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Need information about how to begin or advance your acting career? Start here for articles about talent agents, casting directors, and the casting process. Learn who's who in the film business and how to become a successful actor.

Articles by Nicole Arbusto

Improve Every Audition

Articles by Matthew Barry

Are You Ready for Hollywood?

Articles by Sarah Bennett

How to Become an Actor

Step by Step Guide to Becoming an Actor

Building an Acting Résumé

Creating the Perfect Acting Résumé

Seven Steps for a Successful Acting Career

Devise Your Acting Career Path

Articles by Arthur Blume

Casting Directors Defined

The Casting Process Explained

Cover Letters

Constructing an Acting Cover Letter

The Perfect Acting Cover Letter

Cover Letter Examples

Articles by Mark Brandon

Headshots: Shoot for Accuracy

Audition Strategies: Learn to Hunt

Audition Strategies: Conquer Your Audition Jitters

Audition Strategies: Unmask the Classic Myth

Audition Strategies: Stay Upbeat to Stay in the Running

Audition Strategies: It Pays to Know Your Niche

Audition Strategies: Have "Another" Audition in Your Hip Pocket

Audition Strategies: Improve your Improv!

Audition Strategies: Beware of Zombie Casting Directors!

Audition Strategies: Temper Enthusiasm with Business Sense

Audition Strategies: Adopt the "En Garde!" Stance

Audition Strategies: Harness the Power of Habit

The Actor's Sanity Test

Articles by Elliott Brody

Become a Movie Extra - It's Easy

Articles by David Collins

Understanding the Importance of Casting Calls

How to Write an Actor's Résumé

Articles by Chad Gracia

Top US Undergraduate Acting Programs

Top US Graduate Acting Programs

Articles by Bill Howey

Stillness: Acting Without Movement

Vulnerable Acting

Articles by Jane Jenkins with Rachel Kranz

A Star Is Found

Articles by Jo Kelly

How to Be an Actor Who Memorizes No Lines and Needs No Acting Skills

Kick Up Summertime & Semester Breaks with a Little Acting Job

Be a Star to Your Star-Struck Child - A Guide for Parents

I Spy... a Fun Part-time Job for Seniors and Retirees

Articles by Ruth Kulerman

Tips for the Beginning Actor

Four Essential Acting Questions Answered

Five Essentials for Building a Character

Five and a Half Acting Tips Not Taught in Drama Class

Acting is a Talent

How to Get Work in Commercials

Film and Stage Acting

Where to Learn Film Acting

How to Afford College Acting Programs

Six Tips for Perfect Headshots

Grab the Casting Directors' Attention

What to Look for in an Agent or Manager

Ten Interview Blunders Actors Make - and How to Correct Them

Courage: The Vitamin C of Acting

Tips for Beating Shyness

The Secret to Dealing with Audition Rejection

The Secret to Showbiz Success

A Simple Tip for Acting Success

Acting Success Tips

Articles by Christian Lange

Selling Yourself as an Actor or Model in a Recession

Performing in Front of the Lens - Tips for Actors and Models

Photo Tips: How to Get a Great Comp Card

Average Income for Models and Actors

Learn How to Get a Talent Agent

Articles by Amy Lyndon

Tips to Increase Your Chances to Work as an Actor

Advice to Actors on Cold Reading & Booking Jobs

Ask Amy: Answers from Acting Coach Amy Lyndon

Articles by Aaron Marcus

You Can Become a Successful Commercial Model

Commercial Modeling Composite Sheets

Articles by Joe Marinelli

Acting and Reality

Preparing For The Beast

Articles by Tony Martinez

Meeting with a Talent Agent

Articles by Joy Mason

Audition Fundamentals

Auditioning Tips

Articles by Katherine Mayfield

Self-Promotion: A Dirty Word?

Self-Promotion for the Actor

Your Interview with an Agent

Coping with Audition Nerves

Articles by Cathy McKim

About Talent Agents

How to Find a Talent Agent

How to Find an Agent... and Survive

How to Find a Modeling Agent

Articles by Aimee Mitchell

First Steps to Becoming an Actor

What are Movie Extras?

What are Casting Calls?

Casting Calls Yell Be Discovered!

What are Headshots and What is their Importance?

Basic Headshot Guidelines

Your Headshot Should Shine

Your Acting Résumé – Avoiding Expense and All That Jazz

Acting Résumés – Honesty Leads to Reward

How to Get a Talent Agent

Getting an Agent - Finding Talent Agents and Getting Noticed

Audition Procedures

Audition Preparation Tips

Tips for a Successful Audition

Tips, Tools and Truth about Your First Audition

Aim For the Stars

Become a Star

Articles by Angela Morris

Break into Showbiz

An Interview with Talent Agent Angela Morris

Articles by Mary Pratt

What to Know to Become an Actor

How to Get Started Acting

Articles by Christine Rose

Take Your Best Shot

Articles by Joshua Siegel

Getting Started in Film Acting

Who's Who in the Acting Biz

About Managers

About Casting Directors

The Casting Process in Action

Headshot & Photo Examples

Résumé Examples

Audition Basics

Cold Reading

An Interview with Talent Agent Angela Morris

An Interview with Casting Director Judy Belshe

Articles by Anthony Smith

How to Start an Acting Career

How to Start an Acting Career if you Live in a Small Town

How to Convince Your Parents to Support Your Dream of Becoming an Actress

How to get Discovered

How Do You Choose The Right Acting Classes?

Things to Look for When Choosing a Headshot Photographer

Questions to ask your Headshot Photographer BEFORE the Shoot!

Six Steps To Getting Great Pics!

Auditioning and What You Can Expect Part 1

Auditioning and What You Can Expect Part 2

Auditioning and What You Can Expect Part 3

How Do You Build A Successful Acting Career?

Articles by Catherine L. Tully

Learning to Move With Ease

Audition Rejection - Don't Take It Personally

Articles by Terra Wellington

Overcoming the Myth of Hollywood

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