When you hear the term “radio play,” you may think of an old-timey medium that peaked around the time of the antenna TV. But radio plays are as dominant as ever, primarily in the form of ...

Many A-listers with stutters and lisps have found success, from James Earl Jones to Julia Roberts. If you’re an aspiring actor with a speech difference, here’s everything you need to know ...

Mask work is a centuries-old theater practice that transcends nations and eras. From the exaggerated visages of commedia dell’arte to the spiritually significant faces of Japanese Noh, the art ...

It takes more than a strong jawline and sharp salute to successfully play a soldier on the big screen. Consider Tom Cruise as a Navy Air Force pilot in “Top Gun,” Mark Wahlberg as a Navy SEAL ...

Andrea Romano has put together and guided some of the most iconic vocal ensembles in cartoon history. She served as both casting and voice director on “Batman: The Animated Series” and the ...

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Three bucks, two bags, one you (to paraphrase “NYC” from Broadway’s “Annie”): Moving to New York City can feel like a dream for a young actor, but it can quickly become a complicated ...

We already know a third installment of Rian Johnson’s breakthrough murder-mystery film franchise, “Knives Out,” is on the way, thanks to a two-sequel deal at Netflix. This franchise stands ...

Tony Hale has been training his whole life to voice Fear in “Inside Out 2.” “I’ve had a very long relationship with fear,” he says. “Fear has taken me far in my career.” Growing up ...

Before she ever appeared on the silver screen in “Ocean’s Eight,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “The Farewell” (which netted her a Golden Globe for best actress), Awkwafina—born Nora ...

If you’re an actor in the UK, the quickest road to success is to sign with a big agency. And although many top representatives are based in the capital, there are also plenty of great ones ...

Chris Sanders has been a leading force in animated cinema for over 20 years, delivering memorable vocal performances, as well as writing and directing movies that combine exhilarating joy and ...