What To Expect Your First Time on Set
If you’re here, then it’s safe to assume: YOU BOOKED THE JOB! Congratulations are in order. No matter what you’re shooting, whether it’s a day player role or a Hollywood film, sets run in a...
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Best Self Tape Backdrops for Actors
A great home self tape studio set up is a must have for any auditioning actor. A key part of that setup is a self tape backdrop! A great backdrop provides a distraction free...
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Audition Prep: Actor’s Checklist
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing that huge congratulations are in order. Why? Because you’ve got an audition! And every audition is a reason to celebrate. After all, it’s an opportunity to share your...
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Practical Ways to Network as an Actor (with examples)
Ah, networking. A word and concept designed to strike discomfort into the heart of literally every normal person on earth. Let’s be real: no one wants to be that guy in the foyer. You...
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How To Get Unstuck As An Actor
On your acting journey, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. That’s because being an actor is a path unlike any other. Actors are creative by nature, but the working life of an...
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The First Thing To Do With Your Script
Where on earth does time go? I’m typing this in 2025, and yet it feels like mere moments ago I was spiralling into existential dread during a script analysis class in 2020. How times...
Acting Information and Resources
Self Tape Lighting Setup for Actors
Great self tape lighting helps actors create compelling self tapes that stand out. While performance always comes first, smart lighting shapes your face, adds dimension, and draws casting directors’ eyes to your best work (no...
Your First Self-Tape Audition: What to Do Step by Step
Your first ever self-tape audition! How exciting. As an aspiring actor, this is a big milestone on your acting journey. Everyone starts somewhere, and this is your beginning. However, your first ever self tape audition...
Acting Routine for Beginners: A Simple 30-minute Daily Plan
Did you know that, contrary to popular belief, acting is a skill? Like any skill, that means you can get better at it with practice. However, unlike a lot of other skills out there, practicing...
Avoid These Overdone Male Shakespeare Audition Monologues
At some point on your acting journey, you will inevitably have to perform a Shakespeare monologue. It might be for a drama school audition, or even for a Shakespearean production! However, despite the broad range...
Overdone Female Shakespeare Audition Monologues
Choosing a Shakespeare audition piece can be tricky. Whether it’s for a specific production, a theatre company general audition, or drama school, you’ll want to choose a monologue that showcases your acting talent. However, audition...
Overdone Contemporary Audition Monologues for Women
Whether you’re auditioning for drama school, a role in a theatre production, or any other role; there is a good chance you’ll be asked to perform a monologue at the audition. The exciting process all...
How to Keep Your Voice Healthy as an Actor
There’s a lot out there about voice warm-ups and exercises to improve your vocal range, flexibility and strength but I’ve noticed a gap in the market. Maintaining good vocal health isn’t as simple as doing...
Contemporary Male Overdone Audition Monologues to Avoid
Hunting for an epic audition monologue, but don’t want to be doing the same piece as everyone else? We get it. When the panel has asked you to select your own piece, there is a...
What To Wear For a Self Tape Audition
Choosing what to wear for a self tape audition can be confusing. Especially since you plan, film and send the tape without seeing anyone involved in the casting process in person! This can feel daunting....