Skills
Audition Anxiety: What to Do When You Can't Stop Shaking
Practical techniques to manage audition panic attacks, stop visible shaking, and turn nervous energy into powerful performance.
Aug 15, 20257 min read
Blog
Practical guides and resources to help actors master their craft
Auditions
I Have an Audition Tomorrow and Don't Know My Lines (Emergency Guide)
It's 10pm, audition is at 10am. Here's exactly what to do in the next 12 hours to walk in prepared.
Jul 28, 20255 min read
Auditions
How Long to Prepare for an Audition (7-Day, 3-Day, 24-Hour Plans)
Exact timelines for audition prep based on how much time you have. What to do each day from getting sides to walking in the room.
Jul 12, 20257 min read
Auditions
Should I Memorize Sides or Read the Whole Script? (What Casting Actually Wants)
The truth about what to prepare for auditions, when to read the full script, and what casting directors actually care about.
Jun 25, 20256 min read
Technique
How to Perform Shakespeare Monologues for Beginners
Simple techniques to make Shakespeare feel natural, not intimidating. Perfect for auditions and first-time classical performers.
Jun 8, 20255 min read
Technique
How to Memorize Lines in One Day (Emergency Methods That Work)
Step-by-step techniques actors use when they have 24 hours or less to learn a script. Includes the recording method and speed-through technique.
May 22, 20256 min read
Skills
How to Cold Read for Auditions Without Panicking
What to do when they hand you sides you've never seen. The 30-second scan method that casting directors love.
May 5, 20254 min read
Industry
What Apps Do Actors Use? (2024 Complete List with Prices)
Every app you need: Actors Access, Backstage, self-tape apps, line learning apps. Real prices and honest reviews from working actors.
Apr 18, 20258 min read
Industry
Film Acting vs Theater Acting: How to Prepare Differently
Why theater actors are "too big" for film and film actors "too small" for stage. How to adjust your preparation for each medium.
Apr 1, 20258 min read
Auditions
How to Do a Self-Tape Alone (No Reader Required)
Exactly how to record self-tapes by yourself using apps or recordings. What casting directors actually think about solo tapes.
Mar 15, 20255 min read
Technique
How to Learn an Accent for Acting (British, Southern, NY)
Step-by-step accent learning that actually works. From finding the placement to maintaining it during emotional scenes.
Feb 26, 20259 min read
Technique
How to Practice Acting at Home by Yourself
Daily exercises and techniques to improve your acting when you can't get to class. What working actors do between auditions.
Feb 9, 20257 min read
Accessibility
How to Memorize Lines with ADHD (Techniques That Actually Work)
ADHD-friendly memorization methods using movement, timers, and apps. Why traditional line learning fails and what to do instead.
Jan 23, 20256 min read
Industry
How to Get an Acting Agent with No Experience
Step-by-step guide to finding representation when you're just starting. Includes exact email templates and what agents look for.
Jan 6, 20259 min read
Technique
How to Memorize Lines Quickly (That Actually Sticks Under Pressure)
A step-by-step system to memorize lines fast and keep them when adrenaline hits. Practical drills plus a 24‑hour plan that actually sticks under pressure.
Dec 20, 20248 min read
Practice
Best Way to Practice Lines Without a Scene Partner
A solo rehearsal that doesn't feel solo: simulate timing, listening, and camera pressure to prepare like you had a reader on call.
Nov 15, 20247 min read