Casting

The Cattle Call: Slaughter or Refuge?

Should represented actors—that is, those lucky enough to have an agent and/or manager—attend EPAs? Answer: Yes.

Finding the Perfect Fit in the Commercial World

With more than 3,000 commercials under her belt, Los Angeles casting director Megan Foley has populated TV spots for clients ranging from Budweiser to American Express.

Actor Angst: Getting Seen

Just how do you get past the barbarian gatekeepers—re: casting personnel and/or agents—is often as frustrating as getting a NYC subway train that doesn't reek of urine.

Actor Sexuality: A Career Impediment?

Homosexuals can be the biggest homophobes in our industry.  Several weeks ago I received a disturbing note from a reader.

Being Real

All casting directors talk about the importance of a headshot looking like the actor, but this is essential for actors interested in appearing in independent films.

Solving the Puzzle

Lisa Miller Katz lives for those moments of discovery, those special auditions when she knows an actor's nailed a part.

Experience vs. Sheepskin: Verdict?

"Did you go to college?" I replied truthfully: "No." I was informed that my lack of a certificate from a secondary institution of learning would prevent me from teaching at this particular school.

Actors: Ill-Mannered and Indebted

Several months ago as I was going through the piles of actor mail I came across a familiar piece of "Thanks for the audition... " correspondence but it had an odd twist.

Be My Host

Though some actors may have reservations about hosting, because they think they won't be taken seriously, those ideas are changing throughout the industry, and the notion of selling out doesn't exist anymore.

Pass the Remote

One might say that G. Charles Wright has spent his whole life preparing for a job in casting. "All my childhood was spent in front of a television instead of playing outdoors or doing homework," he says.