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After the Show: The Many Faces of the Performer

From: Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.: After the Show: The Many Faces of the Performer. “Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself, / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” - Walt Whitman Recounting his recording sessions with the youngMichael Jackson, famed record producer Quincy Jonesremembers that “Michael was so shy, he’d sit down and sing behind […]

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CastingLingo

Understanding TV/film casting lingo

Lead, Co-lead, Principal, featured, background, supporting, U-5. These are the titles of some of the various roles in any given film/TV casting. But understanding what all these mean can be tricky and if you are unfamiliar with the lingo it can dampen your experience on set – especially if you mistake a featured role for […]

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How to correctly name your headshot and resume

Name your Headshot and Resume files!

I just had a brief stint casting a project and what was curious to me was how many actors had their headshot and resume files incorrectly named. And even incorrectly formatted. You have to think for a moment that when you submit yourself to a project that a given casting director is receiving a lot […]

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Ato Essandoh

The NYC Actor Podcast: Ato Essandoh – Part Two

In the second part of our interview with Ato Essandoh (Garden State, Blood Diamond) we discuss the process of auditioning and callbacks with the likes of Martin Scorsese, letting go of the desire for fame, and what it’s like to work on a TV show with Barry Levinson. Listen to Ato Essandoh – Part One […]

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What is SAG??

What is SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY?: http://thenycactor.net/2009/07/20/the-unions/ An in-depth look at SAG: http://thenycactor.net/2009/07/20/the-unions-sag/ As usual, if you have any questions for me it’s a good idea to look around TheNYCActor.net first as it’s quite likely I’ve already answered it.

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Ask me: How to cry?

Question: hey do you have any technique to cry or to be more sensible while doing a scene? thanks, by the way i love your blog : Answer: http://thenycactor.net/2011/05/02/ask-me-how-do-actors-cry-on-cue/ Glad you like the blog!

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Ask Me: experience?

Question:  Would I need experience to join actor access? I have only taken classes in acting but have no job in acting. And what would I put on my resume if I only had training? Answer: http://thenycactor.net/?s=resume I encourage everyone to browse TheNYCActor.net before asking your questions. Chances are I’ve already answered it a few […]

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Ask Me: pay for Actors Access

Question: Do I need to pay to get Actors Access or can the free version suffice for getting work?   Answer: You can test run it for free for a while (I did). You’ll only need to pay when you submit to an actual job. But, I must say, if you’re really committed to being […]

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Ask Me: Central Casting?

Question: Hello. Do you think registering for central casting is a good idea. Do you think If get work as an extra and maybe do you think it is possible to get three vouchers from working as an extra? Answer: If you want to be a professional extra, then Central Casting is good for you. […]

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