Advice

The 5 Marketing Tools Every Actor Needs

The good news is that marketing yourself has never been easier, cheaper, or more effective. The bad news is that if you’re lazy those things won’t make a bit of difference. So give yourself a pep talk, if necessary, and get crackin’. Here are the five essential parts ...

4 Sites You Need to Be On (Now!)

Career Hacker Taryn Southern breaks down the platforms all enterprising actors should strongly consider using.

Look Inward, Not Outward, in Auditions

Now, I know when you enter the audition room you plan to show up for yourselves and truly be present. So what happens?

7 Insider Tips On How To Succeed as an Actor

I’ll share some tricks – some I stole and some are mine. These are things you can’t really learn anywhere except within the industry. Some may be useful, some may be ridiculous, but here they are!

10 Things To Do With Your Old Headshots

New headshots! Hooray! Is anything better than getting new pictures that perfectly reflect who you are as a performer? But you have a crapload of old headshots leftover that cost you a small fortune and you can’t bring yourself to throw them away!

The Need-to-Know for Actors Moving to L.A.

Secret Agent Man gives you a checklist of things to do before making the move west.

Why 'Acting Naturally' May Land You the Role

I can learn more about you before and after the audition, than I can from the audition itself. This is not at all to imply that the audition is unimportant or insignificant. But you would be wise to consider that the entire experience is part of the audition as well.

How To Know Which Pilot Season Roles You're Right For

We are coming into an amazing pilot season. Most actors would love to see themselves in a series lead role. It is vital to understand the steps to get there. And to get real with yourself on what step you are on.

What To Do Before You Get An Agent

The common myth floating around out there for actors is that as soon as you finish your training, you need an agent. And the next step is that he/she will get you auditions for all those yummy, high-paying starring roles in films, Broadway shows, and primetime TV series.