Matt Dearing

500 Voice Over Gigs: An Interview with Andy Cooper

Meet Andy Cooper, a gifted actor who just booked his 500th voice over job. Yes, you heard that right. Within just a few years, Andy booked 500 voice over jobs. Most of those he recorded right inside his own home. Andy is a Dearing student, and we are so proud of his success. Once too …

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Finding Auditions Near Me

Actors often ask, “where can I find auditions near me?” Today we are going to answer that question. Contents of blog article: Different types of auditions Actor representation The role geography plays in auditioning Finding work AUDITION TYPES If I want to know how to connect with auditions near me, first it’s important to understand …

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Make Noise.

Let out a yawn. Do it. It feels fantastic. Now do a another one. Bigger this time. Really let a sound go. It’s amazing how much sound we can make with such little effort or strain. We were created to make sound, to send ideas with fluidity and ease. But most of us don’t. The …

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How to Become a Commercial Actress? 3 TIPS

So you’re wondering how to become a commercial actress, right? A good question, especially if you live in a small acting market where commercials will become your primary source of income as an actor. After all, whichever market you’re in, you’ll need to know where to find auditions. Well, I’m here to tell you that you …

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Time to Make Some Acting Goals

Even if you aren’t one for New Year resolutions–whose resolutions legitimately last longer than two weeks?–you should be one for setting reasonable acting goals for each upcoming year. Acting goals are critical to your career because it is so very easy to become lazy, discouraged, and jaded in the entertainment industry. It is also easy …

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Actor With Eyebrows – 7 Bad Habits of a Beginner Actor

Did you see the actor with eyebrows all over the place? I’m not talking about bushy brows, now so mistake this for a Robert Pattinson thing. I’m talking about nervously trying too hard all over your face. Actors, this is something you don’t want to hear this type of feedback when walking out of the …

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Theater Training in Phoenix, Scene Study!

Theater or film? On stage or on camera? If you poll the acting community, you may get a definitive answer from some, while others will profess a genuine affection for both. You may argue your preference or defend the value of both the stage and the camera; however, many actors, whatever their reasons, dabble in each. To …

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Arizona Modeling Agencies

Arizona Modeling Agencies are known to come and go as the industry here in the sunshine state can be hit or miss. Who are the current talent agencies in Arizona? The current marketplace for talent and modeling agents include the following: Dani’s Agency Leighton Agency Signature Models and Talent Debrah Maddox Agency Ford Robert Black …

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How Can I Prepare for an Improv Audition?

Let’s break down the Improv Audition shall we? We get asked questions about acting all the time! I’ve been an acting coach for almost two decades now. At the same time I’ve also had the privilege of working as a casting director, so I often get asked about acting techniques and auditions from young actors. The …

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