If you want to be cast to perform in NYC, it’s important to know what casting directors mean when they talk about a hold versus a first refusal. A casting director explains. Q: What’s the difference between first refusal and a hold? A: This question come up a great deal. Technically nothing. Many years ago […]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Pamela Kramer, Casting Director and owner of Bradley Baron, who has cast for film and TV as well as hundreds of commercials, industrials, and voice-overs. Pamela recent film casting includes the independent film, “Torture Chamber”, scheduled for release in late 2012. Currently, she’s in pre-production for TWO Horror […]
Some actors and celebrities deal with loneliness when they are not in the spotlight. Here is a short list of techniques that actors can use so that the fear of being alone doesn’t become a major issue in their lives. 1.Find An Activity Find an activity that you enjoy and where you can meet a […]
by Tony Nation Lately, the subject of an actor’s film and TV demo has been coming up over and over again. From actors who I work with here at Actors Connection to currently re-editing my own. It’s a tough subject as you can spend weeks trying to guess what the industry wants to see. But […]
Casting offices can get crowded, especially with kids. Imagine a large group of children in a cramped space, waiting to be judged by strangers. Add strollers, siblings, gameboys, iPads, food, backpacks, and cell phones to the picture. Then imagine kids running lines and primping, preparing for their “big break.” Not to mention the chatter about […]
Brandi Washington is a makeup artist who learned the ropes from her mother at an early age. Brandi is pursuing a career in acting in New York City but feels that her creativity is too outrageous to put into only one craft. Since living in NYC Brandi has worked at Sephora where she learned how […]
Actors Connection is pleased to announce that we’ve just been named by CBS NY as one of the “Latest Best of New York: Best 5 Acting Classes”. Check it out here. Thanks for recognizing our NY acting classes, CBS!
Casting director Sig De Miguel has cast dozens of independent and studio films, first with mentor Amanda Mackey and then as an independent casting director. He partnered with CD Stephen Vincent in 2006, and together the duo has cast more than 40 feature films including “Rabbit Hole,” “Holy Rollers,” “An Englishman in New York,” the […]
IN THE EARLY DAYS OF MY CAREER IN NYC, I WAS CONSTANTLY TRYING TO FILL IDLE TIME. I WAS GREEN, NO AGENT, NO MANAGER…CASTINGS WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. I WASN’T REALLY A MODEL TYPE SO THE THOUGHT OF BEING A GLORIOUS FOOD WAITER WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION. DOING EXTRA WORK ONE DAY ON […]
by Dallas Travers We’ve all heard the old line in this business, “It’s all about who you know.” I believe that it’s less about who you know and more about how well you know them. One key to success is powerful relationships. So, here are eight simple tips to help you strengthen your professional relationships. […]
