Category Archives: Acting

What NOT to Do During an Audition

Posted on November 23, 2020 by John Casablancas

We often list what we should do during an audition but rarely to do we go over the biggest faux pas. Here are the top offenders to avoid. Show Up Unprepared Everything the casting directors will want from you is … Continue reading →

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Top Films for Monologue Inspiration

Posted on September 28, 2020 by John Casablancas

There’s good reason the best film monologues are the best. If you find yourself stuck trying to figure out how to best go about performing your monologue, study these films and the performances that make them noteworthy. Independence Day (1996) … Continue reading →

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Online Portfolios: The Dos and Don’ts

Posted on August 24, 2020 by John Casablancas

Online portfolios are the modern man’s business card. Accessible to anyone with an internet connection and able to house your entire body of work, it’s one of the best ways to catch the eye of a possible employer. However, not … Continue reading →

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Learning a New Skill for a Role

Posted on August 17, 2020 by John Casablancas

All great actors embrace learning. Accents, physical feats, and languages are all par for the course. If you’ve been cast in a role or are auditioning for one that requires you to learn a new skill or language, here’s how … Continue reading →

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Standing Out in an Audition

Posted on August 10, 2020 by John Casablancas

There are a lot of artists out there and you’re just one more in a sea of hundreds of thousands. Each one of you is vying for that next gig and the audition is where the rubber meets the road. … Continue reading →

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Different Roles and Staff on Set

Posted on August 3, 2020 by John Casablancas

Filming anything, even something as simple as a commercial, is a huge undertaking requiring the expertise of a lot of people. Here’s who you’ll see on set. Director The director is the person in charge on set. They manage everyone, … Continue reading →

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Self-Taping and Submitting a Reel from Home

Posted on June 15, 2020 by John Casablancas

Now that the technology available to the public has caught up to the quality that used to only be accessible through professionals, it’s no surprise that many auditions are moving to self-taped reels. While this gives the artist greater control … Continue reading →

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Continuing Your Training

Posted on May 4, 2020 by John Casablancas

It’s a falsehood to assume that once you’ve done enough training, you’re set for life. The reality of the matter is training is never completed only continued. Those that refuse to learn anything more once they’ve graduated to what they … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Acting Age Range

Posted on February 19, 2020 by John Casablancas

Age plays a very important role in what you can and can’t be cast as. Instead of taking this as a limiting factor, here’s how to use your age as leverage to land more parts. The Basics So where do … Continue reading →

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Learning an Accent

Posted on January 13, 2020 by John Casablancas

Convincing and correct accents are an incredible way to expand your potential as a performer. However, where do you even start? With around 6,500 languages in the world and each with their own dialects, it is pretty overwhelming. Don’t let … Continue reading →

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