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How Creating Your Own Characters Can Open Doors in Acting

For many actors, waiting for the right role can feel endless. But one of the most effective ways to kickstart your career is by creating your own characters and monologues. ...
Direct Submitting

Here are some tips to address good Direct Submitting etiquette. Please read and use these tips when submitting to projects. … Do not submit to projects in states you are ...

October can be a breadwinner for actors. With Halloween comes a surge in demand for performers who can entertain, frighten, and bring the season’s spooky energy to life. Haunted attractions, ...
How Curiosity Drives Growth in an Actors Career

Curiosity is an invaluable trait that often distinguishes good actors from great ones. It represents an attitude that drives performers to investigate, try new things, and broaden their perspectives. Rather ...
Timothée Chalamet in Don't Look Up

Comedic relief is often misunderstood and underappreciated. However, when done skillfully, it can turn into the highlight of a film, providing viewers with a much-needed pause from the intensity while ...
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Did you know that knowledge and preparation are key to standing out and thriving? For many aspiring and seasoned actors, singers and dancers, there’s a constant hunger to learn industry ...
Summer with friends

The transition from summer to fall is a pivotal time for entertainers. We work when others have time off. We hustle and grind like there’s no tomorrow. So as the ...
Acting is Reacting - A Guide for Actors

Acting is often described as the art of living truthfully under imaginary terms. One of the most fundamental aspects of this is the concept that “acting is reacting.” This means ...
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The performing arts captivates with its dazzling lights, enchanting performances, and unforgettable moments. However, behind the scenes exists a lighter, more comedic side that only actors, dancers, and singers truly ...
10 Common Mistakes Actors Should Avoid During Callbacks

Auditioning for a role marks the beginning of an actor’s journey, but the callback is a critical phase in the casting process. Receiving a callback signifies that the casting director ...
A Guide for Actors on Finding the Right Balance - Mastering Subtlety and Extravagance

Achieving a successful performance hinges on finding the right equilibrium between subtlety and extravagance. Going overboard with either can disconnect the audience or render the portrayal insincere. Actors aiming to ...
8 Techniques for Child Actors to Shine on Stage and Screen

Child actors who are involved in acting on stage and screen encounter a range of distinctive obstacles. Confidence plays a vital role in their success, as their capacity to communicate ...
How to Become a Successful Commercial Actor

Breaking into commercial acting can be an exciting and lucrative career path. If you’re interested in becoming a commercial actor, here are some essential steps to get you started, insights into ...
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During the summer break, child actors can relax and enjoy themselves while also using the time to improve their acting abilities and prepare for future roles. Whether they are beginners ...
7 Lessons to Learn from Actors Who Have Not Had Acting Lessons

There are countless tales of actors who have reached great heights without undergoing formal training. Starting from modest origins and eventually basking in the glow of the limelight, these performers ...
Discover Your Unique Acting Type in 5 Simple Steps

As an aspiring actor, finding your “type” is a crucial step in the journey to success. Your type is the category of characters you are most suited to play based ...
Beyond the Big City Finding Talent Representation in Smaller Markets

Major hubs like Los Angeles and New York are considered top choices for aspiring actors. They offer a wealth of opportunities in various entertainment fields such as film, television, theater, ...
The Agent Interview -- Questions Every Actor Should Ask

Choosing the right agent is one of the most important decisions an actor can make in their career. An agent not only helps find auditions and negotiate contracts but also ...
DirectSubmit Talent Dashboard

Here is a quick explanation of the elements of your Talent Dashboard. You can also use the My Account link in the header of the website to access these same ...
Acting Across Mediums: Theatre, Film, and Television

Acting is a craft that spans various mediums, each offering unique opportunities and challenges The three primary mediums where actors showcase their talent are theatre, film, and television. While the ...