10 things ACTORS can do to start 2026 on the right foot
The start of a new year is the perfect time for you to pivot your acting career from the “holiday haze” into “active work mode.
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So You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show or Film… Now What?
/0 Comments/in NewsEven if you’re not a writer, you don’t need a fully finished script to start. But you do need a well-developed concept, characters, and an understanding of the world your story lives in. Here’s how you can start laying the foundation for a successful pitch.
Play. Use Your Power. Create With Gusto: An Appeal To Your Creative Spirit by Robin Carus, Casting Director
/0 Comments/in NewsThis is also about power — your power. The ability to walk into a room and shift energy. To tell the truth boldly. To take a story, shape it, and make it breathe.
What Is a Cinematic Headshot (and Why It Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career)?
/1 Comment/in NewsThere’s a moment—right before a character speaks, right before a decision is made—where something shifts. The breath holds. The eyes change. The energy lands. That moment? That’s where a cinematic headshot lives. Cinematic headshots aren’t about being dramatic or brooding for the sake of it. They’re about suggesting something deeper: story, character, the possibility of […]
It is never too late to work on your ‘sense of play’
/1 Comment/in NewsAs a voice actor and voice-over coach, I firmly believe that there is always time to work on your creativity, regardless of your age, career path, or personal aspirations as a voice actor. Creating something out of nothing but a few lines written on a page is beautiful, whether it’s your profession, hobby, or simply a dream you hold close to your heart.
Understanding ‘Age Ranges’ in Voice Over (VO) Specifics
/0 Comments/in NewsYou are every age you have ever been and even some you have not yet lived. Adjust your energy when you see a spec with a number for age range.
‘Efforts’ vs. ‘Added Sounds’ – Character VO Auditions – Animation & Video Games Characters
/1 Comment/in NewsEffort sounds are the sounds you make when you pick up something heavy, pull something weighty towards you, or push something away that is hefty. Throwing a punch, taking a punch, or even pulling your body up the side of a cliff are examples of EFFORT SOUNDS.
Why do you Smile in Voice-Over Copy?
/1 Comment/in NewsFor one – it moves the sound FORWARD IN YOUR MOUTH and changes the sound of it. It brightens the copy and warms it because it IS A BRIGHTER SOUND.
AC’s Favorite Actor Resources
/0 Comments/in NewsThere are so many resources available to actors. Here’s a short list of a few of our favorites that we think ALL actors should know about!
From an Actors Standpoint: The Body; The Eyes; The Mind
/0 Comments/in NewsStage acting is about the body and voice – and On Camera, acting is about the face and the eyes. From that perspective, Voice Acting is about the theater of the Mind.
