How to Pick A Scene
Hey everybody! It’s Madeline at Catapult Acting Studios. If you have seen me around, awesome! If not, I hope to meet you in the future! I have been with Catapult for over 3 years now and have overseen a LOT of workshops! Being the project coordinator (and an audition coach), it’s kind of my job. […]
How to Prepare for An Audition
When I launched my completely ill prepared exploration into the world of auditioning for TV, Film and Commercials, I immediately secured a highly respected agent in LA and booked the very first film I auditioned for. This nearly frictionless experience so early in my journey was both a blessing and a curse. One concept I […]
How to Become an Actor in Atlanta
Looking to become an actor in Atlanta? Here’s the good news…there are many different routes you can take to achieve success as an actor in Atlanta. Here’s the bad news…all of them are going to take a lot of work. I know work takes a lot of, well, work, but there’s no way around it. […]
We almost didn’t have a dream…
On this day where we celebrate one of the most influential humans in our history, I want to highlight an interesting story about Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and how it relates to the artistry of acting. A few years ago I was talking with a friend about how we could […]
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
Well, here we are again. Nearing the end of one rotation…and on the precipice of another. There’s no denying things have been as weird and wacky as ever. I’m not sure there’s been a time in my life, and maybe yours, where this quote from NDW (which many of you know from our Catapult […]
3 Steps to Help You Break More Rules
BY ERIK LINGVALL | NOVEMBER 12, 2021 3:00 PM Originally posted to https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/steps-help-break-rules-2386/ Dacre Montgomery’s audition for “Stranger Things” recently caught fire on the internet. I had many clients bring it up, saying things like, “It was crazy!” or “It’s unlike any audition I’ve ever seen!” To Montgomery’s credit, he’s a great actor and his commitment in that […]
PILOT PREP-WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
Pilot season. You’ve heard the term. But what does it actually mean for you and your acting journey? It’s a great time for actors to get cast in an upcoming series. But when is pilot season? When should you be prepared? What is more important – network or digital platforms? Why should you care about […]
Commercial Auditions During Quarantine
It’s no secret that social distancing has turned everything upside down, especially with all auditions having to be filmed at home. But how is the pandemic impacting the world of commercials? We’ve all seen the ads that are addressing Covid-19 and the way their company (Facebook and Walmart, for example) is operating during this time. […]
Audition Update For Actors
Everyone is wondering what is happening in the film industry right now and when productions will be back in full swing. We recently hosted our Audition Update webinar to dive more into this speculation. Our special guests included casting directors Erica Arvold + Jami Rudofsky, and agents Jaron Matthews with J Pervis Talent Agency + […]
Similarities + Differences Between Booking a Commercial or TV Role
BY ERIK LINGVALL | MAY 27, 2020 Q: What are the major differences between casting and booking for commercials versus television shows? —@LittleButFierce* As an acting coach, I’m an amalgam of all the perspectives I’ve acquired over the years. That’s also the case with this question, for which I consulted one of my busiest working actors in commercials and TV, […]
