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. […]
Acting in New York City, it’s hard not to compare our selves to others. We see the successes and failures of those around us and we use what we perceive as a barometer by which to evaluate our own progress and self-worth. We mostly judge others and our selves without being aware of it. We […]
In today’s ever-changing market, every working actor needs a website for their acting business. Trying to perform in NYC with any regularity? A website offers a fantastic tool for you to be able to showcase instantly to agents, casting directors and the industry who you are as an actor, what’s unique about you and what […]
By Stanley Popovich Stress and anxiety are very common in today’s entertainment industry. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage the daily stresses and anxieties of their entertainment industry profession. These tricks help make the stress of acting in New York City a lot […]
Here’s a great interview with one of our Actors Connection Voice Over teachers Maggie Phillips. Maggie has been a professional actor since she graduated from high school. Although Maggie is also a member of SAG and Equity, her first union card was AFTRA—which she received when casted in a principal commercial role for a local […]
Do you get so nervous on auditions that you lose your train of thought? Acting in New York City means doing a lot of auditions, but when your body is in a fight or flight mode you can’t think straight under those circumstances! Here are a few things you can do: 1- Ask yourself “Have […]
To perform in NYC, you need to perfect your self-promotion tools. Jessica Myhr is one of NY’s top stylist who works with some of NY and LA’s finest photographers to get the very best looks for each actor in their headshots. Her clients work with her prior to shooting a session and their sessions are […]
Headshots are the #1 business tool needed by every actor. But getting your best headshot isn’t always easy. Today we’re speaking with NY Headshot Photographer Bill Strong on headshots. When should an actor get new headshots? You should get new headshots whenever your LOOKS CHANGE in a NOTICEABLE way. It is definitely time for new […]
The Oscars have come and gone. Here are a list of the 84th Annual Academy Award winners announced Sunday: 1. Best Picture: “The Artist.” 2. Actor: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist.” 3. Actress: Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady.” 4. Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners.” 5. Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help.” 6. Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, “The […]
