Collage photograph of actress/coach Kimberly Crandall sitting on the Hollywood sign, and in several shots of her in different onset scenarios as an actor (in hair and makeup, on red carpet, during an audition selftape, and holding a slate clapper board).  Text reads "Kimberly Crandall's Secrets From The Set, Audition Hacks & Tips for Your On-Screen Success.  With a thought bubble with text that reads "Hold onto your pearls, I'm spilling the tea!"
5 Things Actors Can Do When Auditions Dry Up mindset matters resume thriving auditions up-leveling acting journey

 

UGH, IT’S SO SLOW, IT’S LIKE WATCHING PAINT DRY

Ever find yourself staring at your phone, waiting for that next cMAIL audition notification? Slow times in an acting career can feel like a curse, but they don’t have to be. Instead of letting the  slow times drag you...

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Master Your Audition Slates: Full Body vs. Traditional style selftape thriving auditions

THE PERFECT SELFTAPE SLATE: FULL BODY VS. TRADITIONAL STYLE

 

Ever wondered if there's a right way to slate for your self-tape audition? That little intro might seem like a throwaway moment, but trust me, it's got the power to make or break your first impression on casting directors. 

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An Actor's Preparation: Embracing Character Stakes for Unforgettable Performances selftape thriving auditions up-leveling acting journey

Raise the stakes”...what does that actually mean if given that redirect in an audition or on-set?

 

Let's unpack what casting directors and film/tv directors are getting at when they say that to help ensure that your next performance isn’t just good, but remarkably...

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Revolutionizing the Scene: How Selftape Auditions Are Changing the Game mindset matters selftape the biz side of showbiz thriving auditions

selftape [self-teyp]

NOUN (a selftape)

1) a self made recording of an actor performing a scene or delivering lines for an audition.  It's like being handed a one-person film crew in a box, along with a healthy dose of existential dread. Ugh!

 

VERB (to selftape)

2) actors direct, shoot,...

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