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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

7 Reasons to Stop Blaming Your Agent and Book Work Now

Constance Tillotson shares her tips for ways to get auditions and start booking more work.

How To Get Discovered

If you clicked on this article in hopes of actually finding the answer to immediate stardom, you may want to take a good look at yourself and why you are still trying to reach for this unattainable fantasy.

How To Find Your Type and Book Work

Carolyne Barry shares practical steps to finding your acting type and booking more work.

9 Ways To Be an Acting Warrior

When anyone urges you to give up your dream – even if they have all the good intentions in the world – recognize it for what it is: an attempt to manipulate, intimidate, and frighten you out of your goals. That is the kiss of death. You have to follow your dream ...

5 Excuses You're Making Not To Go to EPAs (Stop Making Them!)

I recently worked with four Tony-nominated actors and an up-and-coming director at a great regional theater, and I was one of only three actors not pre-cast. I got this job from an EPA (Equity Principal Audition).