Screen Acting

So many people in the world of entertainment have dealt with talent managers who turned out to be a nightmare. The only reason for that was lack of time or willingness to do background checks or...

are numerous jobs out there for prospective actors and actresses. Actors will find it difficult to land acting gigs on their own, especially when first starting out. One way to get a head up on...

To fans, topflight female actresses like Demi Moore, Meryl Streep and Signourney Weaver represent Hollywood at its best--yet a different reality persists behind the red carpet glitter and glitz....

If you're one of those celebrity searchers who believe instant fame is worth any risk, like the couple who crashed the Obamas' first state dinner, this article is not for you. This how-to artcle...

Everything you have heard about acting schools in Los Angeles is true. I know, I teach acting in Los Angeles. For years people have come to me with horror stories about this school or that...

Would you like to see your child or kid on the Nickelodeon Channel acting on a Nickelodeon show? Nickelodeon books lot’s of kid actors for their television shows and game shows such as icarly,...

You've dreamed of being in the spotlight your whole life and now you wonder just how do you break into the business of acting. To become an actress, you'll have to dedicate yourself to your craft.

Do you want to become a Hollywood actress? With over 30 years experience as a writer, producer, director I've known and worked with lots of actresses. Some are focused on achieving success and...

This article will list steps on how to find success as an African-American actress on a science fiction television series.

When working on a movie or television shoot, actors often dress in portable dressing rooms or trailers on location or at the studio. A trailer may be a small space, but with personal touches, it...

This is not an article on how to become famous. To most, becoming an actor or actress is all about acting and having a passion for the art. But how do you become a working actor? It is a long,...

Many an actor has obtained his first big break--and even helped to pay some of his bills--by landing roles in commercials and working for scale as extras in movies and TV shows. These gigs not...

You're an actor who's been honing his/her craft, showcasing your talent in theatrical productions, taking acting classes, and now you're ready to find and sign with a great theatrical agent. How...

There are all types of reasons people want to be an extra in a movie... to fulfill a dream, to cross it off their bucket list or just to make a couple of extra dollars. Whatever the reason, when a...

Finding work as an actor is hard work . Boston has a lot of opportunities for the working actor and there are some steps that will help new actors, and actors new to the area get started finding...

An accent gives an immediate clue to where you are from. Accents can get in the way if you want a job that includes phone work, or employment on television or in the theater in roles that are...

Need to know how to pitch your screenplay to producers, directors or literary agencies? The hard part has been accomplished – you wrote your screenplay, and you rewrote it a dozen times – now the...

Becoming a talent manager is equal parts art and science because you need to have a certain level of experience, and you also need to have the ability to forge relationships and make connections...

Industrials are videos made that are not for broadcast on TV or movies. A safety training video, a video the dentist shows you explaining about wisdom teeth, and an I.T. company's convention video...

The dream of a career in acting is a dream shared by many, but it takes more than a dream and talent to make it in the world of film acting. A professional agent is the first step to achieving...

Becoming a famous actor or actress is a dream that many people have. The promise of fame, fortune and doing something as a career that you love is alluring not only to adults, but to teens as...

Hollywood stars such as Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts have earned more than $20 million per movie. However, most actors are not stars, even if they belong to a union....

Voice-over actors are actors who provide the voices to animated characters and radio shows and provide narration during movies, TV shows and commercials. Many voice-over actors are also "regular"...

Becoming an actor is a challenge that requires not only the skill to pretend, but also determination and patience. Acting is a competitive field. You will be challenged both physically and...

It's an old joke that stems from an urban legend. A tourist stops a famous performer on a New York street one day; in some versions it's renowned violinist Jascha Heifitz, in others pianist Arthur...

A career in acting is one many people dream of: the call of the limelight, the recognition that comes with being in movies, the celebrity lifestyle. The spell draws thousands of wanna-be actors to...

It has been more than 40 years since Hollywood's first interracial kiss on the big screen in the blockbuster "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" broke new ground and stirred debate across the United...

A headshot is an 8" X 10" glossy photograph that is two-sided. One side has a full facial shot, the other side should have a composite of three or more photos that represent the kind of...

If you love movies and have dreamed about penning one of your own, the proliferation of screenwriting resources and software makes it easy to get started. In addition, the accessibility of...

Celebrities are always in the news. Whether it is a new movie, hit show or new record, celebrities are some of the most popular people in the world. Finding and contacting a celebrity can happen...

Lots of kids get started acting in commercials because it's the easiest place to get a break in show business while also making some money. For actors, commercials are a golden opportunity. Since...

Many successful actors have begun their careers at casting calls for teens, and you may be the next teen star to be discovered at one of the many open casting calls for teens. If acting is your...

The silent movie era spanned approximately three decades, beginning in the 1890s and culminating in the late 1920s. During this time, silent films evolved from fledgling novelties into mainstay...

If you want to act, sing or dance, get comfortable with going to auditions and casting calls. It's how directors and casting agents evaluate you for roles, and as the competition can be stiff, you...

When auditioning, the actor who lands the part isn't always the best actor for the role, but he or she is usually the actor who gave the best performance in the audition room. Actors should be...

Actors are responsible for becoming another character by learning lines, changing their appearance and incorporating character traits. Actors need to be creative, have the ability to follow...

Writing a celebrity profile is fun and enlightening, but before you start writing one, you should take into consideration some of the public risks that may be associated with the celebrity.

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to create a screen acting resume. This is useful way for actors and actresses to showcase their talent and experiences to potential casting agents to...

Many dream of becoming an actress, but few actually have the opportunity to become one. However, if you believe in yourself, practice, and most importantly, catch a great deal of luck, you may...

Acting is a job and as such it requires specific accomplishments, just as any career does. Becoming a kid actor is not so much about talent or looks as it is about professionalism, perseverance...

Hollywood relationships never seem to last very long but that does nothing to quell the public's interest. The following twosomes will be remembered through time as some of Hollywood's most famous...

Like any other job, you need a resume for acting. However the resume of an actor is very different from that of most other employment situations. Acting resumes are concerned with your past acting...

Adam West is a TV and film actor best known for his starring role as comic-book hero Batman on the wildly popular ABC 1960s series "Batman." Even though his 80th birthday has come and gone, West...

When it comes to acting, Georgia is, perhaps, most well-known for actors Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh in their performances as Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, the fictional characters in the...

Who are the people that exist in the background of a film or TV show? Those men and women are human props or movie extras who are hired to create an atmosphere of reality behind the main actors...

If you are a celebrity "stalker" (looking for celebrities in good fun, that is), then consider the fact that someday you might actually be successful! If you hope to meet celebrities at...

Many people want to know if their child has the potential to be famous - in ads, movies or television. While beauty comes in many shapes and sizes, it is possible to do a simple test to determine...

"A picture is worth a thousand words ..." If this saying holds true, then any "star-to-be" should place the utmost importance in getting the right head shot. Your head shot is your business...

Improvisation is one of the most popular forms of comedy these days, primarily based on the level of difficulty in perfecting the form. This tutorial may not turn you into the next Wayne Brady—but...