Health insurance can feel overwhelming for actors… but how are working performers actually getting coverage? From Equity insurance and employer-sponsored plans to marketplace coverage and Medicaid, actors across the country share the real strategies they're using to access healthcare while building sustainable careers in the performing arts.

Looking to book a job this summer as an actor?

Looking for the perfect pop audition song? Here are 10 solid choices for sopranos—from modern musicals to radio-ready hits—updated for 2025.

Master the art of self-taping with minimal equipment! This guide covers easy lighting, camera setup, and framing tips—perfect for actors auditioning for Heathers: The Musical and beyond.

Breaking down the rules for 6 of the most popular audition studios in NYC and answering the age old question… what time does Pearl Studios open???

Looking to sharpen your acting skills in NYC? From Meisner to on-camera training, these top acting classes will help you book more auditions and level up your career in 2025.

Find yourself scrambling to pack for a production thats out-of-town? Don’t fret.

Struggling to get seen at auditions as a non-union actor in NYC? With Equity’s Open Access policy making union auditions more competitive than ever, non-union performers are facing more challenges—including chaotic unofficial lists and early morning sign-ups. Should non-union actors organize for better access, or is joining Equity the only solution?

Ready to move to New York City? Here are the top neighborhoods you should check out before taking the plunge as an actor in the big apple.

Learn more about character objectives, why they’re important and how to use them with easy tips to improve your scene work and performances

High schoolers - listen up! Here’s a general timeline to follow when preparing for musical theatre college auditions.

From online retailers and apps to libraries and coaches, this guide has all the resources actors need to build their audition repertoire.

Learn the latest ways to join Actors' Equity Association, including the new Open Access program.

Discover 10 actionable tips to enhance your audition book and impress casting directors.

Getting involved in a 54 Below show requires a combination of talent, preparation, and networking.

Whether you have to memorize a monologue, a scene, or an entire show, here a 5 tips to help you get started.

Wait for up to 6-8 hours, and then to hear the dreaded words that no non-union artist wants to hear: “Sorry, we’re not seeing non-union today.”

A Golden Age ballad for every audition.

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