Tag Archives: film and television

What Are ‘Sides’?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by John Casablancas

‘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 Hollywood Sign

Posted on December 10, 2012 by John Casablancas

The Hollywood Sign is the most famous sign in the world and is one of the most photographed icons in the world. The Sign has appeared in countless motion pictures and television productions as well as in photos taken by … Continue reading →

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What is the Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television and Radio Artists?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by John Casablancas

The Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is an American labor union representing over 150,000 film and television principal and background performers worldwide. The current organization is the result of the March 30, 2012 merger of … Continue reading →

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What Does “Triple Threat” Mean For People?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by John Casablancas

A person who is talented or skilled in three different areas is regarded as a ‘triple threat’. If you can act, sing and dance, you would be a ‘triple threat’. These individuals are highly regarded in the theatre and film … Continue reading →

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Actor Categories

Posted on April 30, 2012 by John Casablancas

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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VIDAL SASSOON – THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE HAIR INDUSTRY!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by John Casablancas

If you want to meet the man who revolutionized the hair industry in the 1960’s  – the international hair icon who is more famous today than he was in the 60’s -  the man whose precision hair cutting techniques are … Continue reading →

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ACTING AUDITION TIPS!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by John Casablancas

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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UNDERSTANDING TV COMMERCIALS & ACTING

Posted on August 1, 2011 by John Casablancas

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

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John Casablancas

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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What Is A Monologue?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Casablancas

A monologue is one person talking (unlike a scene which is two or more people talking). A monologue is the oldest form of acting, dating back to the Greeks, over 2,500 years ago! A monologue is not a whole play … Continue reading →

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