When I think about an actor who will have mass national or international appeal, I consider 3 things: their talent, their looks, and their personality. (For personal business interactions with that actor I have more criteria like their...
"HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO ALL! May we eventually live in a world where every nation recognizes that women's rights are human rights!" Welcome! Hey guys, it's me, Anna. I’ve decided to start weekly posts that I will...
I’m assuming you already know what pilot season is. But do you know how your agents and managers work during this time? You probably hear about the long office hours and crazy days. You may have even been...
Acting in soaps, improv on self-tapes, and how much chit-chat is okay in the audition room I’m so excited to finally re-launch my newly improved blog and start things off by sharing my lunchtime conversation with casting director,...
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to give a Thank You to those who’ve helped your career. This includes your agents and managers, casting directors and directors, publicists and attorneys, acting...
Commercial acting techniques and the fight for what's right On another sunny and beautiful Los Angeles afternoon, I was headed to meet with Killian McHugh, owner of Killian's Workshop. It's the go-to acting school for anyone interested in learning...
William Morris endeavor partner talks about the past, present, and future of film and television Tim Curtis works at one of the biggest and oldest talent agencies in the world: William Morris Endeavor. As a partner and agent...
The talented actor, the motivated artist, and how to be both Amy Lyndon is an acting teacher, studio owner and author of The Lyndon Technique. I’ve come to know her through many of my actors who have raved...
Working with casting directors, why actors get dropped and how pilot season is different I’ve been working with talent agent Laura Thede of DDO Artists Agency for several years now. As head of the DDO Kids division, Laura...
How to become a casting director favorite, what to prepare for a commercial audition and why some agents get all the appointments I've always been fascinated with the commercial world because while most actors come to Los Angeles...
