Backstage Experts

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.

5 Tips For Auditioning During the Spring and Summer

As the flowers start blooming and we put away our snow shovels, we see that spring has finally sprung! What does this mean for you and the entertainment industry? It means there are now new tips for auditioning!

The Most Crucial 30 Seconds Of Your Career

Is it the first half moment an agent looks at your resume? No. Is it when you receive your BFA or MFA in theatre? No. Ok, give up?

5 Ways To Use PR To Keep Your TV Character Alive

There's still a way to try and use the power of public relations to increase your chances of survival before you meet your untimely demise.

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 You Need To Be Creative At All Times

As actors, it’s easy to get stuck focusing on what you don’t have yet: a starring role, a great agent, an Oscar, etc. But what about what you do have? You have a life.

5 Traps To Avoid When Submitting Video Auditions

While we continue to shake out the efficiencies of the online audition process, here are five pitfalls to watch out for.

Stop Telling Yourself Lies About Your Career!

If only we could stop telling stories that contradicted our hearts, who would we be? Amazing Adventurers. Dynamic Doers. Beautiful Bad-Asses. Courageous Creators. But it’s hard because we’re invested in our stories.

Why Your Representation Needs You To Network

KPA manages talent for films, TV, theater, and commercials. Shields says it's important that casting directors know reps as well as they know talent.

3 Essential Steps To Keeping Your Representation

Fostering a healthy, long-lasting relationship with them takes work just like any other partnership. Here are some helpful tips to follow if you are serious about keeping your rep on your side.