by Casting Director Nora Brennan Last week, my nine-year-old son auditioned for the upcoming Broadway version of the London hit “Matilda, the Musical.” If your kid has ever dreamed of performing on the Great White Way, or you’ve dreamed of…

Click here to download By Risa Bramon García Casting directors are your advocates and your champions. Your work reflects on us. Your wonderful work makes us look good and gets that role cast. Your disconnected, tentative, muddled work does nothing…

It would be hard not to love Kristin Chenoweth. Whether you know the Emmy and Tony Award winning actress/ singer from her critically acclaimed Broadway performances or her numerous television and movie roles, her charming presence is a rare and…

By Daniel Lehman Casting Director Sig De Miguel has cast dozens of independent and studio films, first with mentor Amanda Mackey and then as an independent casting director. He partnered with CD Stephen Vincent in 2006, and together the duo…

by Denise Simon Whether your child or teen is auditioning for a school theater program, a show, or an industry professional, a monologue is a must-have for every young actor. A child actor should always have two different types of…

by David Petro There’s no business like show business like no business we know! Before any actor hits it big, they have to endure some incredible struggles and make major sacrifices. You’ll need to overcome the multiple obstacles that will…

by Editor Tracy Bobbitt in THE BUZZ Dallas News recently asked Judy Taylor, Senior Vice President, Casting and Talent Relations for Disney Channel, what her top tips were for the open call auditions Disney is hosting around the country. This…

by Rosemary Cochrane Pre-college summer programs allow high school students to get a taste of college life, preview their dream schools, and give a boost to their college applications. It may be tempting to spend the entire summer at the…

by David Petro  TALENT AGENT: Obtaining a talent agent is one of the most important steps in a performer’s career. A talent agent works for a talent agency where they use their contacts to arrange auditions for the actors represented…

by David Petro “Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity.” ~ Louis Pasteur Launching a web start up in today’s economy is extremely difficult. Almost as difficult…