Backstage Experts

6 Red Flags When Auditing Acting Classes

I encourage all actors to audit classes when shopping for a new teacher. It’s a lot like dating. When looking for a new acting teacher, you’re looking for a new partner (just not a romantic one).

How To Embrace Your 'Type'

The business is built on “types.” And you’re going to get work according to your type. But we often have so many judgments about those parts of ourselves that we exclude ourselves from even being considered for the job.

3 Questions To Ask About Your Monologue

I have only one big fat secret to make a monologue work. And it always worked for me. The secret is to ask some questions (and be really careful about how I answer).

How To Transition From Stage Auditions to On-Camera Auditions

Whether you have plays or musicals on your resume, there are some gear shifts that need to be made when auditioning for an on-camera role.

How to Book the Job: Fake It ‘Til You Make It

One of my favorite sayings is, “Fake it ‘til you make it,” and in so doing one day you’ll wake up realizing you’ve become it.

How to Belong in the Acting Business

No matter how long you’ve been an actor and no matter how much time and effort you’ve put into the pursuit of your career, do you still feel you don’t quite belong in the business?

6 Steps To Giving a Memorable Performance

Josephy Pearlman shares elements that are always present in every piece of “great” acting.

Are You Committed to an Acting Career?

So I suggested that if she wasn’t dedicated enough to do all she could to improve that, maybe she might want to think about finding a career she would feel more passionate about and that she would be happy to do all that was required to excel.

5 Reasons You Don't Need An Agent

Agents aren’t for everyone, however. The vast majority of newer actors and even some more experienced ones don’t really need to be in the market for an agent. Here are five reasons having an agent might not be for you…yet.

Why Casting the 'Old-Fashioned' Way Is Important

I often feel hemmed in by the business of having to package films with star talent and completely bypass the casting process to get films made. Too rarely do we get the opportunity to open the casting process up like we did and truly dig deep to find the best ...