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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Stanley Popovich Stress and anxiety are very common in today’s entertainment industry. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage the daily stresses and anxieties of their entertainment industry profession. These tricks help make the stress of acting in New York City a lot […]
Here’s a great interview with one of our Actors Connection Voice Over teachers Maggie Phillips. Maggie has been a professional actor since she graduated from high school. Although Maggie is also a member of SAG and Equity, her first union card was AFTRA—which she received when casted in a principal commercial role for a local […]
