Self-taped audition submissions are becoming more and more popular in our digitally interconnected world. This means it’s essential for actors to master this art. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid. Not using a tripod. This piece of equipment is essential for perfectly positioned, steady footage. You can adjust the tripod as you see […]
It’s important to understand the differences between modeling and acting headshots. You can be both an actor and a model, of course, but you cannot use the same shot for both. What’s the difference? Plenty, actually. Modeling headshots are normally used for those who want to be cast in beauty and fashion advertising, such as […]
If you select a monologue to audition with, but aren’t familiar with the production in its entirety, you’ll want to familiarize yourself before heading out the door. While you’ll probably have some wiggle room with the way you’re planning to deliver the lines you’ll want to understand how the piece was originally performed. Oftentimes, making […]
Tony nominee for “The Book of Mormon,” Rory O’Malley who just finished playing King George in “Hamilton” and can be seeing co-starring on Jenji Kohan’s “American Princess” recently shared his climb to the top. And, he started from the bottom. He recalls his 20s as a dark time of working various temp jobs while trying […]
Nine9 CEO Anthony Toma sits down for two minutes he talks about video streaming and its impact on the industry! Are there any topics you’d like A.T. to discuss? Drop them in the comments!
You may have loved Shakespeare in school. Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet – it’s hard not to be captivated by the famous prose. Yet, reading it and acting it out can prove to be a totally different experience. To be or not to be…a renowned Shakespearean actor. That is the question. Many actors don’t even give […]
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Lauren E. Banks, a stand-out basketball player-turned drama student, co-stars in Showtime’s “City on a Hill.” And, even though she was a star athlete – the captain of her basketball team, in fact – she chose to let the court go to pursue an acting career. Banks explained, “The summer before my junior year at […]
