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3 Ways to Up Your Self Tape Game

3 Ways to Up Your Self Tape Game

Acting Advice Auditions Casting Self Tapes The Daily Roundup Your Career
April 18, 2025

In recent years, in-person auditions have taken a back seat, with self tape

Seth Yanklewitz' Insights on Comedy Acting, Taking Direction

Seth Yanklewitz' Insights on Comedy Acting, Taking Direction

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'How We Role' Episode 7: Tony Goldwyn: Why Actors Should Embrace Discomfort & More

'How We Role' Episode 7: Tony Goldwyn: Why Actors Should Emb...

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What Defines a Working Actor?

What Defines a Working Actor?

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Amazon, UA, Scott Stuber in Final Negotiations to Land ‘Highlander’ Rights; Henry Cavill to Star With Chad Stahelski Directing

United Artists and Scott Stuber are in final negotiations to secure rights to a new version of Highlander, based on the 1980s cult classic.

The Hollywood Reporter

’Clueless’ Series in the Works (Again) At Peacock, Alicia Silverstone Attached to Star as Cher Horowitz

Peacock is developing a follow-up series to Clueless, with Alicia Silverstone attached to reprise her iconic role as Cher.

TVLine

'Grey’s Anatomy' Taps Piper Perabo for Three-Episode Arc

Piper Perabo is joining the cast of ABC‘s long-running medical drama for a three-episode arc to wrap up the current Season 21.

Variety

‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hogwarts?

HBO has been auditioning more than 32,000 children for the lead role of Harry Potter. No actor has been chosen yet, but executive producer Mark Mylod said that the casting team is reviewing between 500 and 1,000 audition tapes per day.

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3 Ways to Up Your Self Tape Game
Acting Advice Auditions Casting Self Tapes The Daily Roundup Your Career
Seth Yanklewitz wearing jeans and a blazer smiling in front of a blue step-and-repeat banner.

Seth Yanklewitz' Insights on Comedy Acting, Taking Direction
Casting Directors Casting Insights News The Daily Roundup The Industry

'How We Role' Episode 7: Tony Goldwyn: Why Actors Should Embrace Discomfort & More
Business of Acting Casting Directors Podcast The Daily Roundup The Industry
A working actor on a commercial set.

What Defines a Working Actor?
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An actress implementing the warm-up routine she created.

Create a Warmup Routine: Where to Start and Why You Need One
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'How We Role' Episode 5: Ultimate Self Tape Audition Guide for Actors with Casting Director Erica A. Hart
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An actor wearing a suit filming a self tape audition in a garage.

Tips for Turnarounds: Self Tapes on Short Notice
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Casting Alert: Veterans for Wells Fargo, Soccer Fans for Coca-Cola and More!
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Casting director Nancy McBride smiling in a blue shirt and black cardigan.

Nancy McBride On Why Audio, Video Quality is Key for Self Tapes
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Teresa Palmer in a collage with a video camera and the 'How We Role' podcast logo.

'How We Role' BONUS Episode: Teresa Palmer: From Background Artist to #1 on the Call Sheet
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Indie film casting director Amey René. smiling indoors wearing a black turtleneck sweater.

Meet Amey René: Indie Film's Talent Whisperer
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Phil Sloves in a collage with a video camera and the 'How We Role' podcast logo.

'How We Role' Episode 4: Crafting Standout Acting Resumes & Materials with Actor Reboot's Phil Sloves
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Casting Alert: WNBA Commercial, Punk Rockers for 'The Wrong Girls' and More!
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Our 2025 Oscars Predictions Roundup
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Ralph Fiennes, hands raised, wearing a sharp tuxedo at the BAFTA Awards red carpet event.

Best Actor 2025: Who Will Win and Who Should Win the Oscar
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