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Who Said Hollywood Has to Have All The Fun?
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA What do you think of when you hear Hollywood? Do you think ‘lights, cameras, the rich and famous walking down Rodeo Drive’ or do you think ‘New Orleans and other...
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Special Skills: An Actor’s Guide To Standing Out
By: Kristina Anderson, Barbizon International The special skills section of an actor’s resume is the perfect way to highlight the special and unique abilities you can bring to any role. As with any...
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The Callback Process: Revealed
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA As a rule of thumb, it only takes one callback or “interest” to gain representation and enter into the entertainment industry. If you’re new to the industry, you may...
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Do You Have To Act Your Age?
By: Kristina Anderson, Barbizon International When you peek behind the curtain of Hollywood, you may find that things are not always as they appear. For actors, it is especially important to have a...
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What’s SAG-AFTRA
By: David Woodell, Barbizon USA “Are you ready to compete as a professional? SAG-AFTRA membership is a significant rite of passage for every working professional in the media and entertainment...
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What is Self Taping?
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA One very common theme I hear in my role as an Ambassador is “Well, I don’t live in a major market. How can I audition or even have a chance to audition for projects...
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Are You Working For It?
By: Kristina Anderson, Barbizon International Nothing comes for free. You won’t get everything handed to you just because you want it. Sorry, but it’s true. Success comes at a price and that price...
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No Way Like Broadway: How To Get Started
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA Have you ever been dazzled by the lights, glitz & glamour of Broadway? It’s thrilling to see the house lights dim as the orchestra begins to play the opening...
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A Day in the Life of a Casting Director
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA Casting directors have a very crucial job in the entertainment industry; they screen all of the talent that agents, managers and sometimes clients themselves submit...
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Trusted Casting Websites
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA If you’re an aspiring actor, you’ve probably signed up for every casting website you can find. With technology, you never know which sites you can trust. During my...
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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts For Aspiring Teen Models and Actors
We are living in a digital world and in it more and more ways of socially connecting continue to pop up. Everyone* has a Facebook. And Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat lead the charge for how we...
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What In The World Is A ‘Coogan Account’
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA One popular question we hear is “Do I really have to get a Coogan Account? I don’t even know what that is…” If you are also wondering what a Coogan Account is, it’s a...
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Resumes: Your Guide to Success
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA An actor’s resume, along with a headshot, is an actor’s first introduction and a major selling point to casting directors. Your resume can showcase all of your on-set...
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The Importance of Communication
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA Communication. This is one of the most important skills you can possess while working in the entertainment industry. And this is not dissimilar to many corporate...
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Tips For Parents of Aspiring Actors And Models
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA Mommy & Daddy Managers: They are everywhere in this industry. As the parent of an aspiring actor or model, you need to be 100% committed to your child’s dream....
View ArticleThree Tips To Help You Memorize A Script
By: Kristina Anderson, Barbizon International Remembering things is a critical skill for an actor. Whether you’re working on remembering a script for an audition, practicing a monologue for an acting...
View ArticleMonologue 101
By: Kelly Friar, Barbizon International What is a Monologue? As you start to embark on your acting training and going on auditions, you are going to be asked over and over again to deliver your...
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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts For Aspiring Teen Models and Actors
We are living in a digital world and in it more and more ways of socially connecting continue to pop up. Everyone* has a Facebook. And Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat lead the charge for how we...
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Special Skills: An Actor’s Guide To Standing Out
By: Kristina Anderson, Barbizon International The special skills section of an actor’s resume is the perfect way to highlight the special and unique abilities you can bring to any role. As with any...
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The Callback Process: Revealed
By: David Wooddell, Barbizon USA As a rule of thumb, it only takes one callback or “interest” to gain representation and enter into the entertainment industry. If you’re new to the industry, you...
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