Casting Actors Cast

#270 Back Into It Air Date: 8/3/2023    So, everything we undertake has its own set of challenges. We know this.  Everything worth doing contains the “what if’s”. “What if It doesn’t  happen?”, “What if I can’t find the time?”, What if it doesn’t work out?”.  Actors are well versed in taking on alternative points of view when it comes  to their acting or acting career. It is built into the DNA of...

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The secret to a successful acting career is...wait for it...being curious! Not just your everyday curiosity but a deep dive into three facets of professional life. Jeffrey spells out the acronym P.A.W for you to consider. Are you curious now? Great. You'll love this episode. Check out the YouTube channel Casting actors cast and www.castingactorscast.com Please consider a review so that we can cont...

#269-Representation regrets Air Date: 6/29/2023 I hear this quite frequently, “I like my agent, but they are not sending me  out much” or “My agent doesn’t see me the way I see me” or “I’m afraid of  pissing my manager off because they aren’t pushing me enough and I’m  pissed about it!”. Does this sound familiar? Maybe you are looking for any  representation or new representation. Today, I will we...

#268-Act As If Air Date: 6/22/2023 Repeat after me, “I have NO Problems…I have situations”. When we can  reframe any issue that we face, we are shifting our negative perceptions  into something less caustic. Problems now become just situations. When it  comes to our acting talent or acting career, we might need to consider re- framing how we feel so we can embrace our progress and not beat ourselv...

#267 Self-Tape Power Tips Air Date: 6/15/2023          Are you sick of doing self-tape auditions with nothing or little to show for it? Do you stress over how your submissions are being perceived by others. Do you think there might be something missing from your videos that put you in the “no” category? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place! Using today’s...

Give Time, Time Air Date: 6/8/2023  Have you ever noticed how fast the time goes when you are focused on  something important? Or how slow it feels when you are bored out of your mind?  Isn’t that weird? We know that time is a construct and is constant but why does it  shift when we’re in a different headspace? The same can be said about our  acting careers. When things are popping up, we seem to...

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The Actor “On Hold” Air Date: 5/18/2023 Do you know what “on Hold” means? Well, it can mean many things for actors. It can mean you are being requested and agree to stay available for a booking, for one. It can also mean waiting for another decision to be made. I have a few other uses “on hold” can be used. Today’s episode will be about the other meanings that apply to actors. I won’t keep you on...

The Organized Actor Air Date: 5/11/2023          Creating an organized workflow is often difficult for actors, I think. The reason has something to do with being an artist and believing that business structure is impeding your creative self. I have a different point of view. It is only when you address your lack of being a well-organized actor will you be able to turn into your artistry and imagin...

Create Your Content Air Date: 5/3/2023          A growing number of actors are finding that creating their own content is a front footed approach to advancing their career. It can be a one person play or on-camera YouTube short film. It really is a matter of good writing for the right venue and the energy, desire, and skill to see it through. Let’s check out ways many actors are finding success in...

Keep it Conversational! Air Date: 4/27/2023          Can I tell you something? It may be difficult to hear but when I watch a Zoom audition or Self -tape submission or even a live callback audition, I can tell in seconds if the actor is going to make an impact. Even though the actor may have excellent training or tons of experience, there are certain indicators that can take me away from watching...

Resume Revamp Air Date: 4/20/2023   Your acting resume is like your business card. It serves to make a first-Impression tell people the type of work you do and, most importantly, gives them the information needed to hire you to do that work! Your acting resume should be a constant work in progress; something you update regularly throughout your career and training. It’s time tor revamp your resume...

ZOOM Auditions; Here to Stay? Air Date: 4/13/2023 OK, so just because I thought Zoom was a designer drug from France three years ago doesn’t make me naïve. I just never used the platform before Covid. Then, suddenly, I was holding meetings and Zoom auditions all the time. Within the blink of an eye, I became an expert on how to audition on Zoom. Agents were asking me to teach their clients. Actors...

Audition mistakes and how to correct them! Air Date 4/6/2023   You get nervous before your audition. There is a “fight or flight” response that makes you want to go home and get under the covers. You know the material; you’ve worked on it. And yet, without warning, your hands get sweaty, you have to pee, it’s hard to breathe. Does this sound familiar? Guess what? You are not alone. The mistake is...

The importance of classes as an investment strategy Air Date: 3/30/2023 As the “CEO” of your own company, making the right investments is a good business strategy. After all, you’ve probably spent time, money, and energy into your development as an actor already. Growing your “acting business” is the logical next step. This is where I see newbie actors making less than perfect decisions for themse...

Business or Pleasure? Air Date:  March 23, 2023 Whenever you cross the border, a security person behind the counter often asks, “Business or pleasure?”. Isn’t that strange. Like it is one or the other, not both at the same time. Think of it. If you answered, “Both”, then you just might be in for further scrutiny. Are you an actor for business or pleasure? Can it be both? Being a creative person, i...

Marketing Mistakes Actors Make Air Date:  March 16, 2023 I’ve heard this statement from actors many times; “I have tried doing (whatever) and it doesn’t seem to work. Or “whenever I try to (whatever it is) something goes wrong”. Many times actors make mistake after mistake because of their limited perspective of the situation. After all, not one teaches this stuff in acting school. We’ll look at t...

Air Date:  March 9, 2023 Spring In Your Step   I love the following catch phrases, “Make your mark, Jump at the chance, you do you, It’s aint over till it’s over, It’s just a matter of time…”. I’m not sure why I am enamored of these simple statements apart from their positive messages they inspire. Sometimes this shorthand version of coping with our feelings is a quick method of moving forward. He...

Stage or Screen, What’s the Difference? Air Date:  March 2, 2023 Here’s the thing. Actors are often told that there is no real difference between acting on stage or on camera. They are told just to, “bring it down…do less”. Well. I say that you’ve been given wrong advice. It often comes from teachers who need a simple way to avoid the truth. After this episode, you will have a clear understanding...

Legal Matters Air Date: February 23, 2023 I’ve received many requests from you about legal matters that actors are confronted with during their careers. Being a creative person can sometimes feel that we lack the ability to fully understand the practical side of contracts/agreements. Today, I will do my best to share some thoughts on how to recognize the red flags, the ill-intentioned handshake, a...

The Importance of Being Ernest Air Date: February 16, 2023 With apologies to Oscar Wilde, I like to think that being earnest means having sincere intensions. While the character in the play, Ernest Worthing, made a mess of it, there is no doubt that his intensions were sincere. I think actors try to do their work with sincere intensions, yet the results can sometimes be unpredictable as well. Lets...