6 Tips On How Actors Can Deal With Loneliness by Stan Popovich

Some actors and celebrities deal with loneliness when they are not in the spotlight. Here is a short list of techniques that actors can use so that the fear of being alone doesn’t become a major issue in their lives. 1.Find An Activity Find an activity that you enjoy and where you can meet a […]

Creating Your Film/TV Demo: It’s All About YOU!

by Tony Nation Lately, the subject of an actor’s film and TV demo has been coming up over and over again.  From actors who I work with here at Actors Connection to currently re-editing my own.  It’s a tough subject as you can spend weeks trying to guess what the industry wants to see.  But […]

CD Jen Rudin Talks Casting Office Etiquette for Adults and Kids By Kelly Crisp

Casting offices can get crowded, especially with kids. Imagine a large group of children in a cramped space, waiting to be judged by strangers. Add strollers, siblings, gameboys, iPads, food, backpacks, and cell phones to the picture. Then imagine kids running lines and primping, preparing for their “big break.” Not to mention the chatter about […]

LOOKING YOUR BEST! with Brandi Washington

Brandi Washington is a makeup artist who learned the ropes from her mother at an early age. Brandi is pursuing a career in acting in New York City but feels that her creativity is too outrageous to put into only one craft. Since living in NYC Brandi has worked at Sephora where she learned how […]

CBS New York Names Actors Connection One of NYC’s Five Best Acting Studios!

Actors Connection is pleased to announce that we’ve just been named by CBS NY as one of the “Latest Best of New York: Best 5 Acting Classes”.  Check it out here. Thanks for recognizing our NY acting classes, CBS!

How to ACE an Audition By Daniel Lehman from BackStage

Casting director Sig De Miguel has cast dozens of independent and studio films, first with mentor Amanda Mackey and then as an independent casting director. He partnered with CD Stephen Vincent in 2006, and together the duo has cast more than 40 feature films including “Rabbit Hole,” “Holy Rollers,” “An Englishman in New York,” the […]

THE FORTY HOUR WORK WEEK by Barry Godin, Talent Manager, Chelsea Talent

IN THE EARLY DAYS OF MY CAREER IN NYC, I WAS CONSTANTLY TRYING TO FILL IDLE TIME.  I WAS GREEN, NO AGENT, NO MANAGER…CASTINGS WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN.  I WASN’T REALLY A MODEL TYPE SO THE THOUGHT OF BEING A GLORIOUS FOOD WAITER WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION.  DOING EXTRA WORK ONE DAY ON […]

Eight Tips for Powerful Professional Relationships

by Dallas Travers We’ve all heard the old line in this business, “It’s all about who you know.” I believe that it’s less about who you know and more about how well you know them. One key to success is powerful relationships. So, here are eight simple tips to help you strengthen your professional relationships. […]

Comparing Yourself to Others – 7 steps to making it work for you by Jaime Kalman

Acting in New York City, it’s hard not to compare our selves to others. We see the successes and failures of those around us and we use what we perceive as a barometer by which to evaluate our own progress and self-worth. We mostly judge others and our selves without being aware of it. We […]

Do you need a Website for your Acting Career? by Tony Nation

In today’s ever-changing market, every working actor needs a website for their acting business.  Trying to perform in NYC with any regularity? A website offers a fantastic tool for you to be able to showcase instantly to agents, casting directors and the industry who you are as an actor, what’s unique about you and what […]