When it comes to styling your hair and choosing the right makeup palette for your next audition, it’s important to remember that casting directors want to see you. You were invited to audition for a role because your headshot matched what the CD was looking for. That being said, if you choose just the right amount of makeup and a hairstyle that landed you an audition, you’re doing something right.
As in any industry, a stand-out resume is a must have if you want to make it to the top. It can be a challenge to build credits and it takes a lot of time and patience. In the beginning, you’ll have to really hustle in order to start filling up that white space! Not to worry, you’ll get there! Here are some of the best ways you can build up your resume quickly.
No matter what acting medium you chose to pursue, understanding the type of characters you are able to play is a must in order to excel in the entertainment industry. This will give you a solid idea of which opportunities to go for and how to present yourself at auditions. It’s important to define your character types early on, even if you plan to expand your range by straying from your chosen path at a later point in your career.
BET’s The Oval is a prime-time soap opera that is created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry. The series premiered on October 23, 2019. On April 27, 2020, BET renewed the series for a second season and production began on August 4, 2020. The second season premiered on February 16, 2021. On February 23, 2021, BET renewed the show for a third season. On September […]
As you’re getting started in improv, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed it can be downright hard to do! Unlike more traditional acting roles in which you have a script to follow with lines to memorize, improv is a special art form that requires quick, on-the-spot thinking skills in addition to all of the must-haves for those who are successful actors.
Not every offer you’ll get over the course of your entertainment career will seem appealing. In fact, some may be outright deceitful, presented by scam artists and something you’ll definitely want to avoid. While it can be difficult to spot scams or hard to say ‘no’ to an opportunity that you feel wouldn’t advance your career, here are a few ways to decline these offers gracefully.
If you have a photo shoot, audition or an open call coming up, chances are if you have them, you may be feeling self-conscious about visible scars. You’ve probably seen many actors and actresses with scars, and these, for the most part, aren’t a big deal other than the fact that they can make you overthink and distract you from giving your all.
It’s no secret that acting is a challenging profession. Some of these challenges may be avoidable while others are not. Many of these challenges have a lot to do with an actor’s perspective of his or her abilities and they can be avoided, or at least made easier with practice.
