Acting

A young girl in a gray winter coat and knit hat stands in front of a clapperboard held by an adult, looking unsure—an image illustrating the realities of child acting.

Child Acting: What Are The Downsides of Starting Early? | Teacup of Wisdom

Dear Ms. Wisdom, I keep hearing that child acting can open doors early, but I am also worried about the...

A young actor clasping their hands in a hopeful pose, symbolizing the struggle to get the initial audition.

I Never Get The Initial Audition. Is There a Way to Break Through? | Teacup of Wisdom

Dear Ms. Wisdom, I watch other actors talk about callbacks and chemistry reads, and I cannot relate because I never...

Man posing casually in tropical clothing with a beach ball against a green-screen backdrop, symbolizing how perpetuity contract clauses can disguise permanent usage under a friendly exterior.

What exactly is a perpetuity clause, and should I sign one? | Teacup of Wisdom

Dear Ms. Wisdom, What exactly is a perpetuity clause, and should I sign one?The offer I received says it is...

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Acting vs School: Should I Take a Role on a Major Series During School Finals? | Teacup of Wisdom

Dear Ms. Wisdom, I have an acting vs school dilemma: I have the chance to join a major series —...

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I Have Two Agents, and Both Booked Me for the Same Job — Who Do I Pay? | Teacup of Wisdom

Dear Ms. Wisdom: I Have Two Agents, and Both Booked Me for the Same Job — Who Do I Pay?...

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Can I Change the Language During an Audition? | Teacup of Wisdom

Can I Change the Language During an Audition? Dear Ms. Wisdom, I had an audition last week, and the script...

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Maybe I’m Not Good? | Teacup of Wisdom

Maybe I'm Not Good Dear Ms. Wisdom, Maybe I'm not good? I went to a casting director workshop last week,...

A woman types on a laptop displaying the word “Roles” and a large “Submit” button, symbolizing an actor sending out submissions for casting opportunities. Should I still submit myself?

Should I Still Submit Myself for Roles If I Already Have an Agent? | Teacup of Wisdom

Should I still Submit Myself? Dear Ms. Wisdom I finally have representation — an agent who pitches me for real...

How to tell if your agent is helping your acting career: Redhead woman walking in a talent agent office, holding a clipboard, smiling, with headshots on the wall.

How to Tell If Your Agent Is Helping Your Acting Career | Teacup of Wisdom

How to Tell If Your Agent Is Helping Your Acting Career How to tell if your agent is helping your...

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Are Casting Websites Worth It? | Teacup of Wisdom

Casting Websites Casting websites are essential tools for actors seeking auditions and professional connections. This post compares the top casting...

Actor facing AI-powered digital circuit board, symbolizing the challenge when actors fight AI. Teacup of Wisdom.

Artificial Intelligence: Can Actors Fight AI for Survival? | Teacup of Wisdom

Actors Fight AI From Hype to Reality: How Actors Fight AI’s Takeover Actors fight AI: The rise of artificial intelligence...

What’s Trending for Actors Today? | Teacup of Wisdom

What’s Trending for Actors Today? The industry changes constantly. New opportunities emerge alongside challenges every day. To stand out, actors...

SAG-AFTRA Actors For Gaza Ceasefire Call For Protections Against Blacklisting | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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

Actors reviewing submissions reports to track their auditions and career progress.

5 Reasons Why Submissions Reports are Valuable Tools for Actors | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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

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The 9 Best US States to Live Your Dream Acting Life | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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

Acting and Being Happy When the Industry Slows Down | Teacup of Wisdom

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

5 Reasons Why Improv Class is The Best Talent Showcase | Teacup of Wisdom

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

Bursting Open The Secret Life of Casting Directors Who Exploit Actors | Teacup of Wisdom

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

How to Create an Impressive Voice-Over Reel | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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

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10 Surprising Reasons Method Actors Are Highly Respected | Teacup of Wisdom

Method Actors Method actors are performers who follow the acting techniques pioneered by Russian actor and director Konstantin Stanislavsky. To...

Excited actor receiving news they got pinned for a role.

What Your Agent Means When They Say “You’ve Got Pinned” | Teacup of Wisdom

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

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Shocking Proof That Casting Breakdowns Are Not Discriminating Against You | Teacup of Wisdom

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 | Teacup of Wisdom

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