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Accents & Dialects In TV Commercials

Sometimes, accents and dialects are used in TV commercials. Do you know the difference between the two? An “accent’ is foreign and a ‘dialect’ is regional. In other words, if you were raised in the southern part of the US, … Continue reading

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What Are ‘Sides’?

‘Sides’ are pages from a movie or TV script that have been excerpted for the purpose of auditions. The TV and film prescreens usually involve a cold reading from “sides”. If the “sides’ are given to you cold, ask for … Continue reading

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The Differences Between Agents And Managers

Behind every great actor is a team of people responsible for managing their business interests and each of these people serves a different but equally important role. At the forefront of this team are the agent and manager.  Many actors … Continue reading

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Actor Categories

PRINCIPAL ACTOR:  The actor who has the main role, or lead actor. CONTRACT ACTOR:  An actor who is hired for a specific period of time only. SUPPORTING ACTOR:  An actor who is not the lead actor. DAY PLAYER:  An actor … Continue reading

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How To Dress For An Acting Audition

First, consider the role for which you will audition for. Decide which clothing will complement the character but don’t dress in a costume unless you were asked to do so by your agent or casting director. This is not a … Continue reading

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Do Famous Actors Take Acting Classes?

Most all acting wannabes spend a lot of time and energy learning how to act. What about the famous actors? Do they ever brush up on their professional skills? The answer is yes! Individuals who are learning how to act … Continue reading

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ACTING AUDITION TIPS!

At the audition, you will asked to ‘slate’ which typically requires standing on the “mark”. What exactly does this mean?  To ‘slate’ is to verbally address the camera and introduce oneself on tape to those conducting the audition before one … Continue reading

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ACTING FOR KIDS!

Child actors are hired to play children in film, television, commercials and stage. The best time to start acting is when you are a child. This is because the entertainment industry is always looking for the next child star. There … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING TV COMMERCIALS & ACTING

The TV commercial industry is a multi-billion dollar business According to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), commercials represent half of the total income of all actors Actors make as much money acting in commercials as they make acting in movies … Continue reading

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Top Five Tips for Acting Auditions

Auditions and getting the part are the goals of every actor. It can be exciting and stressful at the same time. In order to increase your chances of getting the part remember the following basic audition tips! BE ON TIME … Continue reading

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