as a villain.
The 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival: Theatre, Comedy, Magic, Dance, Puppetry and So Much More
11 days, 17 venues and 90 shows. The 2016 San Diego International Fringe Festival is here!
‘Suicide Squad’ Director David Ayer Turned Rehearsals into ‘Fight Club’
Director David Ayer wanted to see just how tough his cast really was by creating a fight club of his own.
Charlie Cox on His Starring Role in Off-Broadway’s ‘Incognito’: “As an actor, I saw it as such a challenge”
“I realized I had gotten into a habit of not making eye contact, because the only thing I had done for two years is play someone who is blind” – Charlie Cox
Staying Creative While Waiting For Your Big Break
Actress Heather Brooker started working part-time jobs to fund her acting habit. She also came up with ways to stay creative while waiting for her break.
14 Things You Can Do To Stop the Casting Director Workshop Scheme in Hollywood
Over the next few months, there will be some dramatic changes in the way the workshops are seen as a “tool” in Hollywood.
Toby Kebbell on Motion Capture Roles: “You’re not really doing it for the glory. It’s more for the duty of performance”
I consider acting a craft. I’ve got to pay my shillings and present a masterpiece in order to get into the guild, but I’m just trying to learn what this craft is.” – Toby Kebbell
Adrienne Warren on Her Tony Nomination and Playing Two Characters in Broadway’s ‘Shuffle Along’
“Someone will never hire me to just stand and sing. They will hire me to dance and sing. They will hire me to flip and sing, tap and sing. Never just stand. I’m OK with that.” – Adrienne Warren
Setting Goals: What is Important to You?
Once we decide on our goals, we need to work on them every day.
Actress Anna Maganini and Her Quest to Fund Her Film, ‘Sex Monsoon’
“Any screenplay that even hints at adult films in this respectable Tinseltown contest lands in the slush pile,” writes Anna
Casting Directors on the Difficulty of Casting and Why Smaller Roles are the Hardest to Cast
Two prominent casting directors offer some insight on the difficulty of casting and how some casting decisions are left up to people who carry a bit more weight
Movie Review: ‘Genius’ Starring Colin Firth and Jude Law
Who would have thought a movie about a book editor would be enjoyable?
Bobby Cannavale on ‘Vinyl’: “I’ve never gotten to play a role that’s this dimensional”
“I feel like maybe 20 years ago I wouldn’t have been ready to do this part” – Bobby Cannavale on his role in ‘Vinyl’
Tony Award-Winner Leslie Odom Jr. on Auditions and Broadway Casting Director Bernie Telsey
“There’s something about the fighting for it, I think, that’s healthy. You gotta prove yourself. I’m not above that. I will never be above that. Bring it!” – Leslie Odom Jr. on Auditioning
Watch: SAG Conversations with Jeff Daniels
Daniels got his start on the stage and he has been appearing on Broadway stages since the late 1970s.
The Power of ‘NO’ aka “To thine own self be true…”
This isn’t a license to go crazy. Don’t become a Diva and say No to everything just to test your power. Be specific and only use it when it truly means something.
Alexandra Case & Robin De Lano on Creating Their Instagram Sketch Series, ‘Girls I Audition With’
The actresses co-wrote an Instagram sketch series that follows an artist’s comedic journey.