We often see the lavish lifestyles of A-list actors,

creating unrealistic expectations for aspiring actors. Landing a big-screen role or a TV show doesn’t automatically lead to fame and fortune. Decades ago, this might have been the case, but today’s reality is different.

Early on,...

Striking Commercial Headshots

Your headshot is everything to getting your foot in the door to the entertainment industry! Every audition you get starts with your headshot. You need a headshot that pops off the page and stands out from all the rest. Getting headshots is an investment in your...

There are so many unspoken rules on a film set!

You don't know what you don't know until it's too late. Usually, the only way to learn the rules is by witnessing someone break them or by doing it yourself. Don't learn the hard way!

You're finally on a film set. Know the etiquette! 

Here's a...

Going to acting class and going to the gym can feel like the same chore.

 Actors need to go to acting class, but it can be as hard to get yourself there as getting to the gym. The longer you've been away, the harder it'll be to go back. Acting class is a total workout, and there's...

7 Rules to The Mental Game of Acting

Once you've become a skilled actor, things should take off, right? You should start booking because you're the best? Not always. In an industry with many talented, trained, professional actors, having the right mental strategy is everything to playing the...

STOP! Don't move to LA or NY yet!

Get as much experience as you can wherever your feet are planted right now. You want to be the "big fish" in your local area before you jump into an ocean of sharks.

Things to consider before you move:

1. Do you have A LOOOOOT of money saved up to get you...

What's the fastest path to become a working actor?

Here's a hint...the shortcut is a trick. The truth is that the long way IS the short way. When you look for a shortcut, it makes you vulnerable to scams and con artists. The only way to become a working actor is to develop your skill in acting.

What's really going on in sexy scenes in movies?

It looks real. The sex scenes in movies and television can be intense and realistic. It's supposed to. But it's fake. Deciding how much is shown during the scene, including nudity and intimate acts between actors is a decision made by the...