What? Don’t models and actors always need to do what their agents instruct them to do? Well, yes, generally, but you also have to do MORE. For example, my son had an audition for A Christmas Story, the Musical. He was told to have his song book and prepare a story or joke. I e-mailed...

Recently my son Jamie had a nasty cough and an upcoming Broadway audition—that’s a bad combo! We knew who to call for advice… Jamie’s crooning uncle, Michael Civisca, came to the rescue with this remedy: “Here is a gargle recipe that an ENT gave me when I was treated...

April Model of the Month… Congrats Logan! Hair: Red    Eyes: Green    Age: 14    Height: 5’7″    33-26-34    Shoe: 8 Represented by the Johnston Agency in CT Logan is a gorgeous girl from Connecticut, and the first redhead to make Model of the Month. It’s...

Model Agency Dress Code The most common mistake modeling neophytes make is to dress up. Don’t think church or wedding; think a cool, casual day out on the town with your friends. Show a flair for fashion but don’t overdo it with a bunch of designer labels. Models are known for...

Extra or “Background” Actor Bookings Whether you have an agent or are searching Backstage.com and other casting sites yourself, you are likely to come across opportunities to be an extra or background actor. This means you will not have a speaking role and you will not make the big...