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Margot Robbie, who played an unconventional role in Mary Queen of Scots.

Off-beat or Unconventional Acting Roles
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An actress that just learned about the new features of the Casting Networks app.

Talent Can Now Get the Full Casting Networks Experience on Our iOS App
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An actor doing all he can to succeed. Here he is at an audition for a lead role.

10 Ways to Succeed as an Actor
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Mychal-Bella Bowman tells us the story of how she got cast on 'Dead Ringers.'

My Casting Story: Mychal-Bella Bowman on ‘Dead Ringers’
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A production team learning about set life. This is pretty new to them as they are all fairly new, but they're doing a great job.

New to Set life? 6 Handy Tips No One tells You
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Casting Director Sharon Bialy shares stories about her life and about casting shows and movies.

Get to Know the Casting Director: Sharon Bialy
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Natalie Portman, one of several actors that chose to keep their birth name and succeeded. It makes you wonder how important a name really is in the world of acting.

How Important Is an Actor’s Name, Really? Here Are Seven Industry Perspectives
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An actress who just got cast based on her special skills and abilities.

Show Off Your Roster with Special Skills and Attributes
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Many actors ask the question "How do I become an actor in Toronto?"

How to Become an Actor in Toronto
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Jennifer Lawrence in "Causeway," cast by Ellen Chenoweth.

Casting 'Causeway,' Working with a Bunch of Wise Guys and Audition Pet Peeves: Ellen Chenoweth Spills the Tea
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Casting Director Laurie Records, who sometimes uses social media as a tool to help cast actors for roles.

Casting Director Laurie Records Talks About Social Media
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An actress who just got cast based on her special skills and attributes.

How Adding Special Skills and Attributes Helps You to Cast and Be Cast
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Director Cooper Raiff spoke to Casting Networks about working with a casting director for the first time on 'Cha Cha Real Smooth,'

Cooper Raiff Reveals His First Time Working With a Casting Director
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A talent representative relieved to be using Casting Networks' email chat notifications.

Talent Reps Can Now Receive Email Notifications About Chats from Casting
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An actor making good use of our on-camera acting tips.

3 Tips to Help Any Actor Improve Their On-Camera Performance
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