Headshots and Comp Cards: Who Gets What?
As modeling and acting have merged more and more, so, too, have their means of communicating information. Where the headshot was once strictly relegated to
Category: Acting
Overcoming Stage Fright
Whether you want it to happen or not, there’s no denying the increased heart rate and sweaty palms that signify every performer’s greatest demon –
Signing with an Agency
Agencies are passports to regular, scheduled work. They hook you up with professionals that know both how to market your talent as well as how
Gifts for Your Model or Actor
You’re not a photographer. You’re not a director. You can’t offer your model or actor friend the gig they want. Luckily, though, both models and
The First Movie Stars
The film industry is relatively young, really only getting going in the early 1900s. Despite this youth, major movie stars arose almost as soon as
Learning Lines
Memorization is an essential for every actor, whether you prefer to perform on stage or in front of a camera. Many, however, also find this
How to Learn Accents
Having at least one or two accents under your belt increases your marketability. Luckily, there are ways to learn and practice accents without needing to
Your Acting Type
As an actor, you’re expected to be able to fill virtually any role presented to you. It’s the ultimate game of pretend. Yet even with
Decoding Acting
Of all the artistic industries, acting is one of the most prolific when it comes to inventing terms to describe oddities only found on the
The Reel Deal
Every artist needs a portfolio. For the artist, this means paintings. For the singer, this means songs. For the actor, this means the reel. The