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When It's Time to Walk Away: Warning Signs You Should Leave Your Agent or Manager

By , June 22, 2025

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In an ideal world, your relationship with your agent or manager is a powerful partnership—rooted in mutual respect, strategic growth, and open communication. But sometimes, that partnership hits a wall. And when it does, holding on too long can stall your momentum.

If you've been questioning whether your current rep situation is still serving you, here are the top warning signs that it might be time to move on:

What Is a Talent Report? Should I Be Asking for One? And How Do I Best Use It?

By , June 21, 2025

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In an industry where knowledge is power, having insight into how you’re seen by casting professionals can help you make smarter decisions about your career. That’s where a talent report comes in.

But what exactly is a talent report, when should you ask for one, and how can you use it to advance your career strategically? Let’s break it down.

Nail Your Agent Interview: How to Prepare and What to Expect

By , June 20, 2025

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So you’ve secured a meeting with a talent agent—congratulations! This is a major step in your career. But before you walk through the door (or log on to Zoom), preparation is key. Agent interviews are part conversation, part audition, and part business meeting. They’re not just assessing your talent—they’re assessing your readiness.

Here’s how to prepare for your interview—and the questions you should be ready to answer with confidence and clarity.

How to Build Stronger Relationships with Casting Directors Through Follow-Ups and Career Updates

By , June 13, 2025

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In an industry built on relationships, staying connected with casting directors can make all the difference in your acting journey. While talent gets you in the room, professionalism, consistency, and thoughtful communication help keep you on their radar. One of the most effective — and often underused — tools for building long-term relationships in this business? Follow-up notes and career updates.

Start Here: Build Your Casting Director Database

Before we dive into the specifics of effective casting director follow-up communication, it’s important to create a personal database of all your auditions, meetings, and interactions with casting professionals. This simple organizational habit helps you track key details — like who you've met, what project it was for, and when it happened — so your follow-up messages can be targeted, thoughtful, and professional.

Your Personal Casting Director Database: An Essential Behind-the-Scenes Tool

By , June 11, 2025

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Before you send a single thank-you note or career update, make sure you’ve built one of the most powerful and underrated tools in your actor toolkit: your Personal Casting Director Database.

Think of it as your professional memory bank — a simple, streamlined resource that helps you stay organized, strategic, and always one step ahead. When you’re auditioning regularly, networking at events, or connecting with new casting offices, it’s surprisingly easy to forget who you met, when, or what project you auditioned for. That’s where your personal database comes in.

It’s not just about staying tidy. It’s about tracking your career growth, strengthening your follow-up game, and treating your casting relationships with the respect and professionalism they deserve.

Freelance vs. Signed? What Every Actor Should Know

By , June 03, 2025

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Whether you're just starting out or deep in the hustle, navigating your career as an actor means building the right team. Two of the most important roles? Your talent agent and talent manager.

But beyond knowing who they are, understanding the difference between working freelance vs. being signed with an agent or manager can define your daily grind, your bookings—and ultimately, your growth.

Here’s what you need to know.

Can a Non-Union Actor Submit for Representation to a Talent Agency That is Union Franchised?

By , January 08, 2024

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Acting is a competitive field, and many aspiring actors look for representation from talent agencies to help them land acting roles. However, some actors are non-union while others are union-affiliated. This distinction can create confusion and questions regarding which talent agencies non-union actors can submit to. Can a non-union actor submit for representation to a talent agency that is union franchised?

The short answer is yes, a non-union actor can submit for representation to a talent agency that is union franchised. However, the representation process can be different for union and non-union actors, and there are several important factors to consider.

How, Why & When to Join Actor’s Equity Association

By 2, February 13, 2023

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Whether or not to join the main acting unions - AEA and SAG-AFTRA  - is a burning question many new actors face, akin to signing with a talent agent. One of the first questions that I get asked by performers at the beginning of their careers is, “How do I join the unions?” They are aware that being in the union is a desirable goal but do not know much more about what joining it entails. My response has always been to start with these four steps:

• Believe in your talent and that you will be successful
• Make a commitment to daily work
• Train with the best to advance your skills
• Go after getting your own performance work

How, When & Why to Join SAG-AFTRA

By 2, February 06, 2023

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A common question amongst burgeoning actors contemplating joining SAG-AFTRA is how to go about doing it. While “How do I join the actor’s unions?” seems like a simple enough question, the answer is anything but. The best advice I can provide when it comes to this topic is to begin with these four steps:

• Believe in your talent and that you will be successful
• Make a commitment to daily work
• Train with the best to advance your skills
• Go after getting your own performance work

An Introduction to Using Vision Boards for Performing Artists

By , January 30, 2023

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A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, aspirations, and dreams. It can be a physical board, a digital collage, or even just a list of written goals, but the idea is to create a tangible representation of what you want to achieve in your life. Using visualization techniques is vital to manifesting your performance career goals and a vision board is a super place to start.

The process of creating a vision board involves identifying your goals and aspirations and then finding images, quotes, and other elements that represent those goals and help to inspire and motivate you. Some people choose to focus on specific areas of their life, such as career, relationships, or personal growth, while others take a more holistic approach and include a wide range of goals and aspirations.