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Sep 28, 2020

Returning to Set: The Agreement Between the Unions

An actor who is currently on set discusses his experiences and compares them to the new agreement between the AMPTP and the unions.

Jordan Woods-Robinson

Sep 2, 2020

The Art of Reinventing Your Brand

Artists have a recurring need for rebranding: Evolution. Involuntarily, our bodies change every 3-5 years, our interests expand to include n

Clare Lopez

Aug 16, 2020

Am I Ready to Get An Agent?

Our official list of actionable steps to take before submitting to an agent. 7 steps to building a competitive agency submission.

Jordan Woods-Robinson

Aug 12, 2020

Central Florida Acting Studios: A Guide

This profession takes work, time, gut instinct, vulnerability, stubbornness, training, and a whole lot of luck so, in order to prepare for t

Clare Lopez

Jul 30, 2020

AN ACTOR’S GUIDE TO DEMO REELS

As you build your collection of footage, these tips can be used to rank each clip, you know which to include & which to leave out.

10 Steps to Check Off Before You Join the Union

Clare Lopez

Jun 1, 2020

10 Steps to Check Off Before You Join the Union

Joining the union is one of many milestones that a professional working actor will undertake. Follow this guide to know when you're ready.

10 Questions to Ask Before Submitting to an Indie Project

Clare Lopez

May 18, 2020

10 Questions to Ask Before Submitting to an Indie Project

Between the major casting sites and Facebook, we might encounter dozens of potential auditions per day. How do we spot red flags?

Jordan Woods-Robinson

Apr 24, 2020

Orlando Acting Classes

If you've never been in an acting class, it may be a bit scary as you’re stepping into a new world and want to make sure that you’re doing i

An Artist’s Guide to Weathering the Storm

Clare Lopez

Apr 3, 2020

An Artist’s Guide to Weathering the Storm

How do we as storytellers navigate those times when we aren’t actively employed? Or those moments when we feel like we are not creative?

Jordan Woods-Robinson

Apr 1, 2019

The Three Types of Young Actors

At Book From Tape, we see young actors come through our doors for self tapes and acting coaching all the time. They are tackling roles of...

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Book From Tape

Returning to Set: The Agreement Between the Unions

The Art of Reinventing Your Brand

Am I Ready to Get An Agent?

Central Florida Acting Studios: A Guide

AN ACTOR’S GUIDE TO DEMO REELS

10 Steps to Check Off Before You Join the Union

10 Questions to Ask Before Submitting to an Indie Project

Orlando Acting Classes

An Artist’s Guide to Weathering the Storm

The Three Types of Young Actors

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