Audition Tapes: "The Outsiders"

These are the casting sessions for the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola classic "The Outsiders" which starred, among others, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell and Matt Dillon.

Audition Tapes: Alexz Johnson in "Instant Star"

Again, from the files of the successful audition tapes, here is Alexz Johnson securing her role in Instant Star.


Alexz Johnson Audition
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Audition Tapes: Russell Brand in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

And another instance of successful auditioning. Here, Russell Brand books his role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Audition Tapes: Kristen Bell in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

Here is another example of a successful audition. In this case, Kristen Bell booked her role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Audition Tapes: LOST

Here are some of the audition tapes for the ultra-successful series "Lost". In case you've been living in an underground bunker, they all got the roles, so it can't hurt to watch and take a couple notes...

Evangeline Lilly


Matthew Fox


Josh Holloway


Jorge Garcia (Reading for Sawyer)


Daniel Dae Kim


Emilie de Ravin


Dominic Monaghan


Ian Somerhalder

Mr. Show: The Audition

I don't know if you'll ever want to use the technique presented in this sketch... But it works for this guy. Let me know how it goes for you.

Book Review: "Acting for the Camera" by Tony Barr

Just a note that JACKCABBAGE, a site pertaining to Digital Media tools and techniques, has published a review of "Acting for the Camera" by Tony Barr. Given the site's nature, the review is slightly director-centric, but useful nonetheless.

To read the review, click HERE.

Paul Newman: 1925-2008

Rest in peace, Mr. Newman.

With a storied career that spanned amazing achievements on both sides of the camera, immeasurable philanthropic contributions, and even achieving professional-quality results in "hobbies" such as race car driving... Everything the man did and achieved speaks for itself. He doesn't need me to say anything for him.

For a glimpse at greatness: PAUL NEWMAN'S IMDB PROFILE.

Steven Spielberg: Inside the Actors' Studio

If there were a single mind in the entertainment industry into which you would like to take a brief glimpse, it's hard to think of a better name than Steven Spielberg.

Whether it was revolutionizing the thriller with Jaws, war movies with Saving Private Ryan, science fiction with E.T. or Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind, or simple creating the definitive statement on a social subject as with Schindler's List, the man has always been at the forefront of filmmaking, several strides ahead of the industry.

Here, in his own words, is the one and only...


Spielberg - Actors Studio - 1/2
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Spielberg - Actors Studio - 2/2
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Al Pacino: Inside the Actors' Studio

A man who needs no introduction...


Inside the actors studio al pacino
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Pacino and DeNiro in "Heat": Analysis by Great Minds

The following is a discussion of (which also includes) the scene in Heat where Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro come face-to-face for the first time. The conversation in the diner, and their roles as a whole, are discussed by the actors themselves, co-star Jon Voight, director Michael Mann, and others.

Sanford Meisner: Theatre's Best Kept Secret

More valuable teachings from one of the greats...

Uta Hagen's Acting Class

Legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen goes over some techniques in this video, with commentary from past-students-turned-successful-actors such as Amanda Peet and Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg.

NYFA: Kevin Kline Guest Lecture

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NYFA: Master Class with Matthew Modine

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Michael Caine: Acting in Film Series

Enjoy these video posts of Michael Caine: Acting in Film. Some valuable tips from one of the greats.