SAG-AFTRA Building

Drop Your Anxiety & Prepare for Post-Strike Auditions

Fingers crossed that we are almost at the end of the actors strike and ready to get back to the windfalls of work waiting for everyone! Are you ready to handle a high volume of auditions with professionalism and confidence? Here are some tips to help!

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A New Perspective on the Audition Process

On your next audition – know that you are the solution and not the one on the chopping block – the material and casting are on your chopping block.

Why do you smile during Voice Over copy?

Why do you Smile in Voice-Over Copy?

For one – it moves the sound FORWARD IN YOUR MOUTH and changes the sound of it. It brightens the copy and warms it because it IS A BRIGHTER SOUND.

the villain defines the hero

In Animation – The Villain DEFINES the Hero | By Paul Liberti

One of the great lessons we learn in Animation Character Creation – is that all of the characters in animation stories – are connected.

Treat every Audition as a Booking

See Every Audition As a Booking | By Paul Liberti

Whenever you audition, remind yourself that you already have the part. During those precious moments when you’re in the script, the role is yours, so own it confidently.

Actor Resources

AC’s Favorite Actor Resources

There are so many resources available to actors. Here’s a short list of a few of our favorites that we think ALL actors should know about!

Stage = Body, On Camera = Eyes, Microphone = Mind

From an Actors Standpoint: The Body; The Eyes; The Mind

Stage acting is about the body and voice – and On Camera, acting is about the face and the eyes. From that perspective, Voice Acting is about the theater of the Mind.

throw it away, what does that direction really mean?

“Just throw it away” – What does that direction really mean?

Just throw it away – when we hear that phrase, we get guilt that we have held on to something too long, and it is time to DISCARD it. Cleaning out a closet is a great way to get rid of things you don’t need anymore.

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Self Tape Equipment For Actors

As you prepare to embark on a professional career, here are some equipment suggestions to help you look polished during your auditioning journey.

hand out of water asking for help

Unworthiness, Fear and The Power of ASKING

I recently had an interview come out that shared 5 tips that I wish I knew earlier in my career. The very first one I state is ASK FOR OPPORTUNITIES. I’d like to break down what I mean by that…