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Orange wig. Big grin. Makeup that would make a clown do a spit take. In Zach Cregger’s “Weapons,” Amy Madigan became an instant horror icon as scheming, supernatural Aunt Gladys. With the snap of a ...

In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast features in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy actors and creators. Join host and senior editor Vinnie Mancuso for this guide to living the creative ...

The following Auditions Calendar conveniently organizes casting calls by the date and day-of-the-week that the project's auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Quickly filter the ...

Looking for your next gig? We’ve rounded up the best worldwide casting calls actively searching for talent. This week, find casting notices for a high-paying e-bike shoot in Australia, an Edinburgh ...

The FOX reality TV series “Hell’s Kitchen With Gordon Ramsey” is looking for the next generation of culinary stars. The production wants real professional cooks and chefs, aged 18 and up, who have the ...

SAG-AFTRA ratified its latest TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in November 2023, following almost four months of striking and intense negotiations.

Look closely at the Golden Age of Hollywood, and you’ll see the darker, more complicated layers beneath all that glitz and glamour. The era coincided with the Motion Picture Production Code, also ...

Creating a résumé as an actor can be a source of unnecessary stress. After all, it can feel like the wrong choice might make or break your chance at nabbing a dream role. Luckily, we’ve broken down ...

Method acting is a style of performance that urges actors to embody their characters thoroughly—not just while onstage or on set, but often extending into their everyday lives. The technique, ...

In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast features “in-depth conversations with noteworthy actors and creators. Join host and senior editor Vinnie Mancuso for this guide to living the creative life from ...

Mask work is a centuries-old theater practice that transcends nations and eras. From the exaggerated visages of commedia dell’arte to the spiritually significant faces of Japanese Noh, the art of ...