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…
What's going on with commercials? 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)…
The Similarities + Differences Between Booking a Commercial or TV Role BY ERIK LINGVALL | MAY 27, 2020 *Originally posted to https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-commercials-are-different-than-tv-auditions-70769/ 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…
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…
Ready to become a detective? Now that you've identified the themes of the piece, it's time to start asking the necessary questions. We know that themes help identify what the writer is trying to say overall in the story, now the next task is trying to figure out what exactly it is that the writer is…
What can actors do for their career during the downtime? by Grace Andrews With auditions and acting classes coming to a pause during the holidays, actors tend to wonder how they can keep their focus and not fall out of practice in the midst of the vacation -- or even just in their downtime. Often…