Confessions of a Casting Director

Confessions of a Casting Director

In her book Confessions of a Casting Director Jen Rudin gives actors the tips and tricks of navigating the treacherous waters for meeting agents, getting auditions, and becoming the actor one wants to become.  Remember, through all the auditions, the good and the not...
The Real Bill (Murray)

The Real Bill (Murray)

You could say he’s the most present person in the acting industry.  He never tries to alter himself for the situation – he’s absolutely in his shoes.  And if we could each do that ten percent more in our lives, we’d be better and cooler people for it.  Bill...
How to get the right agent?

How to get the right agent?

Every actor wants an agent, so how does one get one? A better question to ask is how does one get an agent that’s worth their salt?  There are too many agencies who might take an actor on board just to fill up their quota and let the actor just sit on their ‘waiting’...
Who is Hugh?

Who is Hugh?

Hugh Bonneville considers himself one of the luckiest actors he knows. He has managed to keep working since 1986 in theatre, radio, TV and film but beyond turning up on time and not punching the director he has no great tips of the trade to impart. Yet, there are...
The Actors war of art

The Actors war of art

For those who haven’t heard of Steven Pressfield he is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. And in his younger days he struggled to make a living as an author, at one point becoming homeless and living out of the back of his car. In...