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Top casting directors share their best advice for self-represented actors to get noticed
Why trying to control performance anxiety actually makes it worse and how shifting to acceptance can unlock your best work. Auditions – they’re a big part of every actor’s life. They’re the gateway to work, creative partnerships and the next exciting opportunity. For many actors, however, the excitement of an audition is tempered by stress […]
A young actor and a parent chaperone reveal the unique and often challenging realities of body doubling on a blockbuster film like ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’. Working on a blockbuster film like Jurassic World: Rebirth is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, especially a young actor. But this is exactly what Amber Joshi got to do […]
Discover how casting director Kahleen Crawford brought the iconic ‘House of Guinness’ to life with her expert eye for authentic talent. House of Guinness, the highly anticipated historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is set to premiere on Netflix soon, and we couldn’t be more excited! The series delves into the powerful and […]
Casting director Kahleen Crawford’s expert advice on self-tapes, auditions and showreels for actors looking to land their next role. Meet Kahleen Crawford (CDG, CSA), a highly respected casting director known for her work on acclaimed films and series like All of Us Strangers, Living, The Buccaneers, The Lost Daughter and I, Daniel Blake. With a […]
Actor Marc Antolin on playing ‘Leo Bloom’ in ‘The Producers’, how he made the role his own, and transferring to the West End stage. After a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the hit London revival of The Producers is moving to the Garrick Theatre in the West End and taking the cast with […]