show business

SAG-AFTRA ratifies strike-ending contract with AMPTP

SAG-AFTRA, has officially ratified its contract with the studios on December 5th, 2023, marking the conclusion of a significant strike in the industry. This agreement, reached almost a month after initial negotiations, sees 78% of the union’s 160,000 members approving ...

Financial planning can present a significant challenge for actors due to the entertainment industry’s fluctuating income, unpredictable periods of unemployment, and specialized tax requirements. Nonetheless, by approaching the situation proactively and with careful consideration, actors can overcome these obstacles and ...

Starting Young: An Introduction to Kids in Show Business The entertainment industry has long been an alluring and glamorous world. It’s a space where aspirations can be realized and skills can truly stand out. For parents of a child with ...
NYCastings The Do's and Don'ts of Introducing Your Newborn to Show Business

Parents across the globe have varied dreams and ambitions for their newborn babies. For some, the allure of show business, with its glamour, fame, and financial benefits, is irresistibly captivating. However, navigating the world of entertainment with an infant is ...
Exploring the Common Ground and Contrasts Between Entrepreneurship and Acting

As a child, I was brought into the acting world by my parents, who both had their own businesses. At the time, (I started acting and modeling at 6 months old) I didn’t understand the business aspects of the entertainment ...
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One of the biggest challenges for children in show business is maintaining a healthy social life. From time constraints to geographic barriers, there are many obstacles that can prevent children from connecting with their peers and building strong relationships. We’re ...
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As an actor, it can be easy to fall into the trap of waiting for opportunities to come your way. It’s natural to feel like you need to rely on others, whether it’s a casting director, agent or manager, to ...
Harry Styles and Florence Pugh in Don't Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde

Acting has been a staple of the entertainment industry for centuries and its influence on society cannot be denied. There has been an increasing concern that acting may be linked to social decline. I’m analyzing this possible link by examining ...
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New York is the city of opportunity and there is no better place to start your child’s career than with a New York City talent agent. But before you start calling around, you need to ask yourself: Are you and ...
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In the entertainment industry, it is not uncommon for actors to experience financial instability. This is often due to the volatile nature of the industry, as work can be sporadic and unpredictable. While some actors are able to maintain a ...
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If you want to be a successful actor, there are a few things you need to master. First and foremost is your monologue. A monologue is a speech that is given by an individual, typically in a dramatic play. It ...
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Time is ticking! As the calendar year nears a close, the entertainment industry begins to ramp up its releases in an effort to create a “fourth quarter frenzy.” This is the time of year when studios start to release their ...
Show Business is Rough Business

Execute. Achieve. Accomplish. Memorize those three words because they should be in your Script of Life. Living in today’s world is hard; it just is. You’re either in it for the count or you’re a lump on the casting couch. ...
Marc Singer

Actor Marc Singer has a strong work ethic. He treats every project with the same dignity and respect, no matter how big or small the role. It’s that intensity that allows him to fully embody the character and understand how ...
Raechelle Banno Photo by Mollie Rose

Pilot Season can really take a toll on you. Just ask actor Raechelle Banno, who plays the lead character ‘Ruby Landry’ on the upcoming Lifetime event series, V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, based on the best-selling V.C. Andrews novels. A typical Pilot ...
Reggie Lee. Photo: Tina Thorpe/2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Actor Reggie Lee, who stars in CBS’s All Rise, is part of the Asian community, being Filipino American. Sometimes casting calls for a certain ethnicity and sometimes casting sends out a blanket casting call and figures out the rest after ...
Amy Manson in HBO's The Nevers. Photo Credit HBO / Keith Bernstein

Actor Amy Manson plays one of the most interesting characters in HBO’s original series, The Nevers. Being in all of the episodes certainly makes for a grueling schedule. That, coupled with Amy’s desire to always do her best to bring ...
Aadila Dosani. Photo Credit Farrah Aviva.

The CW’s Nancy Drew actress, Aadila Dosani, is a “yes” person. Opportunities are out there and Aadila wants you to take every single one that comes along your way. You never know when you’re going to hit that gem of ...
Han Soto. Photo by Josh Stringer.

Netflix actor, Han Soto, who is in Season 3 of Cobra Kai, has a great philosophy on life which helps him through the grueling audition process. Whether you’re new to the scene or a veteran actor, truth be told, you ...
Zoë Tapper. Photo by Jon Holloway.

Zoë Tapper plays bisexual character Kate in the very anticipated Netflix series The One. The filming of The One was done a little differently than what actors are used to, so we’re happy to have been let in on the ...