Ask an Insider

What Do You Know Now That You Didn't Know When You Started Casting?

"In voiceover casting, I have learned that the actors who take a risk and fully commit to what they're doing usually get the part."

Do You Read Reviews of Your Work?

Positive or negative, I read reviews. Hearing other people's take on the productions I'm in is interesting to me.

How Did You Make the Transition From Actor to Director?

"I've never actually considered it a transition, but rather a very natural progression. I don't usually consider myself one or the other." - Amber Sealey

Unmasked

Sure, it's not impossible that a "Freaks and Geeks" spinoff will land at your feet, but for most auditions, acne is not considered an asset.

What Acting Teacher Inspired You?

Sande Shurin—who wasn't my first teacher but was the first teacher who made me deal with me—stopped me in my tracks. I learned how to become present in a way I had never experienced.

Top Tips for Acing a Dance Sequence?

"One of the things all dancers should do is be prepared as to what it is they're auditioning for. For instance, if they're auditioning for "Guys and Dolls," they have to understand that this is a period piece." - Sergio Trujillo

The Hollywood Closet

I now have a chance to go to Hollywood, but I've been told I need to go way back into the closet if I want to be a leading man there.

How Do You Cast Theater for Kids?

Are you willing to be confidently idiotic in front of all of us? Because that's what we do. People who are willing to look dumb and be silly tend to be the same people who know how to handle kids.

Repeating a Great Moment Night After Night?

Stanislavsky discovered that the way to recall a past experience and express the emotion elicited by that experience is to be relaxed and in touch with your five senses.

Do You Create Characters With Certain Actors in Mind?

TV writers for hit shows discuss how they write their characters and whether they have other actors in mind when they create them.