Don’t fall into the trap that you literally have to be available 24/7, 365 days a year to be able to be a successful actor in the film and TV industry. Breaks are important - here’s how to take one.

Many actors around the world have developed strategies to leverage the power of Tiktok to expand their personal following, get noticed by agents, managers, and casting directors, and ultimately have a new outlet to share their art with the world. We’re going to walk through what Tiktok is, how actors can use it, what we’ve learned from actor’s who have found success, and the big marketing takeaways we can apply moving forward (even if it gets banned!).

Pins, avail checks, holds, oh my! Learn what these casting terms really mean and how to navigate them next time one lands in your email inbox!

Spoiler alert: Most actors who get their first series regular gig are not instant millionaires…not even close. We’re breaking down how much actors make, what the expenses look like, and what we can learn from it all.

Learn how actors get ready for their close up on set with physical and mental health, beauty tips, and more. 26 ideas to help you feel confident, healthy, and strong for those long shoot days.

Moving to a new city for your acting career can come with a ton of emotions, both good and bad. Here are some of the common challenges actor’s face and advice on how to push through those emotional roadblocks.

From the tried-and-true methods to brand new tactics, here are several strategies for actors to get an agent.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been stressed out over writing an email in your acting career…oh all of you too? Whew. Glad we realized we’re not alone on that one. Emails are vital to the working actor’s life these days, and yet it’s another thing that they just don’t teach as part of your acting education in university or class. (Don’t worry, that’s why you have us at Beyond Acting!). 

There are a lot of great actors out there. There are way less great actors who also write their own projects, have marketing savvy skills, or are masters of inventing new revenue streams, right? Learn how to create more value as an actor to increase your luck.