A.C.: Have you ever seen someone audition for a role that wasn’t so hot but wound up getting cast in the role? DALE BROWN: This is a loaded question! So many factors go into casting a show. It’s not always the “best actor” or singer with the “most amazing vocals” that gets cast. There’s chemistry. There’s […]
By Tony Nation If indie and feature films are what you want to be doing, make sure you’ve trained on-camera. When you are on set, most directors don’t have time to work with you and EXPECT you to be able to deliver the goods in the moment. That’s why when you are in the audition/director’s […]
AC: Voice over actors definitely need a reel. But if he or she doesn’t have a reel, what’s a good place for him to start creating the reel? Paul Liberti: I would like to clarify: it is 2010, actors need a DEMO. Reels are something we had in the 70s and 80s when they actually […]
If you want to perform in NYC, you need great headshots. Photographer Shirin Tinati has been shooting for over ten years. Agents from both coasts recommend Shirin to their clients. Her philosophy on photography is about capturing the individual and letting the picture tell their story. Her unique shooting style allows for a creative and collaborative […]
by Tony Nation When you do a student film, it’s going to be usually for NO PAY. You’re doing it for the experience, credit and a copy of the film. But sometime’s getting your footage so you have something to show New York casting directors can be a pain in the #$%. So, my advice […]
As an actor, do you ever wonder what not to do when you go into an audition room? Here is casting director Merri Sugarman’s answer: Looking for acting classes in NYC? Merri will be leading a musical theatre audition master class on Thursday, January 21, at Actors Connection. Click here to learn more about the […]
by Tony Nation It’s a fact! I know that everyone in any profession is always looking for some secret tip or inside information to help them get that small edge on the competition. Well, as the President of Actors Connection and also a consultant to actors now for over 10 years, I’ve gathered what I […]
By Brian O’Neil I see actors spending an awful lot of money going to the movies and purchasing plays. Let’s not forget an old-fashioned institute known as the library where almost all of the above is available for free. Also, if an actor is a SAG member, he or she should know that the SAG Film […]
A.C.: What three songs do you never ever want to hear again at an audition? DALE BROWN: I don’t think I really have a running list of “ugh” songs. Nonetheless, there are two things I believe helpful to keep in mind: In this age of needing pop/rock style songs in your book, be careful to […]
Roz Coleman, actress, acting coach, and podcast host recently took the time to answer the question, “What’s the best advice someone has offered you?” Here is her response: It was an observation that came from August Wilson… It was when we were on Broadway in SEVEN GUITARS and it was more of an observation that I […]
