Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone BY ERIK LINGVALL | DECEMBER 16, 2021 Dear Catapult Family,   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, […]

3 Steps to Help You Break More Rules in 2021

3 Steps to Help You Break More Rules in 2021 BY ERIK LINGVALL | NOVEMBER 12, 2021 3:00 PM Originally posted to https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/steps-help-break-rules-2386/ Photo Source: Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash 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 […]

Co-Star Role Audition Tips

So you want to book a co-star role? First things first, what is a co-star? A Co-star is a small speaking role that typically is only in one episode and usually interacts with the series regular or recurring characters on the show to move the story along. Co-star auditions can be considered the hardest auditions to […]

This Is Your Secret Weapon as an Actor

This Is Your Secret Weapon as an Actor BY ERIK LINGVALL | NOVEMBER 12, 2018 3:00 PM Originally posted to https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/this-is-your-secret-weapon-as-an-actor-65934/ Photo Source: Photo by gabrielle cole on Unsplash   The wedding could not have been more beautiful. From the picture-perfect setting to the surprise family members to the impromptu singalong serenading the happy couple, the event was […]