Curating audition outfits that serve you (in the room and in the cold) is important and certainly something to keep in mind. Luckily, you can put together a few looks that don’t require much effort on your end. This way, you can focus on your acting instead of thinking about what to wear next time you’re called in for an in-person casting.

For context, a monologue is an un-interrupted chunk of dialogue performed by a single character (on screen or on stage). Think of your favorite film, television or on-screen speeches! In this blog post, we’ll be focusing on theater monologues for teens. The length of a monologue can vary drastically, depending on factors like length of play, character intention, and context of show. A monologue typically exists in a play or theatrical narrative of some sort, in which case, it’s important to familiarize yourself with different types of plays that feature teen or relatively young characters (similar to the ones you will be playing).

An actor will get paid for the project itself. This constitutes any worked hours (on set or at home). In the industry, we refer to this as a “day rate” or “session fee.” Think of it as your “clocking in” money.  Your session fee is typically presented in the form of a finite sum or daily rate of some sort, usually determined by the producers, clients and/or higher-ups of the production company you have been contracted through.

Whether you enjoy it or not, memorizing lines comes with the job. Lines come in all shapes and sizes. From theatrical plays and musicals, to film, tv, voiceover and commercial scripts, lines are delivered by different types of characters in varying genres, styles and performing platforms.

My philosophy is this: your craft extends well beyond acting classes or a long day on set. You are an artist: all day, every day, so why not choose a job that honors this idea?

A Theater Degree won’t guarantee you an acting career. It’s not a free ride into the industry you spent four years studying, it won’t promise you success or guarantee you jobs, and it certainly won’t assure you the security you’re looking to have. An actor curates their own experiences through time, and only time can tell the type of career you’ll have.

An actor’s type refers to the category of character an actor can play. These categories are largely influenced by age range and archetype (a very specific type of person).

Casting websites are commonly used by working actors, casting directors, agents and talent managers to post jobs, find talent or submit themselves to acting projects. While features vary from site to site, these sites offer an actor the opportunity to personalize their profile by selecting a few headshots to feature, upload their resume and share their acting credits (professional work an actor has done). 

By industry standards, a headshot is an 8 x 10 professional photograph of your face, or as the name suggests, of your head. It is the most basic and fundamental tool an actor needs when presenting themselves in all aspects of the entertainment industry, particularly at auditions and in front of Casting Directors.

For starters, this Juicy Bomb Glossy Butter Balm allows you to build up its pigment, according to your own liking. While the product comes across as highly pigmented (especially for a balm), it offers the opportunity to build it up or build it down. You can softly dab it on, offering a more subtle flush of color or you can wear it full on for a bigger statement! Either way, the balm (and this particular shade) leaves a beautiful after-effect, similar to a tinted lip stain, giving the lips a stunning flush of color – as if you just took a bite of a fresh straw(b)erry or took a sip of your favorite Pinot Noir!