Risa Bramon Garcia

8 Steps to Actor Happiness

Our business brings with it heartache, and many of you allow that heartache to rob you of your happiness and forget the joy that comes with doing what you do. Here are a few tips on how to be a happy and fulfilled actor.

How to Book Work Now!

This is not an easy time of year. For everyone. And because it's not easy, actors want answers. They want to know how to crack this code, to make it less painful, less traumatic, less ulcer-inducing.

Four More Network Pilots Get Casting Directors

CBS, ABC and Fox have all locked in casting directors for their newest shows.

5 Tips For Surviving Pilot Season

We must press on, try to survive Pilot Season intact, and emerge in June feeling whole. Here are some ways to do that:

15 Ways to Be Happy in 2013

In the tradition of New Year’s resolutions, here are a few things that might just make it a little easier, even a little more fun, as you create your practice.

10 Ways for Actors to Survive the Holidays

Make the most of the holiday season and new year. If you stay in touch with your inner life, celebrate in moderation, are accepting of others, and connect with generosity, you'll survive anything that the holidays can throw at you.

Best Of Backstage Experts: The Actor's Sacrifice

As an actor, we know you've got it tough. Oftentimes the life of an actor can be a life of rejection and disappointment. But, don't despair! Because casting directors really do love you and recognize the sacrifices you make for your craft.

15 Things Actors Do That Make Me Happy

Risa Bramon Garcia shares characteristics of actors that make her happy as a casting director and acting coach.

8 Reasons Why Actors Must Train

Class is hardly a luxury or an indulgence. It’s not for weak actors, or untalented ones. It’s certainly not only for actors who are untrained. How can you compete if your instrument’s out of tune?

7 Reasons Actors Don’t Train

As actors, training’s a big one. While we know that it’s in our best interest to do the work, there are so many reasons we just don’t… quite… get to it.