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3 Reasons Why Actors Should Avoid Selfie Headshots

A lot goes into creating an actor headshot. Overall, it is about capturing the essence of the actor for a particular look they are after.

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4 Ways to Instantly Fall in Love in a Scene

Love scenes can be challenging for actors because they might find their scene partner unattractive, annoying, mean, awkward, the list goes on.

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Why Actors Need To Have Multiple Revenue Streams

There are countless opportunities to find different revenue streams, they just have to take the time to figure out what they love.

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What To Expect From an Online Acting Class?

Online acting classes are not exactly standard, but they've become the norm in the last year. As with anything, there are pluses and minuses.

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How Can Actors Overcome Non-Stop Criticism & Find Strength?

Top performers of all types walk a perilous tightrope between giving their all to their work and jeopardizing their mental health.

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How Highly Sensitive People Can Achieve WILD Success Without Sacrifice

A highly sensitive performer is a double edged sword. Being sensitive to internal and external impressions means you may get overwhelmed.

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How to Keep a Casting Director’s Attention

Casting will do anything to find the perfect actor for that role.  So, the actor that books the job has to hold the attention of casting.

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The 6 Keys To Getting Headshots That Work For You, Not Against You

There are 6 main factors to consider with your headshot, each one playing a critical role in how your shot comes out. 

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There’s No Such Thing As “Chemistry” In Acting

With deep listening, actors will be drawn to each other, as each one responds to the other and feels seen and heard.

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Making Bold Choices: The Do’s and the Don’ts

Making bold choices can set you apart from the competition or it can get you the title of “crazy actor.”

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Top 8 Reputable Casting Websites

It's hard to know which casting websites to trust. We give our favorites along with some helpful tips to staying safe and not spending unnecessary money!

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Headshot Photographer Greg Thomason: “Your headshot is your visual introduction”

Your headshot should be a clear introduction. It is your opening scene. It should lure agents in without dramatic effects. Keep it simple and engaging.

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Five Questions Actors Should Ask Their Headshot Photographer

It’s arguable that for an actor there is no more important marketing tool for their career than their headshot. So, it’s also important to work with a good headshot photographer.

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This Quote From Yoda Will Transform Your Acting Career

After watching the Star Wars films multiple times over the past twenty five years or so, there was one quote from Yoda that stood out.

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Turning Your Acting Career Into a Successful Business

Acting has all the components a business has and when you treat it like one, your acting career has the potential to scale heights no one could ever imagine.

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How Can a Talent Booking Agent Help Your Career?

What is a Talent Booking Agent and the Pros and Cons of Working With One

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3 Powerful Reasons To Create Your Own Monologue

Shaun Grant writes that the whole point of a monologue is to put on display the very best of your acting instrument.

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Your Range as an Actor May be More Important Than Specialization

A successful working actor needs to be confident working in entertainment media, commercial spots and voice-over roles.

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How To Make Industry Connections

There’s no clear path to success in Hollywood, so it can seem overwhelming and lead people to sit around and hope something comes their way.

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Mindset is Key to Acting Success

Every aspiring actor’s goal should be: to be the best actor I can be. That’s both highly ambitious and something that one can control. Everyone can be the best that he or she can be, and that’s the...

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