Pins, avail checks, holds, oh my! Learn what these casting terms really mean and how to navigate them next time one lands in your email inbox!

Spoiler alert: Most actors who get their first series regular gig are not instant millionaires…not even close. We’re breaking down how much actors make, what the expenses look like, and what we can learn from it all.

We’re going back to basics with the three core tools actors have to pursue their careers: the headshot, resume, and reel. We’re covering important tips and tricks to make sure your materials are up to standard.

What is a typecast for actors? How do I figure out how casting directors see me? Learn the answers to these questions and more to help you become more strategic in your acting career.

Learn how actors get ready for their close up on set with physical and mental health, beauty tips, and more. 26 ideas to help you feel confident, healthy, and strong for those long shoot days.

Moving to a new city for your acting career can come with a ton of emotions, both good and bad. Here are some of the common challenges actor’s face and advice on how to push through those emotional roadblocks.

From the tried-and-true methods to brand new tactics, here are several strategies for actors to get an agent.

Anyone else feel really weird right now? Anyone? Not just me. Okay, cool. I think there has just been this weird energy and start to 2021. I kind of was expecting it. It didn't take me completely by surprise. But I feel like there's been just a collective exhaustion, which we've been feeling since the pandemic started almost a year ago.

Learn how to thrive on Clubhouse, and use it as a strategic tool for your acting careers (instead of it becoming another mindless time suck, right?). Today we're going to talk about the five key strategies for actors on Clubhouse. You ready?

Not sure what Eco Cast Live is? It’s the new way for casting directors to host live virtual auditions on Actors Access. Instead of using a third-party video chat system (like Zoom), you now can do it all within the Actors Access website!

To compete in today’s modern entertainment industry as an actor, you need to be actively marketing yourself through social media, your website, networking online, and creating your own content. But it can be seriously overwhelming if you haven’t been trained on how to navigate the marketing world successfully.

We’ve got a serious perfection problem in the entertainment industry and it’s coming at the expense of our health. The idea that we must present the “perfect actor life” is dangerous. It weasels into our minds and can lead us to ignore the continual work that all humans need to be healthy: focusing on our personal growth and wellbeing. 

At one time (or many) in an actor’s career, they arrive at the feeling that they’re not cut out to be an actor. It’s a heartbreaking feeling. But it can also become a catalyst for massive positive change. Here are 5 things to do when you feel like giving up.

Learn how to use social media for your acting career with my free guide - 50 Instagram post prompts specifically for actors. I’ll break down the Instagram basics and give you specific ways to stand out.

Anxiety & panic disorder can affect creative minds intensely. I've experienced it & so have many people I love. It can range from frustrating to scary, and fleeting to never-ending. ⁠I’m sharing four ways I ease anxiety whether in the audition room or in every day life.

So, you’ve decided on a new city to move to in the hopes of taking your acting career to the next level. This is exciting! What comes next? How can a total newcomer to a city break in, get connected, and set up for success? We’re going to break down the top tips you need to know to break into a new market with ease (and hopefully some fun, too).

Reels is Instagram’s newest feature to answer to Tiktok. Learn what Reels is, how to use it and 6 creative ideas for actors to showcase their talent on the social media feature.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been stressed out over writing an email in your acting career…oh all of you too? Whew. Glad we realized we’re not alone on that one. Emails are vital to the working actor’s life these days, and yet it’s another thing that they just don’t teach as part of your acting education in university or class. (Don’t worry, that’s why you have us at Beyond Acting!). 

The reasons why we sign up for the actor’s life may vary, but there’s one thing I know that we’re all constantly seeking the answer for...”How do I make it as an actor? How do I get closer to what I want?” This article is all about unlocking the inner power we all have to make our wildest dreams a reality!