NJ Is the Current State TO WATCH for TV and FILM Opportunities
Even with California piling on tax breaks, we are seeing more and more professionals turn their attention to the east coast for big on camera projects.
Why Every Actor Needs a “Casting Director List”
At its core, a CD list is a strategic, personalized database of casting directors, associates, and assistants who cast the specific types of projects you are right for.
Real Life Tips that are also great for Actors
The world is brimming with great advice….and not so great advice! Here are some popular advice phrases that we feel will particularly help you in your acting career! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Putting too much weight on one audition is a great way to get in your head and mess yourself […]
10 things ACTORS can do to start 2026 on the right foot
The start of a new year is the perfect time for you to pivot your acting career from the “holiday haze” into “active work mode.
Unmasking the Horror Film Audition
I want to share the core advice I offer actors when they come in to audition for me. Don’t be afraid to take chances, and enjoy the ride!
The Secret to Reading a Voice-Over SPEC that is a Game Changer
Ignoring the spec is a mistake. Many voice actors read the spec dismissively and miss the connection producers hear in their heads for the read.
7 Things To Get You Unstuck as An Actor
We hope these tips will help you get moving this Fall, feeling great and hitting your stride in this exciting career path!
So You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show or Film… Now What?
Even if you’re not a writer, you don’t need a fully finished script to start. But you do need a well-developed concept, characters, and an understanding of the world your story lives in. Here’s how you can start laying the foundation for a successful pitch.
Play. Use Your Power. Create With Gusto: An Appeal To Your Creative Spirit by Robin Carus, Casting Director
This is also about power — your power. The ability to walk into a room and shift energy. To tell the truth boldly. To take a story, shape it, and make it breathe.
What Is a Cinematic Headshot (and Why It Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career)?
There’s a moment—right before a character speaks, right before a decision is made—where something shifts. The breath holds. The eyes change. The energy lands. That moment? That’s where a cinematic headshot lives. Cinematic headshots aren’t about being dramatic or brooding for the sake of it. They’re about suggesting something deeper: story, character, the possibility of […]
