Audition Time: The Question Moment

Hey actors. Quick gut check.

Have you ever been in an in-person audition or zoom callback, a casting director smiles at you and says, “Do you have any questions?”...

And you go...blank?

You flip through your sides, you hem and haw, you finally mumble, “No, I’...

Ready to shine a spotlight on a topic that often causes confusion but is SUPER important for your acting journey? Let's break down the difference between co-star and guest star roles - and trust me, knowing this can be a total game-changer for your career!

The Co-Star Breakdown

Co-stars are the un...

If you’ve ever received an audition callback referred to as a work session, congratulations! Not all casting offices do them, but when they do, it’s a great opportunity to refine your audition before stepping in front of producers, directors, or network executives.

So, what exactly is a work sessio...

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 down, why not flip the script ...

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. 

Think of...

“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 memorable.

I was working with ...

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, edit, a...