Sean Bean on What Makes Acting So “Rewarding” and Why You “Can’t Wing” Emotional Scenes
One of his latest roles is in Marriage opposite Nicola Walker as their marriage hits a rough patch after more than 25 years together.
There’s No Such Thing As “Chemistry” In Acting
With deep listening, actors will be drawn to each other, as each one responds to the other and feels seen and heard.
Interview: Jeremy Davis on Playing Olaf in ‘Frozen’, Costume Mishaps and Making the Role His Own
Jeremy Davis talks about playing Olaf in the FROZEN US tour, costume mishaps, and how he makes the role his own.
Interview: Casting Director Kim Coleman on ‘Five Days at Memorial’, Self-Tape Tips and Portraying Real People
Casting Director Kim Coleman talks about the puzzle of casting, finding actors to portray real people and self-tape and audition tips!
Theater Review: ‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations’
If you’re a theater lover and looking to kick the New Year in high gear, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is a great way to do that.
The 6 Keys To Getting Headshots That Work For You, Not Against You
There are 6 main factors to consider with your headshot, each one playing a critical role in how your shot comes out.
Interview: David Christopher Wells on His Role in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, Being an Understudy and Getting His MFA
David Christopher Wells on his role, working with Richard Thomas and how being an understudy can feel like “jumping out of a plane.”
Interview: Betty Gabriel and Nina Hoss Talk ‘Jack Ryan’ Season 3
Gabriel and Hoss talk about their characters, playing powerful women and how they mapped out their roles for the globe-trotting season.
Jonathan Banks on Playing Mike in ‘Better Call Saul’: “I borrowed from people that I saw”
Jonathan Banks explains that he incorporated experiences of many individuals into his characterization of Mike.
‘The Offer’ Casting Director John Papsidera on Finding ‘The Godfather’ Stars
When it comes to casting actors to play real-life people, John Papsidera makes an effort to avoid simply going off an actor’s resemblance.
Theater Review: ‘Hamilton’ Returns and It’s as Good as Ever
Each time I watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer prize-winning musical, I walk away with a new found respect for it.
Interview with the Vampire’s Jacob Anderson on Playing Louis and How Walking on Set Got Him into Character
Interview with the Vampire’s Jacob Anderson the research he did to help make his character, Louis, his own.
Interview with the Vampire’s Eric Bogosian on How His Role “Follows His Own Life Arc”
Eric Bogosian talks about being part of the ensemble of Interview with the Vampire and how the role follows his own “life arc.”
Interview: Andrew Polk on ‘Armageddon Time’, Character Research and Self-Tapes
Andrew Polk talks working with James Gray on Armageddon Time, the research he did for his role and why he likes self-tapes.
Alan Alda Reflects on His Career and the Acting Advice He’s Learned Over the Years
Alan Alda shared some of the lessons he’s learned as an actor, including the advice he gleaned from his collaborators over the years.
Interview with the Vampire’s Sam Reid on Making Lestat His Own
Sam Reid talks about how he made the vampire Lestat his own character and the challenge of playing a monster.
Interview: Bailey Bass Sinks Her Teeth into the Role of Claudia in ‘Interview With the Vampire’
Bailey Bass talks about Claudia, the research she did to get into character and the what she did once she got the role.
Watch: Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Audition for ‘X-Men’
Hugh Jackman’s audition tape shows how the relatively unknown actor (at the time) won the role and of Wolverine.
Interview: Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas Talks ‘Loot’ and What Makes a Good Self-Tape
Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas on finding actors for LOOT, self-tapes, resumes and the best thing about her job.
Tom Hanks on His Career and the Valuable Lessons He Learned Along the Way
Reflecting on this career, actor Tom Hanks credits others who changed the way he thought about his roles and his career.