Acting Fact: Roles for Women in Hollywood Compared to Men

What Aspiring Actors Need to Know First, stop saying that you’re “aspiring” (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Jeffrey Reed | Pexels) QUESTION: What do aspiring actors need to know? ANSWER: *find a mentor *take…

1001 Reasons Why Acting is So Damn Depressing Part 2: Your Family (By AM Staff) (Photo: Engin Akyurt | Pexels) Your family can’t understand why you want to be an actor. You will…

1001 Reasons Why Acting is So Damn Depressing! Part 1: Auditions (By AM Staff) (Photo: Gerd Altmann | Pexels) There’s 100 people competing in this job interview known as an audition. 100 FRIGGIN’ PEOPLE!…

Never, Never, Never Do This! 5 Things Actors Should Never Do (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Cottonbro Studio | Pexels) This is a debatable topic. But from my perspective, there are 5 things every…

Question: Is It Okay to Turn Down an Audition or Acting Job? (By Staff) (Photo: Picas Joe | Pexels) ANSWER: Yes! But communicate your reluctance with your reps and others who need to…

QUESTION: Are auditions free? How much do auditions cost?  (By Staff) (Photo: Karolina Grabowska | Pexels) ANSWER: If someone charges you for the privilege to audition, it’s most likely a scam. Auditions are…

Why Do Actors Say “Break a Leg”? This expression is normally said right before a performance (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Victoria Akvarel | Pexels) If you’re new to acting, do be alarmed if…

Should You Wear White in a Self-Tape Audition? (By Tonya Tannenbaum) (Photo: Cottonbro | Pexels) Don’t wear bright white, as your primary color, for your self-tape audition unless you must. Wear it when…

What are the Requirements to Become an Actor? 5 skills you absolutely need to have… (By Tonya Tannenbaum) (Photo: Ron Lach | Pexels) Did you drop out of grade school? Never finished college?…

When Should I Give Up on Acting? Four signs that will let you know it’s time to quit (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Mike Greer | Pexels) Be a patient actor. Be a determined…

Does Height Matter for Acting? How tall do you have to be to be an actor? (By Jim Webb) Question: “I’m short. Will my height mean that I cannot get work as an…

5 Headshot Questions Answered Answering some frequently asked questions about actor headshots (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Luis Quintero | Pexels) Can I take my own headshots? What kind of headshots do I need?…

Begin an Acting Career After 30? Yes, You Can! Why there is no age limit to becoming an actor (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Moose Photos | Pexels) What is a good age to…

For Commercials, the Product is the Star You’re just a supporting character (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Lay Low | Pexels) You might have been the lead in every play you’ve ever been in…

Should Actors Get Tattoos? 5 things to consider before getting inked up (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Abhishek Saini | Pexels) Before you get inked up, consider the fact that your decision could have a…

How Do Actors Cry on Cue? 7 tips for producing real tears (By Kesha Tyler) (Photo: Alex Green | Pexels) How does an actor cry on command? What can an actor do to…

How Do You Get Movie and TV Auditions? There are actually quite a few ways actors can find auditions for roles in television and movies (By AM Staff) (Photo: Cottonbro | Pexels) There…

How Much Do Lead Actors *Really* Earn Per Movie? Actress Taraji P. Henson breaks it all down… (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Monstera | Pexels) How much do lead actors *really* earn for a…

Is It a Trap to Do Two Takes for a Self-Tape? I only want to send them spectacular takes (The Anonymous Actor) (Photo: Niu Niu/Unsplash) I always get a little nervous when a…

The Scarcity Mentality One great reason why actors should create their own content (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Karolina Grabowska | Pexels) One reason you should create your own content as an actor is to…

Will Live Auditions Go Extinct Like the Dinosaurs?  How Covid-19 has reshaped the audition landscape  (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Cottonbro | Pexels) About 65 million years ago, a giant, 6-mile-wide space rock crashed…