WHAT IS YOUR PREPARATION BEFORE YOU SELF-TAPE? It seems like a trick question, but it really isn't. Obviously, you have an idea of the...

We're in a New Year, and for most of us, that means a fresh start, updated goals and...NEW HEADSHOTS! For many of you, it may be your...

One of the best texts I've ever received as an acting coach came the other day after my student Marc finished shooting an episode of “Law...

How messing up can make your self-tape audition stand out!

The best tips to book TV medical procedural auditions.

I taught a live class last week where we worked mostly procedural scripts. It was a great class, and very rewarding to see lightbulbs go...

By now, you're likely familiar with this fact of acting life: a demo reel is essential for your career. It's your calling card for...

Dear friends, This blog contains posts about acting as a craft, as well as how to successfully navigate your acting career. In class, we...

When I was a beginning actor, monologues were my least favorite. I much preferred doing a scene with another human being, someone I could...

A lot of actors are looking to book their first TV or movie role, and if you're lucky, you'll get an audition for a small, costar-type...

You filmed your audition and it's pretty good. You sent it to casting and now they're watching your tape. You dressed to suggest your...

Keeping in mind that a headshot session is an acting gig where you are presenting your most CASTABLE self, here are some acting tips to...

In class, we do a lot more than exercises and scene study. We talk about the business of the acting career, what realistic expectations...

In the last several weeks, I've been contacted by various actors specifically to coach them for a demo reel - usually a self-tape...

Another NDA booking we can finally announce—congrats to Matt Kinback for booking the supporting role of John in the indie comedy Space...

Congrats to Bob Young for booking TWO projects: supporting role in the indie short Black Butterfly for director Kelvin Summerhill; and...

Congrats to our Working Actor Deaton Gabbard for booking the supporting role of Manny in the upcoming SAG feature film Renaissance Kid,...

Congrats to Gabriella Mead for booking a national campaign for Angry Orchard!

Congrats to AMAS alumna emeritus Karleigh Chase LaBudde and her adorable daughter (second generation AMAS member and my goddaughter)...

Congrats to Rebecca Emert for booking a principal role in the TrueYou campaign for The Vitamin Shoppe. (Sidenote: Rebecca only started...