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American Theatre Wing's Heather Hitchens On the Value of a Tony Award

Heather Hitchens became the executive director of the American Theatre Wing in 2011. The not-for-profit founded the Tony Awards, which will take place on June 9.

The Keys to Recording an Audio Demo for Musical Theater

Tina Marie Casamento, owner of BroadwayDemo.com, on why and how musical theater performers should make a good vocal demo.

Be Open to Career Opportunities at the Sundance Film Fest

John Cooper, director of the Sundance Film Festival since 2009 and part of the Sundance programming team for more than 20 years, explains how actors and filmmakers can make the most of it.

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.

Calleri Casting Looks to Actors for Answers

Casting directors James Calleri, Paul Davis, and Erica Jensen of Calleri Casting on auditions, résumés, and what makes a good CD.

How Managers Help Child Actors and Their Parents

Judy Battista and Peggy Becker, owners and managers of Parkside Talent, share advice for child actors and their parents.

How to Handle Interviews as an Actor

Theatrical press agent Emily Owens on staying on the same page, the importance of having the facts about your show straight, and why connections are important.

The Importance of Diversity and Discovery in the Audition Room

Casting director Liz Ortiz-Mackes on giving breaks to theater actors and casting for diversity in film, television, theater, and commercials in New York City.

'Perks of Being a Wallflower' Producers Share Their Casting Secrets

Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith, founders of production company Mr. Mudd, give their take on the casting process, auditions, and inspiration.

Duncan Stewart on Finding New Talent and Relying on Star Power

The casting director of “Chicago” and “La Cage aux Folles” wanted to be on Broadway. A career in casting took him from Canada to the Big Apple and beyond.