How Often Are Acting Auditions Available?
Actors who are new to the business often wonder if there’s a set schedule for auditions…like, do they happen every Monday? Twice a month? What gives? The frequency (or rarity) of auditions depends on two main factors: the project and the actor. Every project has its own casting process. Some need one actor, others need…
A New, Fantastic Ear Prompter Course
Readers of my books will recognize the EAR as a highly specialized, lucrative tool actors can use to augment their incomes. Even non-actors have heard of the ear prompter through gossip that some celebrities use them on stage in front of live audiences. If you’re not familiar with the ear prompter or know what it…
Moving to Chicago for Acting in 2025? Start Here.
Thinking about moving to Chicago to pursue acting? Hello and welcome! There’s plenty to know, so I’ve put together a list of helpful things actors might consider during their journey. I’m Chris Agos, actor and the author of Acting In Chicago, 4th edition. It’s a complete guide to working professionally in the Chicago market, and…
Parents and Child Actors: A New Book Just for You
Actors Should Tell A Story With Their ActorsAccess.com Profile
Your Actor’s Access profile should tell a story. That’s the takeaway from a conversation I had with Blair Hickey, actor and founder of the website CastingAbout.com, which tracks the movements of casting directors and associates through their various projects. The site now operates as a division of Breakdown Services, Inc., which of course we all…
The Self-Tape Situation And How To Improve It
Maybe you’ve been following the drama playing out on the West Coast between actors and casting directors. If not, I’ll briefly catch you up. In early March, a few actors sparked a discussion about the industry’s embrace of self-taped auditions by venting their frustrations with them on Twitter. The resulting discourse has opened the floodgates,…
