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.”

10 Solid Contemporary Pop Audition Songs For Sopranos

Having trouble finding a go-to Pop audition song to rock your soprano dreams?

10 Solid Audition Songs for Traditional Sopranos

Having trouble finding a go-to Golden Age audition song to rock your soprano dreams?

3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity Association

Learn how stage actors can join the union.

Actors' EquityMaggie BeraFebruary 2, 2021Equity, Non-Equity, emc, non-equityComment

10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal

Strategize your future with these important questions.

Auditioning, Audition TipsMaggie BeraFebruary 17, 2020Non-Equity, Equity, essentials, audition, auditions, tools, educateComment

100+ Theaters That Offer EMC Points to Actors

Wondering where you can earn EMC points to join Actors’ Equity?

Actors' EquityMaggie BeraFebruary 4, 2020equity, Equity, non-equity, Non-EquityComment

What is an Unofficial List?

All your questions answered.

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?

Q&A: Tales from an Open Call With Jenna Leigh Miller

Shedding some light on Open Calls for non-Equity actors in NYC!

Audition Tips, Auditioning, InterviewMaggie BeraJune 1, 2018Non-Equity, audition, interview, open call, emc, non-equityComment

How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor

Breaking down EPAs and ECCs, when to show up, and any obstacles you may encounter along the way.

6 Things to Expect in an Audition Holding Room

The waiting, the waiting, the waiting!

Audition Tips, AuditioningMaggie BeraApril 24, 2018Non-Equity, Equity, auditions, audition, holding room, emc, non-equityComment

10 Tips For Commuters Traveling into NYC

Whether you're living in New Jersey or way out in the Bronx, read up on some of my favorite tips for mastering the commuter life.

TravelMaggie BeraApril 15, 2018Equity, Non-Equity, travel, commuterComment

10 Things I Pack When Traveling To Auditions

Ever seen me lugging around what seems to be a 50 lb backpack? This is why.

Audition Tips, Travel, AuditioningMaggie BeraApril 7, 2018Non-Equity, Equity, essentials, travelComment

My #1 Secret To Staying Centered at Auditions

Try this before your next audition!

EMCs Will No Longer Line Up with Equity for EPAs at AEA Building

A small change in policy to increase efficiency for EPA signups in the morning.

Audition Tips, Auditioning, News, Actors' EquityMaggie BeraFebruary 25, 2018Equity, Non-Equity, emc, actors equity association, news, EMC, non-equityComment

Why I Love PianoTrax (And You Should Too!)

Download professional accompaniment tracks and rehearse for upcoming auditions with PianoTrax.

Actor Lifestyle, Audition Tips, AuditioningMaggie BeraFebruary 16, 2018Equity, Non-Equity, essentials, piano, instrumental, accompaniment, toolsComment

12 Times Broadway Writers Starred in their Own Musicals

When the creatives behind a musical step into the limelight, we get to witness something truly extraordinary!

Just For FunMaggie BeraNovember 28, 2017Equity, Non-Equity, broadway, writers, production, storytime, inspire, educateComment

6 Reasons Actors Must Use Google Calendar

Manage your finances, never miss an audition, and more with Google Calendar.

10 Embarrassing Anonymous Audition Stories

Epic fails and gifs from The Office. What more could you want?

5 Types Of NYC Auditions For Non-Equity Actors

Equity Principal Calls, Equity Chorus Calls for Dancers, Equity Chorus Calls for Singers, Open Calls, Submission Calls... oh my!