Interview: Michael Kelly on Memorizing Dialogue, Acting Advice and His New Film, ‘All Square’
“I always say to actors, if you don’t get something, there’s a reason. It’s okay. It sucks in the moment. But it’ll all work out man.” – Michael Kelly
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Successful Actors Have These Things in Common
Why do some people succeed in the acting world when others do not? Is it always down to talent or are other things involved?
2 Tips To Boost Your Acting Career
Getting involved and saying yes to readings is one thing you can do right now to help boost your acting career.
Casting Directors Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee on Chadwick Boseman, Discovering Jennifer Lawrence and Helping Actors Realize Their Dreams
There are tons of articles out there for actors learn effective ways to crack into…
Michael Caine Talks About Acting With Your Eyes and Does an Amazing Cold Read of a Script
This week acting legend Michael Caine appears in his sixth film directed by Christopher Nolan,…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Acting Coach Larry Moss on DiCaprio’s Performances in ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
The name Larry Moss is certainly not as famous as his clients’ — including Hilary…
Judy Greer: “I get a little bit of a high from auditioning”
As the actress who has played the best friend to some of Hollywood’s most familiar…
Judy Greer Reveals Susan Sarandon’s Secret On-Screen Crying Tip
Judy Greer has played everyone’s best friend on-screen over the last decade, but the character…
5 Tips for Making a Splash This Episodic Season
If you’re lucky enough to be among the small percentage of actors in the TV casting pool this summer, here are some tips to help you rise to the top, stay afloat and make a splash at your auditions.
Interview: Clark Gregg on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ and Only Needing to Know as Much as His Character in “Any Given Scene” (video)
When asked if he likes to know in advance what’s going to happen to his character, he said that he “can’t act it as well if he knows too much.” He goes on to say that he “needs to know as much as Phil Coulson knows in any given scene.”
Actors: Turn On the TV and Do Your Homework
If you’re an actor interested in working in television, you probably know how important it is to do your research and stay up to date with current TV shows.
Interview: The Last Ship’s Eric Dane: “I try not to base my characters on anything other than the circumstances that are given” (video)
I talked to him at a roundtable interview at Comic-Con where he talked about the show and his character.
Seth Rudetsky Reveals the 5 Worst Musical Theater Audition Mistakes (video)
Seth Rudetsky, actor, musician and a host on SiriusXM’s Broadway channel, has been teaching auditioning…
Sir Ben Kingsley Talks about the Unique Way He Voiced His Character in the Animated Film, ‘The Boxtrolls’ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuZ9Ioe6bWA I could listen to Sir Ben Kingsley talk about acting and.. well, I could…
Broadway Casting Director Tara Rubin on Preparing for Auditions and Finding Replacement Actors for Long-Running Shows
Rubin spoke about what she looks for in casting a replacement actor and how prepared an actor should be for a first audition and a callback.
A Year in LA: How to Stay Alive in the Biz—Five Survival Tips To Make Things Happen
By Sarah Romine, author of Ghost Light Once upon a time, I was that girl:…
The Number One Resource You Have to Offer
Written by Siobhan Doherty Actors often think that the best way to be involved in…
Watch: Matthew McConaughey On How He Finds His Characters and His Approach to Acting
http://youtu.be/qLIp-yOPduo Matthew McConaughey talks about finding his characters inner monologue, being in the moment, entrances…
Robert De Niro’s One-Minute Acting Lesson
If you’re going to take acting advice from anyone, it should be Robert De Niro. …
An Interview Between Celebrity Booking Coach Amy Lyndon and Actress Mara Marini
The two talk about the craft of acting, booking roles and more!