Interview: Manager Eric Schulman on Demo Reels, Headshots and How He Finds Actors to Represent
Actor Manager Eric Schulman answers questions about demo reel, good headshots, finding talent and his advice to actors.
Interview: Matthew Stocke on ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ and How He’s “Stuck Around” as an Actor
Actor Matthew Stocke talks about PRETTY WOMAN and his role in the show and his advice on how he’s “stuck around” as an actor.
John C. Reilly on the “Physical Wear and Tear” of Being an Actor
John C. Reilly shared his thoughts on what an actor needs to do to maintain their conditioning for a performance.
Alexander Skarsgard on Preparation and “Discovering Things in Front of the Camera”
Actor Alexander SkarsgaÌŠrd details how he initially became an actor and why he takes such a structured approach to reading a script.
Willem Dafoe on How Acting is a “Service” and Why He Never Worked With an Acting Coach
Willem Dafoe has never worked with an acting coach and he credits that to his development as an actor in experimental theater.
Kate Winslet’s Simple Acting Advice
Kate Winslet says that actors should “enjoy” what they are doing. “Acting is a joy and a pleasure. Just keep enjoying what it feels like.”
Brian Cox on Method Actors and Why Acting ‘Doesn’t Have to Be a Religious Experience’
Actor Brian Cox spoke about his acting preferences, including why he feels acting doesn’t need to be a “religious experience.”
Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom, Jr. on Their Broadway Breaks
Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom, Jr. spoke candidly about the work that they put in before audiences began to notice them.
The Cast of Emmy-Contender Short Form Series STRUT: “Every character is a human first”
One of the most interesting short form series available for streaming now is STRUT, a comedy about sex workers starring Christina Toth (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), Margaret Judson (THE NEWSROOM) and Manini Gupta (YOU). These three co-leads will be on the first round Emmy ballot for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or
Jon Bernthal: “There are great kernels of wisdom to pick up from all these different characters you play”
Jon Bernthal points to learning new things as he plays different characters as one of his favorite aspects of acting.
Interview: Casting Directors Bernie Telsey and Kristian Charbonier on ‘Schmigadoon!’ and What Makes a Memorable Audition
“It’s mind-blowing and so exciting…. when somebody walks in the room, and they just show you things that you never would have thought of. And no one does that better than actors.” – Bernie Telsey From movies, TV and theater, the Telsey Office is hands down one of the best
Jennifer Aniston on Dramatic Roles, Typecasting, and How the Industry Has Changed
Jennifer Aniston spoke about the ups and downs of her long career and what she’s learned from her time in front of the camera.
George Clooney on Directing Actors and Beating the Odds
Actor George Clooney admits he often feels uncomfortable directing other actors when he is starring in the same scene.
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.
Ray Liotta on Typecasting, Soaps and His Journey as an Actor
Ray Liotta spoke about typecasting, passing on roles, and how a role on a soap opera early in his career helped his journey as an actor.
Interview: Dermot Mulroney on ‘Agent Game’, Career Changes and His First SAG Role
Dermot Mulroney chats about Agent Game, career changes, the first SAG role he ever booked and his worst audition ever.
James McAvoy on Why Filming the BBC Film ‘Together’ Was “Completely Selfish and Personal”
James McAvoy shares the deepest praise for the screenplay of ‘Together’, likening it to a real-life conversation with someone close to you.
Interview: Beulah Koale on ‘Dual’, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and Running Towards Projects He’s “Scared Of”
Actor Beulah Koale talks about Dual, Hawaii-Five-0 and how he got cast in Thank You for Your Service while still living in New Zealand.
Pierce Brosnan on His Current Career Playing “Older” Characters and Why He’s an Actor
Pierce Brosnan realizes that he has the ability to be choosy about his acting roles because of the success he has had over his career.
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.