Inside Job

Ken Lazer Turned a Part-Time Job Into a 20-Year Career

Taught by mentors Lori Wyman and Donna DeSeta, casting director Ken Lazer casts commercials, TV, film, voiceover, and more in New York City.

Ali Farahnakian and the PIT Teach You to Be Funny

Ali Farahnakian, owner of the Peoples Improv Theater and Comedy Bar NYC, on learning to be funny and building a comedy community.

‘Pippin’ Director Diane Paulus Looks for Collaborative Actors

Diane Paulus, the artistic director of the American Repertory Theater and director of the Broadway revival of “Pippin,” shares what she looks for in actors.

3 Tips for Comics for Finding a Bigger Audience (and Bigger Laughs)

New Wave Entertainment’s Brian Volk-Weiss shares his wisdom from 15 years in the comedy business.

David Caparelliotis Brings Off-Broadway Aesthetic to Broadway Casting

Casting director David Caparelliotis on casting for Broadway and Off-Broadway and finding rappers for a new musical about Tupac Shakur.

How to Raise Money for Your School’s Theater Program

Sara Fousekis, the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ new director of development, shares her secrets of successful fundraising.

Seth Yanklewitz Takes Charge at Fox

CD Seth Yanklewitz was named Fox's VP of Casting thanks to Zooey Deschanel and the "New Girl" pilot.

Jenny Gersten Creates Opportunity in Williamstown

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten shepherds artists through the festival's programs.

'House of Cards' EP Beau Willimon on Hollywood and Theater

Beau Willimon is a playwright and the creator of the Netflix original series “House of Cards.” His new play, “The Parisian Woman,” opened at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, Calif., April 14.

Ramona Pitera Urges Actor-Models to Give the Client What it Wants

To obtain work through Ramona's Model and Talent, never claim to have skills you don't.