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Backstage experts: How To Find Your Type and Book Work
One of the biggest mistakes actors make is not knowing their type, or as often referred to as a brand. Most believe that they are actors and can play many roles. In a majority of theater, this is true because of the distance between the actor and audience. But on-camera, which is more intimate, who [...]
Read More4 Things to Consider When Finding an Acting Teacher
The teachers you choose to train with will be a major influence in the development of your craft, and thus will have a strong impact on your career. But so many actors choose teachers for the wrong reasons. Wither they select one who is less expensive, offering some kind of deal, located close to where [...]
Read MoreCommercial Acting Tips: Insider Audition Technique
Commercial auditions are challenging for most actors. Audition material or scenarios are at the most 20 seconds, which means you need to be up to speed right away. No time to get into the material. You are only in the audition room, on an average of 5 minutes. Just a few minutes to get comfortable, [...]
Read MoreTips for Actors: Dealing with Stress
Carolyne Barry was featured on the series by Suzanne Lyons with her Career Tips for Actors. In this episode, Carolyne shares tips for managing stress in the entertainment industry. Watch Acting Tips for Dealing with Stress here.
Read MoreOnline Commercial Classes: Audition Preparation Tips
Auditions can be tough to come by. You want to do well to have a better chance at booking the job as well as leave a favorable impression so that you will get more auditions with the casting director. Unlike theatrical auditions where you know you will normally be reading a script with a reader [...]
Read MoreHow to be an Actor: Tips to Get More Commercial Auditions
Written by: Carolyne Barry The number of actors submitted for any given commercial depends on the type or role and in what city it is being cast. If the role is that of an early twenties, wholesome, attractive all American college girl casting in Los Angeles there may be thousands of submissions. As opposed to [...]
Read MoreCommercial Audition Techniques: Solo Dialogue to the Camera
A challenge with monologue dialogue commercials auditions is how to truthfully start speaking. With 10, 20 or 25-second copy, there is no time to work into it. You must be connected at the beginning otherwise those viewing your audition may lose interest and fast forward to the next actor. I believe that when you use [...]
Read MoreHow to be an Actor: Meeting With A Potential Agent
You have submitted your photo, resume and a succinct and engaging cover letter to several commercials agents and you have interest from one or more who have set-up meetings, -now what. How do you prepare so you will have a great interview? Before the meeting, research the agency so you will be able to knowledgably [...]
Read MoreHow to be an Actor: Submitting To Potential Commercial Agents
In major markets, there are hundreds of agents. Attaining legitimate representation for commercials is usually rather involved so it important to choose the agents you wish to target and research them:
Read MoreHow to be an Actor: Finding The Right Commercial Agent
In major markets, there are hundreds of agents. Attaining legitimate representation for commercials is usually rather involved so it important to choose the agents you wish to target and research them: In major markets buy updated books that list and describe agents and managers (In Los Angeles, these books are sold at Samuel French and [...]
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