The Craft

2 Callback Traps To Avoid

Auditioning is its own art form, and while you may nail a first read—where the auditors might be looking simply for talent and ability—the callback is another challenge.

Don't Be That 'Self-Involved Actor' Guy

Marlon Brando said, “An actor’s a guy who, if you ain’t talking about him, he ain’t listening.” Don’t be that guy.

Bring Reality On the Stage With You

Jackie Apodaca, an associate professor and the head of performance at Southern Oregon University, says before you go on stage, create a "moment before."

The Role of the Actor in Society Should Not Be Underestimated

Jackie Apodaca, associate professor and head of performance at Southern Oregon University, says actors are essential to the psychic health of our world.

How To Handle Working With Celebrities

Jackie Apodaca, the head of performance at Southern Oregon University, reminds actors that the stars on set are just like you.

4 Tips For Preparing Monologues

Southern Oregon University's own Jackie Apodaca gives tips on monologues.

Don't Let Acting Training Kill Your Spontaneity

One of my biggest challenges as a teacher is to stop actors from showing me their training, displaying how “good” they are. Training can become not a foundation but a way of “doing it right.”

How to Make the Best of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Peter Michael Marino gives tips on how to make your show a success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

How to Handle a Career Transition

Are you done or just stuck?

3 Things Actors Should Never Forget

New Collective LA co-founder and instructor Greg Braun reconnects actors with essential activities.