How casting really works: who makes the decisions, each stage from breakdown to offer, what casting directors look for and what it all means for actors.
A practical beginner’s guide to acting: what acting really is, how to start training, the core skills to work on and how to take your first steps towards work.
Seven habits that working actors share, from ongoing training and preparation to relationships, finances and resilience, plus what the path from beginner to working actor really looks like.
How to choose an audition monologue that suits you, break it down, rehearse it properly and deliver it with confidence in the room.
What makes a good acting headshot and how to plan the shoot: casting type, photographer, wardrobe, makeup, expression and choosing the final images.
What acting agents actually do, when you are ready for one, how to approach agencies, questions to ask before signing and red flags to watch out for.