Let’s Get Intentional – Virtual Forum
This week’s webinar discussion revolved around diving deeper into ourselves and focusing on our intentions during this chaotic time. Erik Lingvall was joined by a panel of experts in their fields who gave encouragement for the mind, body, & spirit during this current climate. Panelists included life coach + author Pam Dunn, spiritual leader + […]
Virtual TV+Film Community Forum Recap
Social distancing has caused all of us to alter our way of living in a multitude of capacities. From figuring out ways to fill the day with activities, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and, above all else, taking precautionary measures to stay safe. At Catapult, we’ve also been adjusting to this new temporary way of living, […]
Virtual Parent Seminar Recap
In this week’s free virtual webinar series, we had guests that gave insight from the perspectives of a talent manager, a young successful actor, and the parent of said actor, during this time when most productions are being caused to pause filming + social distance. Will Buie Jr. from Disney Channel’s BUNK’D and his wonderful […]
Artistry Has No Limits
We’ve all heard the phrase “think outside of the box” but have you ever thought about how you can be put into a box as an actor? An actor should always feel as if they have no limits to what they can create + to take risks, regardless of what casting or an agency might […]
Monologues & Scenes: Picking the Right One
So you’ve signed up for a workshop and one of the requirements is to provide your own scene or monologue. Where do you start? Many actors will have a few if not more pieces of material to showcase in their portfolio, ready to perform at any given time for the sake of workshops or classes. […]
Either you take the room, or the room takes you
Nerves. They’re inevitable. Doesn’t matter how long an actor has been in the business or how many times they may have auditioned, nerves will always be around, no matter what. What will set an actor apart though from everyone else that’s auditioning and nervous, is how they can channel those nerves and overcome them in […]
Let’s Talk About Slates
Do I have to practice my slate? The answer is YES, you do! Since most auditions are now self-tape submissions, actors need to think of their slate as their first impression with the casting director. Those first few seconds should grab their attention and show the casting director, producer, or director a glimpse of who […]
Building a Backstory: The Author
Who is the author? It’s time to get inside the writer’s head. Where did they come from? What inspirations impacted their writing? What other pieces or scripts have they written? Having a clear understanding of who the author is ties the whole bow together of what they’re trying to fully express in their script and […]
Power Pose
Are you standing in a position of weakness, or are you standing in a position of power? Have you ever thought about the way you hold yourself during auditions? What your body is doing, and what vibe you’re giving off just by being in front of a camera? A lot of actors may not think […]
Pursing Your Passion
Its never too late! Growing up in Texas with horrible tornadoes, Orelon Sydney always wanted to study meteorology in order to understand them–for a means of comfort. That dream became reality, and by her mid-thirties, Orelon landed her dream job as an on-air weather reporter for CNN. She loved it just as much as she […]
