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Headshots 101
Although the title may be misleading, the Actors Fund is actually for all those involved in film, theatre or performance. Your mamma blessed you with a beautiful face. This can work to your advantage when it comes to casting, right? Well not if you don’t have a good...
I Can’t I Have Rehearsal
It can be difficult sometimes to constantly pass up spending time with friends, family, or Netflix to be at rehearsal. We begin this article by sharing a beautifully original, hipster, high quality garment choice courtesy of Walmart.com. If you haven’t already, we...
The Actors Fund
Although the title may be misleading, the Actors Fund is actually for all those involved in film, theatre or performance. Let’s face it, life gets hard sometimes. Additionally, there are certain elements of difficulty that come with being an artist that are different...
Day Jobs for Actors
How fun would it be to tyrannically introduce children to the joys of giving your entire life over to theatre? The phrase “Don’t quit your day job” isn’t exactly a nice or positive one. Additionally, though, it has some implications that are just fundamentally untrue....
Actors’ Equity-How it all Works
The Principal contract is sometimes referred to as “the white contract” while the chorus is often referred to as “the pink contract”. If you’ve been involved with theatre for a while, and/or you’re seeking to be a professional, odds are that the Actors’ Equity...
5 Cities with an Unexpectedly Great Film Scene
Where you are located is a huge factor relating to your success in the theatre and film industry. Let’s face it, if you’re hanging out in North Dakota you probably don’t have the greatest shot at skyrocketing into a blossoming film career. As such, in conjunction with...
How to Choose an Agency
It’s important to know what you’re looking for in an agency, and what goals you have for your career. The time has come. You’ve read Stanislavsky, memorized every lyric to every Sondheim musical, and have seen all the Oscar nominees for the year. You’ve been taking...
5 Reasons to Say “NO” to a Project
In the industry of film and theater, there are many opportunities for actors and directors alike. One of the most difficult parts of this business can be making choices about which projects you choose to participate in. What if you accept a role in one production,...
Unexpected Cities with Great Theatre Scenes
“I have a third cousin once removed who dated a guy once whos uncle worked for Disney, maybe I could help you out” When an individual pursuing theatre finds themselves in a regular, everyday conversation about professions and interests, they can definitely get a mixed...
5 Famous Couples Who Met on Stage
Ahh, the glamor and romance of the silver screen. As you may remember from a previous CallBoard article, “5 Famous Couples Who Met on Set”, filming a movie can be the perfect setting for a budding romance to blossom. What about rehearsing for a play? The majority of...
Becoming a Better Actor Without Acting
As actors we are storytellers. Now for the real question: how are you supposed to afford to go to the movies every week? Acting is a trade, it is a marketable skill. Thus it follows that the only way to really be successful at it is through practice. You can read all...CallBoard
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