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 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…
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…
Wait...Auditions Are Still Happening?! That's right! Despite the challenges of social distancing, Casting Directors are currently gearing up for future projects once productions are back in full force. Open casting calls are a hot topic now more than ever. They provide the casting team a current audition tape of actors they can use to reference…
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…
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…