There Are Reasons Why Available Work Varies Throughout the Year
There are clear and specific reasons why some times of the year are busy, and others are deader than poor Jud in "Oklahoma!" More »

Less Coaching, Please
If you've never experienced a waiting room jam-packed with children being coached by mom (or dad) for their commercial audition, you've missed a riveting sociological process. More »

Can Theater Actors Sell Stuff?
Although there are similarities between theater and commercials, it's more helpful for actors to understand the differences. More »

CD Erica Palgon Has No Use for Passive Actors in an Audition
"It's not about making a joke or just playing something for a laugh," says film and commercial casting director Erica Palgon. "Don't go broad just for the sake of trying to stand out." More »

When Auditioning With Other Actors, Always Remember to Look Out for Number One
There's a simple formula for working with other actors at an audition, though it may sound harsh: Take care of yourself first. More »

5 Dos and Don'ts for Remaining Your Agent's Favorite Client
The following dos and don'ts were offered to me anonymously by agents and casting directors who are, frankly, baffled as to why common sense just doesn't prevail with some actors. More »

To Improvise or not to Improvise
"Although we can't ask anyone to improvise"—because of Screen Actors Guild rules—"people will expect you to be able to," says David Cady. More »

Eat Real and Small for Commercial Auditions
Eating. We do it every day of our lives, probably several times a day. So it stands to reason that when asked to do this simple act for a commercial audition, it should be as natural as, well, eating. More »

Received Wisdom
Whether you've taken a few commercial classes or graduated from Juilliard, plenty of lessons probably weren't in your curriculum. I asked a few actor friends to expound on the subject. More »

Your Brand Is You
When I moved to the big city, it took me a few years to figure out that my theater training was not useful for acting in commercials. More »