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I had received a request for an in-person audition for a sizeable role in a popular televisionshow. I thoroughly prepared as described in an earlier post. The role required a suit and tie.So, the night before I carefully selected the attire, and steamed it. I was moving the needle inmy favor by having everything I […]

There are people who make the move to New York City or Los Angeles and say, “Okay, I’mgoing to give acting a shot for a year or five years. If I don’t “make it,” then I will go back homeand take on the profession I chose as a, “back up.”So, should you put an expiration […]

Casting director workshops are one-time meetings with either a casting director, a casting assistant, or casting associate in a class setting for educational purposes only. If a private institution offers a casting director workshop, the chances are they will charge a fee. However, if you are a member of SAG-AFTRA, you can take advantage of […]

The term self-tape comes from a time when actors would record auditions on an actual VHS tape, then had it delivered to either their agent or a casting director. Though VHS tapes became obsolete the term “Self-tape” stuck. Self taping wasn’t used much until recent years. Though casting directors usually still preferred you audition in […]

What is an audition? An audition is simply an opportunity to act. We actor’s make audition’s way more than they have to be and psych ourselves out. Causing us to get nervous and not have a good experience. We put the carriage before the horse. We get caught up on things like, the size of […]

Breaking into film and television requires perseverance. Along the way, there are many costs associated with the pursuit of this career. Those costs range from housing, photos, continued training, getting to and from auditions, etc. To give yourself a better chance at longevity, you need to set yourself up with employment that both covers your […]

If you are reading this, you at least have a curiosity about how to become an actor in film or television. Hopefully, I’ll shed some light on the process and how to take action to get there. What is life, if you are not pursuing your dreams. Most people go through life working at a […]