To open call, or not to open call? That is the question. Young actors often ask us whether or not they should attend the big casting calls they hear about. Shows like American Idol and The Voice romanticize the process. Disney holding a big open call for the new Star Wars VII affirms their hope that they too can be “discovered.” But is any of it worth a young actor’s time? The answer is both YES and NO!Read More

Ever wonder what makes a good story? As actors, it’s our job to understand and master that info to become the best storytellers ourselves. Listen to this podcast “Why Every Movie Plot Follows Weirdly Scientific Rules” on Cracked.com and you’ll never look at a Hollywood blockbuster, or a major moment in your own life, the same way again!
http://www.cracked.com/podcast/why-every-movie-plot-follows-weirdly-specific-rules/#ixzz2jj9OkGEa

Los Angeles actors, what in this video resonates with you? Thirty Seconds To Mars’ music video for “City of Angels” features a lineup of stars spilling their feelings — both good and bad — about the city that made them!
http://mashable.com/2013/10/30/thirty-seconds-to-mars-city-of-angels-video/

Acting as a business is full of ups and downs. But business aside, what do you do when you come to an artistic hurdle that you can’t seem to maneuver? We are here to help you navigate your way through some very common challenges actors face in the audition room. Because while some roles may be a breeze, others will take a lot more work to break into. But hey, the growth is in the challenges!Read More

Thinking of taking your rep out? Before you do, read on. Secret Agent Man shares the biggest Dos and Don’ts of the industry date in “Take Your Agent to Lunch Day.”
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/take-your-agent-lunch-day/