Backstage Experts

12 Easy Secrets To Audition Success

Actors coming in for a commercial audition should arrive on-time, with copy memorized or as close to memorized as possible, and with the wardrobe that was written on the breakdown.

How To Not Doubt Yourself After An Audition

Amy Jo Berman, former Vice President of Casting at HBO, share advice for how actors can stay positive after auditions.

Why Your 'Type' Is Irrelevant

Most serious actors I know would love to play as wide a range of parts as is humanly possible, and do not want to be limited by "type." If anything, you should hope we’re willing to cast AGAINST type!

3 Steps To Making Good Acting Choices

Here is an easy three-step proven process that I have used in all my projects to help find the right performance style and actor choices that deliver on my clients' concept or idea and proves clearly, there are no bad actors, just bad choices.

Make Choices in the Audition Room

You can't rest on the laurels of basic preparation. Acting is storytelling, and it's possible the story can change during your audition. Who knows? Perhaps your look inspired them to make a revision specific to YOU.

How Technology Can Hurt You As An Actor

The problem isn’t the technology – it’s our overuse of it that's made us numb. The tablet and smartphone are just sitting there – we’re the ones who can’t put them down.

10 Concepts To Change Your Perspective and Change Your Career

Gwyn Gilliss offers tips for how actors can change their thinking and boost their career success.

Why You Should Find a Day Job in the Industry

Acting is a tough business. While you are building up your chops and doing all those student films, you have to make a living somehow. You want a job that makes you available for your acting classes and auditions. I get it. OK, now forget it.

5 Tips for Finding an Agent for Your Child

Talent agent Pamela Goldman of Don Buchwald and Associates, Inc. shares five tips for connecting child performers with an agent.

Acting Career Success Made Simple

David Patrick Green, founder of HackHollywood.com, shares his unconventional advice for how to achieve success as an actor.