Advice

The Busy Smell of Success

What defines a successful actor? Having roles offered without needing to audition? Being labeled "A-list" in the tabloids? Winning an industry award?

Manager Bruce Smith on Getting 'Repped'

OmniPop Talent's Bruce Smith, who reps Maria Bamford and Oscar Nuñez, gives advice on how to find a manager that fits your needs.

Clare Fogerty... Got the Part

Fantasy became reality for Clare Fogerty when she booked the role of Ariadne in "Kaptara," an animated sci-fi/horror feature based on a creature of Greek mythology: the Minotaur.

Sacred Time, Sacred Space

I have reached my 83rd year of life on this planet and am happy to say that I have lived to see my hope and ideal come to fruition. Success!

A Reflective August

"I recently was asked to audition for a feature film that called for a fearless actor to play a naked old woman in the woods eating babies." - Deborah Strang, Los Angeles

Um, Can I Say Something Here?

New work, workshops, and premieres happen all the time in the real world, and when you're cast in one, you often have the opportunity to put your personal stamp on the script.

Charles Grodin on Montgomery Clift in 'A Place in the Sun'

Montgomery Clift not only inspired me to become an actor, he also saved me from being an actor from Pittsburgh with an English accent. I will always appreciate him and revere his work.

Neil LaBute on Jason Patric in 'After Dark, My Sweet'

Jason Patric was so amazing in "After Dark, My Sweet" that I watched the film, left the auditorium, went straight back to the box office and bought another ticket for the next performance.

Paul Doherty on Michael Jeter in 'Greater Tuna'

What Michael did never rang false or seemed contrived. His choices always were of the earth and more inspired than directed. It was these gifts that made his performances so deeply memorable.