Author: Christy Arington

by Dana Pepowski They’re everywhere: sharing research in the rehearsal room, leading a thought-provoking talkback, or sifting through new scripts as literary manager for a theatre company. Dramaturgs’ skills in analysis, problem-solving, and imagination make them ideal collaborators with actors. But what does that relationship look like? Let’s find out about dramaturgy! I spoke with Maren Robinson, freelance and resident dramaturg at TimeLine Theatre, an ensemble member at Lifeline Theatre,…

We are fortunate to have such inspiring teachers at ASC. We’re excited to highlight a few new additions that have been helping our students grow. Meet our instructors, Sarah Tolan-Mee, Joshua Moaney, and Sara Mountjoy-Pepka! Sarah Tolan-Mee is an actor and director from NYC. She guides actors and creative artists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, MacArthur Fellows, and PEN award winners, in expressive embodiment. She is a protege of the great…

Getting a copy of a commercial you worked on always requires some effort. Your agent might be able to help, but ultimately, tracking down a copy of the work is your job, not theirs. Here’s a shortlist of your best contact options. 1. The Production Company.  This is your best bet. The company name should be on your call sheet from the job (always keep your call sheets!). Most production…

by Matt Miller I have had the pleasure of working with Nicole McGovern as a 2nd Assistant Director on a few commercial jobs now and I’m so happy that she had the time to answer some questions about her work. Below is a short interview covering the basics of the 2nd Assistant Director position as well as some of Nicole’s tips for actors on set. MM: What are the primary…

You’ve done it! You’ve gotten an amazing voiceover agent. The sound equipment you’ve put together is perfectly suited for your voice and your home studio is an oasis of creativity. After months of commercial auditions, your inbox dings with the opportunity you’ve been waiting for since starting your voiceover journey: an animation audition! Panic sets in. It has been your dream to audition for animation since you were old enough…

You booked that commercial job–what’s next? Your wardrobe fitting, where making the choice as an actor to risk enthusiasm always pays off!

You’ve self-taped, booked the job, your scene has finally aired. Now let’s put together your demo reel with Aircheck!

How do you stay creative and busy during an actor’s strike? We have some ideas!

Open up Tim Bagley’s list of TV and film credits and it might just unroll to your feet. Tim Bagley has been working on stage and screen for decades and with good reason: he’s serious about comedy—and acting in general. I met Tim in 2015 on the set of Teachers where he played Principal Pearson and he was kind enough to chat with me recently about his career and his…

What Actors Can Expect On A TV or Film Set During Covid by Chris Agos TV/film production is slowly trying to get back to a normal schedule. For actors returning to SAG-AFTRA TV and Film productions, life on set is going to look very different than it did before Covid. There are a lot of virus-related changes. Masks, testing, face shields, wristbands, and signage are everywhere on set. The industry is employing…