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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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Acting Audition Etiquette

Posted on November 11, 2019 by John Casablancas

As an actor where personalities are a huge part of auditioning, etiquette becomes an extremely invaluable toolkit. It teaches you where to draw your line so that you don’t go too far and ruin your chances of landing a part. … Continue reading →

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Child Acting

Posted on August 5, 2019 by John Casablancas

Your child is dead set on acting, but they are pretty young, meaning they’ll rely on you for the majority of their support in this venture. Do you agree to it? Do you tell them to wait until they’re 18? … Continue reading →

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Acting Audition: How to Dress

Posted on April 15, 2019 by John Casablancas

You’ve memorized your monologue. You’ve studied the play you’re auditioning for. You’ve nailed your headshot and resume. Now for the final piece of the puzzle—your outfit.  Capture the Character Assuming the audition is for a specific play rather than an … Continue reading →

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Voiceover Auditions

Posted on March 4, 2019 by John Casablancas

Auditioning for voice roles, be they cartoons, commercials or the ARSM, is a very straightforward process with clearly defined rules and goals. Put your best foot forward by knowing the basics so to better show off your skills and impress … Continue reading →

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Acting Audition Tips

Posted on February 25, 2019 by John Casablancas

Making it as an actor is no different than making it in any other profession. With enough time and effort and connections, you’ll eventually find a stream of well-paying jobs in a rewarding career. Never stop researching how to get … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Acting Type

Posted on December 31, 2018 by John Casablancas

What works for one actor to get into character does not work for another. This is why there are shelves full of methods designed by performers explaining how they achieve the performances they do. Finding yours is the perfect way … Continue reading →

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Special Resume Skills

Posted on October 2, 2018 by John Casablancas

We all have them. The skills we are masters of but don’t really see much stage time. Maybe you’re a pro with the yo-yo. Maybe you can shoot a bow and arrow. Maybe you are fluent in three different languages. … Continue reading →

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Best Tech for Acting

Posted on August 28, 2018 by John Casablancas

In this ever-advancing tech world, auditions and everything tied to them is shifting with the sands of change. Don’t be left behind. The better tech you have to manage your career, the better chance you stand to succeed. Smartphone Do … Continue reading →

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