August 2009
Should a Casting Director Tweet During Auditions?
August 18, 2009 by Julie · 1 Comment
Now this is one interesting story and I would love to hear your thoughts. A casting director sent out her disapproval of actors during an audition! Obviously everyone auditi0ning knows that when they leave the room, the people they just auditioned in front of talks about them, but should it be done on a public [...]
Win a $15 Domino’s Gift Card, Plus Check Out Their New Chocolate Cake!
August 17, 2009 by Julie · 146 Comments
Are you a struggling actor/actress? Then I bet you could use some chocolate cake and a $15 Domino’s Gift Card to help you out!
Dominos has a new promotional campaign to the next level and they took it to the next level. This is definitely their “hottest” campaign yet!
Domino’s rented a helicopter and flew over 1,000 [...]
How to Come up with a Good Acting Monologue
August 16, 2009 by Julie · 1 Comment
Monologue is the art of producing a dramatic sketch of exemplary acting performance by an actor. It can be a long speech, a soliloquy, or a skit designed for only one actors performance. Most people consider monologues a form of soliloquy, the act of talking to oneself. When used in a play, it is more [...]
Tips on Getting a Great Looking Headshot
August 14, 2009 by Julie · 3 Comments
As you prepare for your acting career, don’t forget to create an effective acting headshot. Acting headshots can make your future in acting life a lot easier and more possible, but not without putting it to the test.
1. Be professional
Like the usual job hunter, you must also be professional with your acting headshots. Even if [...]
What an Acting Coach Can Teach You
August 13, 2009 by Julie · 1 Comment
So, you’ve had the acting bug for as long as you can remember right? You’ve been performing since you were a child and now that you are an adult, you want to take a stab at it and see how far you can go. You know it is a cutthroat business but you’re willing to [...]
Advice for Those Wanting to Be a Successful Actor
August 13, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment
Do you want to be a successful actor or actress? Follow these guidelines and you will be well on your way!
Be on time.
On a big film the money is going out the door at about 30 grand every 20 minutes. On a network TV show the rate is only a bit less. If you are [...]
How Did Brenda Song Get Started?
August 11, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment
You probably know Brenda Song best from her role as London Tipton on both The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. She seems so perfect for that role doesn’t she? Do you know how she landed the gig with Disney? Read on…
Brenda got her start in the acting biz [...]
Vanessa Hudgens Chats Auditions
August 11, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment
Vanessa Hudgens talked about almost auditioning for American Idol and how auditions have gone good for her.
I read that you planned to audition for “American Idol” before “HSM.” You could have been Kelly Clarkson, if not David Bowie.
It was before “High School Musical” came along. I didn’t go to any auditions because I was 15, [...]
You’ve Landed Your First Acting Gig – Now What?
August 11, 2009 by Julie · 4 Comments
This article covers what to expect after you have landed that first acting job.
Many people think that acting is all about glamour and living the good life. Maybe you get some fancy limo and a ton of other perks and that’s all there is to it. Unfortunately, the real work of being an actor is [...]
Michael Kostroff Talks Going from “The Wire” to “Sonny with a Chance”
August 8, 2009 by Julie · 1 Comment
Michael Kostroff did an interview with LAist and talked about what it was like going from a show like “The Wire” to the Disney Channel in “Sonny with a Chance”. Here’s what he has to say:
I love it, especially because it confuses people. The Wire was probably the best show I’ll ever be on, but [...]
