Richard Jenkins on His Long Career, Auditioning and the Film That Made Him Want to Become an Actor
Richard Jenkins reveals that initially his father did not support his decision to pursue acting.
Interview: ‘Severance’ Casting Director Rachel Tenner on Finding Actors, How to Have a Memorable Audition and More!
Casting Director Rachel Tenner talks Severance, Ben Stiller, what makes a memorable audition and what she likes to see on a demo reel.
Aubrey Plaza on Auditioning and Why UCB Was the “Best Time” of Her Life
Actor Aubrey Plaza admits that her skills in improv did not always translate to her being good at auditioning.
Top 8 Reputable Casting Websites
It’s hard to know which casting websites to trust. We give our favorites along with some helpful tips to staying safe and not spending unnecessary money!
‘When They See Us’ Casting Director Aisha Coley’s Audition Advice
Casting Director Aisha Coley spoke about her experience casting the series and provided some background on how some of the key actors landed their parts.
‘Barry’ Star Stephen Root on His Career and Why He’s Always Thought of Himself as a Character Actor
Stephen Root spoke about his career, including why he prefers his character work to more serious roles.
Bryan Cranston on the Acting “Epiphany” That Changed His Life
Bryan Cranston remembers how he learned to cope with rejection as an actor about ten years after a disastrous early audition:
Interview: J.C. Mackenzie on ‘The Irishman’, Auditioning and the Importance of “Listening”
J.C. MacKenzie talks about working with Scorsese and his role in The Irishman, preparing for auditions and self-tapes and much, much more.
How Did Chris Hemsworth Change His Mindset to Become More Confident at Auditions?
Chris Hemsworth explains that before being cast as Thor, he had a difficult time finding his place in Hollywood.
Regina King on Her First Audition, Early Roles and Auditioning for ‘Boyz n the Hood’
Regina King on her early days as an actress and what she went through in her career before Boyz n the Hood.
Leah Remini Has Some Advice For Your Next Audition
Leah Remini talks about how actors feel about auditioning — and what actors need to hear about auditioning.
How To Succeed as an Actor: Give, Express and Expand
Here’s how you can use those words to elevate your acting career to a level that benefits your life on a number of levels.
Interview: Hera Hilmar on ‘An Ordinary Man’, Auditioning and Working with Sir Ben Kingsley
Hilmar chats about working with Kingsley, the research she did for the film, getting her start in Iceland and her time at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Aidan Gillen on Auditions, ‘Game of Thrones’, and Having a “Pinball” Career
“I’ve never been good at auditions and I’ve never really gotten many jobs from auditions.” – Aidan Gillen
Anna Kendrick on Why She Became a Actress and How She Got Her Role in ‘Up in the Air’
“It became the way that I learn about myself and the way that I learn about other people.” – Anna Kendrick on Acting
Alden Ehrenreich on Auditioning for Han Solo and His Early Career Success
“Each film and each character is a completely new set of challenges.” – Alden Ehrenreich
Zachary Quinto on What He Misses About Auditioning and Live Theater
“I loved auditioning because it was just an opportunity to act. Whether or not I got the job was the next hurdle, but the idea that I would get to act that day was the thing that excited me the most about it.” – Zachary Quinto
Damon Herriman Talks Auditioning in America, ‘Justified’ and His New Show, ‘Quarry’
“It wasn’t lost on me that had they not seen Justified, it was very possible that my first audition may have passed them by.” – Damon Herriman on His Audition for ‘Quarry’
Interview: Mike Birbiglia Talks ‘Don’t Think Twice’, Auditioning and Not Resting on His Laurels
“The most important thing in anything, is that you always have to be learning no matter what you’re doing.” – Mike Birgiblia
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