Denise Simon

10 Tips For a Winning Audition

What separates professionals from wannabe talent show prodigies isn't inspiration. It's preparation and execution. Take control of your audition with these ten helpful tips to improve your skills.

4 Questions To Ask An Agent or Manager

Before the meeting, think about some questions to get the conversation going. In my previous article on assembling your team, I suggested some contractual questions. Here are some more conversation starters to consider.

5 Places To Find a Great Monologue

Last week I shared with you how to improve your child’s chances of making a great impression when choosing a monologue. Are you curious where to find some good material for that next big audition?

12 Steps to Success When Auditioning for Commercials

Take a look at my 12 simple commercial guideposts to see what may be missing so you can nail your next audition.

5 Ways To Work on Your Craft During Hurricane Sandy

Stuck inside due to Hurricane Sandy? Don't let the opportunity pass you by. Here are five ways you can hone your craft from the comfort of your home.

The Dos and Don'ts of Choosing a Monologue for a Young Performer

Whether your child or teen is auditioning for a school theater program, a show, or an industry professional, a monologue is a must-have for every young actor.

3 Essential Steps To Keeping Your Representation

Fostering a healthy, long-lasting relationship with them takes work just like any other partnership. Here are some helpful tips to follow if you are serious about keeping your rep on your side.

4 Tips For Finding the Right Headshot Photographer

Your headshot is one of the most important tools in your kit. This is what gives someone an initial impression about who you are and gets you the attention you are looking for.

How To Discover Your Inner Truth

Here’s one of my favorite questions I ask my students to think about when working on a scene: What is your character’s unspoken truth? What is it your character is afraid to reveal about himself?

4 Tips for Memorizing Lines for Young Performers

Reading and acting are completely different. Someone may be a great reader but a so-so actor or vice versa. If reading is getting in the way of acting, then memorizing lines may be what your child needs to do in order to have a successful audition.