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How to Film a Self-Tape in 2025 (With Just a Backdrop and a Light!)
Audition Tips, Auditioning, Audition Book, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 3/10/25 Audition Tips, Auditioning, Audition Book, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 3/10/25

How to Film a Self-Tape in 2025 (With Just a Backdrop and a Light!)

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.

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A Quick Guide to NYC Audition Studios for Non-Equity Actors
Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 3/3/25 Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 3/3/25

A Quick Guide to NYC Audition Studios for Non-Equity Actors

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???

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Where to Find Sheet Music for Musical Theatre Auditions
Audition Tips, Audition Book, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/24 Audition Tips, Audition Book, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/24

Where to Find Sheet Music for Musical Theatre Auditions

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

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How Do I Join Actors’ Equity Association in 2025?
Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/24 Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/24

How Do I Join Actors’ Equity Association in 2025?

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

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book
Audition Book, Audition Tips, Auditioning, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 11/24/24 Audition Book, Audition Tips, Auditioning, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 11/24/24

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book

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

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Confessions Of A Non-Equity Actor In The 2024 Audition Season
Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Wendolyn Hannum 5/3/24 Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Wendolyn Hannum 5/3/24

Confessions Of A Non-Equity Actor In The 2024 Audition Season

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5 Simple Tips For Memorizing Your Lines
Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 4/23/24 Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 4/23/24

5 Simple Tips For Memorizing Your Lines

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

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The Truth About Being A Non-Union Actor in New York City
Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Luke Gilmore 4/15/24 Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Luke Gilmore 4/15/24

The Truth About Being A Non-Union Actor in New York City

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.”

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Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?
Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 9/29/20 Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 9/29/20

Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?

So whether you’re just starting out in the biz or a longtime pro, the search for the perfect monologue never ends.

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3 Helpful Tips From Casting Director Michael Cassara On Self-Tape Auditions
Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 9/10/20 Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 9/10/20

3 Helpful Tips From Casting Director Michael Cassara On Self-Tape Auditions

Self-taped auditions have become more popular than ever as a way to connect actors and creative teams from the comfort of their own homes.

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10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition
Auditioning, Audition Tips, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 3/13/20 Auditioning, Audition Tips, Actor Lifestyle Maggie Bera 3/13/20

10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition

Self-tape auditions have become an integral part of today's online casting world for actors.

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10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal
Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 2/17/20 Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 2/17/20

10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal

Strategize your future with these important questions.

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How To Cure A Sore Throat Before Auditions And Performances
Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 2/8/20 Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 2/8/20

How To Cure A Sore Throat Before Auditions And Performances

Need to get rid of a sore throat fast?

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What is an Unofficial List?
Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 1/12/20 Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 1/12/20

What is an Unofficial List?

All your questions answered.

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6 Audition Conferences for Summer Stock Employment
Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 1/11/20 Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 1/11/20

6 Audition Conferences for Summer Stock Employment

Looking to book a job this summer as an actor?

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7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
Actors' Equity, Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 1/7/20 Actors' Equity, Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 1/7/20

7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions

Equity members can signup online for Equity Principal Auditions beginning at noon one week prior to the audition.

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10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions
Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/29/19 Actor Lifestyle, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/29/19

10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions

Don’t let your nerves get the better of you.

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10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage
Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/19 Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/20/19

10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage

Casting directors receive thousands of submissions a day from actors just like you. How will you stand out?

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Why Your Audition Book Needs A Table of Contents
Audition Book, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/14/19 Audition Book, Audition Tips, Auditioning Maggie Bera 12/14/19

Why Your Audition Book Needs A Table of Contents

Creating and placing a Table of Contents at the beginning of your audition book is the perfect way to get organized.

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How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions in A Day (Successfully!)
Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 11/9/19 Auditioning, Audition Tips Maggie Bera 11/9/19

How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions in A Day (Successfully!)

Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. But preparing for multiple auditions can seem impossible.

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