Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives tips surrounding the 2025 audition season. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. Every year between January and May (give or take), summer ...

This time of year marks the peak of audition season, a time of high stress, early morning casting calls, and many “nos.” Many contracts form from this pivotal time, which adds pressure to an already ...

I went back to school this week, as many other students also are doing or are about to do. And you know what that means for our area young thespians. Labor Day is just around the corner, and soon fall ...

Just like Aaron Copland did for much of his career, Now Hear This host Scott Yoo works with students as part of a teaching festival. Whether you are preparing to audition for a prestigious opportunity ...

It’s hard getting the opportunity to audition for a TV show or film. I’ve talked with many casting directors and been told that they could receive more than 500 headshots and résumés for each role ...

Commercial auditions, while similar to film and television auditions, can often feel like foreign territory for many actors. Some differences in commercial auditioning include that the offices or Zoom ...

Congrats! You've decided to audition for our Department of Music. But now, you're super nervous! Don't worry. We've asked department head Scott Turpen to pass along three easy tips to make your ...

Pictured: Casting directors Katja Zarolinski and Geoff Josselson of JZ Casting. This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly ...