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    10 Monologues They Haven't Heard Yet

    We asked the staff of New York's Tony Honor–winning Drama Book Shop for its picks for monologues that casting directors haven't already heard a thousand times.

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    4 Acting Scams and How To Spot Them

    When your guard is low and your hopes are high, it’s easy to spend money on things you don’t need or be convinced to do something that goes against your moral compass. Here are some of the common and not so common things actors may be "conned" into ...

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    The Color You Should Wear for On-Camera Auditions

    When you audition on camera the first thing that anyone sees is the color you're wearing. Wear something depressing, annoying, or threatening, and no matter how brilliant your performance, they are going to be affected by the color first and the performance second.

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    7 Essential Acting Rituals

    Rituals play a vital part in the evolution of life and as an actor. Here are seven practices to help you stop getting stuck in your story and step into your light.

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    How to Get an Agent’s Attention

    According to Secret Agent Man, the best way to impress a professional in the biz is to act like a pro—and that means not skimping on websites, headshots, and reels.

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    9 Elements That Make a Great Monologue

    Monologues are always the most difficult auditions to pull off successfully so be prepared. Follow these winning strategies when choosing one.

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    3 Steps To Booking The Roles You Deserve

    I like to call what Perlman is describing as one’s "tip." A tip is the unique fingerprint [or mark] of personality you leave on your performance. Here's how to make your mark on a performance and book the roles you deserve.

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    12 Ways To Be a Proactive Actor

    Often you hear, he’s a great actor, but wow why is he/she so bitter? They must be having a bad day. You never want anyone to say that to about you!

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    What Casting Directors Are Looking For on Your Resume

    When we glance at your resume, we’re looking for things we recognize: A production company, a director’s name, a well-reputed acting coach, etc. We’re also looking for credits that stand out.

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    8 Ways for Kids to Stand Out at a Commercial Audition

    Lana Veenker, CSA, ICDN, founder and president of Cast Iron Studios, shares these eight tips on how kids can standout at commercial auditions.