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Recording Your Reels

Posted on September 4, 2019 by John Casablancas

Reels are non-negotiable for the aspiring film star. There are millions of people out there vying for limited roles and only a few directors hired to judge applicants. They have to be brutally efficient and many won’t even consider applicants … 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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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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How to Practice Improv

Posted on March 19, 2018 by John Casablancas

Practicing improvisation is no different than practicing anything else. With time, diligence and hard work, you can become gifted at the art of creating live performance on the spot. Find a Teacher Just getting together with your friends to practice … Continue reading →

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SAG and Joining a Guild

Posted on August 7, 2017 by John Casablancas

SAG and Joining a Guild Labor unions emerged as a way for employees to leverage their power over a company to demand fair and equal work agreements. From pay to allowable hours of work, groups like this can be found … Continue reading →

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Best Way to Record Your Actor Reel

Posted on July 10, 2017 by John Casablancas

The actor reel is the single most important method of selling your talent currently in existence. It is a short, one minute video showcasing either three to four clips of professionally filmed work you’ve already done or a single body … Continue reading →

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Acting Warm Ups

Posted on June 19, 2017 by John Casablancas

As an actor, it is your job to be ready physically and vocally for the roles you take on. After all, your paycheck comes from your ability to embody a wide number of characters on a daily basis. Like any … Continue reading →

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The Monologue, The Cold Read and The Two Person Scene

Posted on May 22, 2017 by John Casablancas

While reading from a script isn’t new to an actor, there are two other scenarios to be aware of. Knowing how to prepare and what directors are looking for with each is necessary for making your audition stand out among … Continue reading →

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Do Famous Actors Take Acting Classes?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by John Casablancas

Typically, anyone interested in acting is spending a lot of time, energy and hard work learning how to act. But, what about famous actors? Do they every brush up on their professional acting skills? The answer is a YES! Famous … Continue reading →

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The Three Fastest Ways to Memorize Lines

Posted on February 8, 2016 by John Casablancas

Matt Newton is an acting coach and Backstage Expert. We love his advice, posted on Backstage, from June 25, 2014. He offers the following, very helpful advice, to actors on how to best memorize their lines. Thanks Matt! The Rehearsal … Continue reading →

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