Backstage Experts

5 Ways To Get An Agent

Brian O'Neil shares five great tips for how to get representation.

What Is Your Acting Brand? (Or Do You Need One?)

When you think of yourself as an actor, do you think of yourself as a brand? Or do you think of yourself as an actor who is more interested in expanding your boundaries?

5 New Year's Intentions for Actors

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. They never worked for me and I think the reason was that they always seemed a bit selfish, like I was asking the world for favors.

4 Secrets to Voiceover Acting

Not a week goes by when an actor-friend doesn't ask me about how to break into voiceovers. So when I sat down with Andy Roth for his episode of "Actor's Next Level," I knew I had to get all his secrets!

3 Steps to a Successful Agent Interview

OK, so you finally get that call from the boutique agency on your wish list asking you to come in for an interview with your dream agent. Don't blow it! Be prepared! Here are three things to remember for the interview.

Tell the Story To Book the Job

While interviewing casting director Duncan Stewart, whose cast the upcoming Broadway revival of "Pippin," I was really struck by what he said was the number one reason someone books the job.

How To Know When You're Ready To Audition For a Pilot

So if pilot auditions are in the cards for you this season, it’s important to have a way of working that not only takes care of the immediate needs of the scene, but will allow you to dig deeper and show the powers that be the potential of the ...

How to Invest Wisely in Your Acting Career

If you’re like most actors, you want to put everything you can toward classes, subscriptions, and events. However, most don’t actually have a system in place designed to help you avoid over-spending so you can put your money where it matters most.

7 Ways to Get the Happy Actor Factor

In the work I’ve done over the years with both actors and non-actors, I’ve found that the core purpose to most of our hopes and dreams is to be happy.

8 Tips For Submitting Video Auditions

Submitting video auditions saves time, money, gas, and the environment. With approximately seven weeks left in pilot season, I would like to give you tips on submitting a great video audition to casting directors.