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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 […]
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 […]
On-camera commercials are always changing in style. What’s fresh and new one year is outdated the next. Today we’re speaking with casting director Barry Shapiro on what he sees are trends in commercials and some of his pet peeves on auditioning for them. “The trends I see today in on-camera commercials are less copy, more […]
The Perfect Resume: Part 2 by Tony Nation Your resume should list your credits in three columns with title of show or film in the first column, role in the second column and theater/production company/network in the third column. If you list directors, they should be names that will be recognized otherwise don’t list them! […]
It’s hard to believe that Elizabeth Taylor is no longer alive. She was an actress who successfully transitioned from child actress to 2-time Academy Award winner. She also was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the 1981 revival of Lillian Helman’s The Little Foxes. The list of her honors and awards go on and […]
The Perfect Resume-Part 1 by Tony Nation Now that you’ve got some acting training and credits under your belt, your headshot and resume are your TWO most important tools in your show business arsenal. Your resume is not only your body of work, it’s also your list of referrals. Here are some tips for creating […]
