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SAG-AFTRA Actors For Gaza Ceasefire Call For Protections Against Blacklisting

SAG-AFTRA Members Unite to End McCarthyist Repression and Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza In a powerful show of solidarity, over...

Stuck in Co-Star Land? 5 Proven Ways to Break the Curse

Being a Co-Star is Not So Bad Being typecast or "stuck in co-star land" means consistently booking small supporting roles....

5 Reasons Why Submissions Reports are Valuable Tools for Actors

What are Submissions Reports Submissions reports are documents that provide detailed information about the roles an actor has submitted for...

How to Get Upgraded on Set

Getting Upgraded on Set: Benefits When an actor is upgraded on set, it typically means they have been given a...

How Acting Training Can Make a Happy Team

Acting for a Happy Team Actors can help you build a happy team in your workforce, from teachers to salespersons...

The 9 Best States to Live Your Dream Acting Life

The 9 Best US States to Live Your Dream Acting Life

Where to Live Your Dream Starting your acting journey is only the first step before you fully live your dream...

How to Avoid an Acting Coach Nightmare

What Exactly is an Acting Coach? An acting coach is a professional who works with actors to help them develop...

Nancy Cartwright Voice Actor Bart The Simpsons

Nancy Cartwright’s Roadmap to a Successful Voice Acting Career

Nancy Cartwright and The Simpsons Nancy Cartwright has voiced Bart Simpson since the character first appeared on "The Simpsons" in...

Acting and Being Happy When the Industry Slows Down

Acting and Being Happy Can actors be happy with their careers? Yes, but happiness depends on various factors, internal and...

If You Want to Book Auditions, Start Tracking Immediately

Track and Book More Auditions Why should you track to book auditions? Because remembering details from auditions can make all...

5 Reasons Why Improv Class is The Best Talent Showcase

The Best Talent Showcase Actors are constantly trying to find the best talent showcase opportunity. They want to perform in...

How These 25 Simple Items Will Make Your Self-Care Awesome

Actors and Self-care Self-care for actors is an essential way to maintain their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It includes:...

How to Stay Organized With 3 Must-Have Planning Tools

Planning Tools Are a Must Even for actors, planning tools are a necessity. When juggling auditions, rehearsals, classes, and gigs,...

The Fascinating Lies About Local Hire Actors

What are Local Hire Actors Local hire actors are performers are booked for roles based on their proximity to the...

Bursting Open The Secret Life of Casting Directors Who Exploit Actors

A Secret Double Life It is becoming increasingly common for casting directors to venture into secret side businesses before establishing...

Being an Extra: Does it Have to Be a Nightmare?

Being an Extra Being an extra doesn't have to be a nightmare, but it can have challenges. It can be...

7 Important Differences Between Actors in the USA and Outside

Differences for Actors In and Outside of the USA An actor's professional journey can present many differences when experienced in...

The Crumbling End of the Celebrity Era

What Is a Celebrity? A celebrity is a widely recognized person, often admired by the public due to their prominence...

How to Create an Impressive Voice-Over Reel

Actors, Reels, and a Voice-Over Reel While an acting reel is a snapshot of the actor's talent, range, and skill,...

3 Important Things To Do When Your Mental State Differs From The Character’s

Mental State in Life and Fiction The mental state of both actors and characters encompasses their psychological and emotional conditions,...

The Business Side of Acting and How to Succeed

The Business Side of Acting Success in acting requires talent and dedication, but also an understanding of the business side...

3 Acting Classes You Don’t Need

Acting Classes You Don't Need Acting classes are important but what about acting classes you don't need? Why doesn't anyone...

Peanuts or Jackpot? What Acting Pay Ultimately Looks Like

Acting Pay: A Mystery Have you ever been curious about acting pay? While the entertainment industry may be secretive about...

Horrible Criticism That Makes You Want to Quit Acting

Do You Sometimes Want to Quit Acting Because of Negative Criticism? Some criticism can be too much to handle and...

10 Surprising Reasons Method Actors Are Highly Respected

Method Actors Method actors are performers who employ the principles and techniques developed by Russian actor and director Konstantin Stanislavsky....

What Your Agent Means When They Say “You’ve Got Pinned”

"You've Got Pinned" Your agent calls and excitedly says, "You've got Pinned!" What does that mean? Getting "pinned" means you...

Shocking Proof That Casting Breakdowns Are Not Discriminating Against You

What are Casting Breakdowns? Casting breakdowns are notices that provide detailed descriptions of the characters featured in a production. These...

3 Unfunny Ways Casting Directors Sabotage Your Creativity

Casting Directors Sabotage Your Creativity The decisions casting directors make when selecting actors throughout the audition process can inadvertently limit...