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10 Blogs Actors Should Know About

Actor Brent Rose took a break from auditioning to accept a full-time job, but he didn't want to take a break from acting. So he created a video blog to keep up his acting chops.

10 Tips from Commercial Session Directors

Chet Nelson, Del Hunter-White, Gary Armstrong, Joy Lofton, Kirkland Moody, Mark Dalbis, Marvin Kruger, and Spencer Kramber are all session directors. Here is what they say separates the bookers from the rest.

10 Best Audition Monologues for Actors

Let's be clear: There is no such thing as a perfect list of the best monologues for actors.

Top 10 Exercises for Your Vocal Health

As a voice teacher, I've found certain exercises that work well for most singers and help get fast results. Unless noted, they can be used with any scale.

Top 10 Questions Actors Want Answered

There's no simple route. Getting a good agent is not something you can spend a great deal of time working on directly.

10 Ways to Keep More Money In Your Pocket

You could spend money creating a website of your own, but really, why? If you want to promote a play you're in or show off your headshots and reel, social networking sites like Facebook accomplish it beautifully.

The Top 10 Tips for Becoming a Successful Comedy Actor

In what way are you funny? What's funny about you? Being aware of what makes up your personal "funny"—finding the comedy in yourself and your everyday life—is the first step to becoming a successful comedy actor.

Maria Niora

First impressions can make all the difference, and no one knows that better than Maria Niora. Born in Athens, Greece, she moved to New York City almost three years ago.

Red Light, Green Light

How do I get an agent?" is the No. 1 question I hear from actors.

The Top 10 Mistakes Actors Make When They Sign a Contract

Your primary focus as an actor is your craft. So when you get that part and a deal comes your way, your first instinct may be to sign, sign, sign before the contract evaporates.