Audition sides are like a window into the story and your character’s world. Every word, pause, and direction is an opportunity to make informed, nuanced choices that elevate your performance.
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In a fast-paced industry, auditions often arrive with little notice. When you’re balancing work, life, and training, the key to a strong last-minute audition isn’t doing more—it’s focusing on the right things.
For quick-turnaround auditions, three elements matter more than anything else…
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How do you deliver the performance you know you can when the…
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Casting directors scan resumes in seconds. If a resume looks padded, confusing, or non‑standard, it’s often an automatic pass. Whether you’re an actor or a parent of an actor…
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Cold reading is one of the most misunderstood skills in acting. Actors often assume it’s about how fast you can memorize or how confidently you can “get through” the page. In reality, casting is watching for something else entirely…
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If you’re wondering whether you need to have a Voiceover demo reel if you want to work in VO, the answer is yes—a reel is your single best marketing tool to show casting your unique sound, range, and performance abilities. But the good news is that you can absolutely create your VO reel from home! In fact…
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Social Media is an incredible way to share your work, build community, and find opportunity as an actor. Learn the ten most important social media tips and tricks you need to help you stand out to casting, whether you’ve got 50 followers or 5000! To start, which site should…
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Social media for actors isn’t just a rabbit hole of doom scrolling and cute dog videos, but rather a tool to self-promote, network, and show off your personality. Your profile is your digital resume, and you can utilize it to elevate your career and find opportunities you wouldn’t have gotten before. And, you don’t have to become an influencer with millions of followers to do it. Let’s dive into all the benefits…
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As 2026 approaches, it’s time to get clear on your vision for the year ahead! Looking for inspiration on what goals to add to your 2026 Actor’s Resolutions list? We’ve got your back. Check out our list below for ideas, starting with…
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The actor’s headshot—the photo that can make the difference between getting the audition or not. Your calling card, casting’s first impression of you, and how you’re remembered in the future. So in this week’s blog, we’re breaking it all down: what your headshot should look like, how many you need, and how often…
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Talent agents and managers open doors to larger networks, high-level auditions, career resources, and industry connections that most performers just can’t access on their own. But despite how often they are grouped together, agents and managers have very different roles. So which one do you need right now—an agent, a manager, or both?
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The public library is an excellent resource for actors. From play catalogues to voice over booths, these hidden gems offer accessible and affordable tools to budding creatives—as long as you know what to look for.
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Networking is everything in the entertainment industry. Collaboration between writers, directors, actors, producers, and everyone in-between is the way we’re able to tell such incredible stories. But how do you create…
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The TV/Film industry is fast-paced and constantly changing—sometimes you’ll get a last-minute audition or a script rewrite the day before set. Get all the tools you need to memorize your lines like a pro, so you can perform with confidence!
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The running joke amongst actors is that as soon as you book a vacation, you’ll suddenly get the audition of a lifetime. Even though you’re away from your home studio, you can still get in a quality tape! Here are a few items you should bring on every…
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Meet Coach Amanda: Working actress, acting coach, industry-consultant, mom of 2, metal head, and history nerd. With extensive experience in live character performance, creature performance & performance capture, voice acting, pro-wrestling, and film/TV acting, Amanda does it all—and brings this unique perspective to her students.
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