New Collective’s Greg Braun was recently featured in LA weekly: Thought leaders are the individuals who inspire, influence, and shape the future. In 2023, these are the top 10 thought leaders that you should be following for inspiration, guidance, and innovative...

In these times of imposed isolation, it’s even more challenging for actors to stay sharp and engaged in the artistic process. Of course, there are lots of ways to practice acting from home: everything from taking Zoom classes to watching the latest “Master Class”...

Q: When recording monologues for taped auditions, do you face the camera and talk to the audience or face as if talking to someone off-camera?—@ChrissyBartels, Backstage Community Forums* This is such a great question. The answer depends on the situation. What is the...

Summer is upon us and in the life of an actor, there are many challenges that can present themselves during the summer months. There may be a lull in the amount of auditions and job opportunities you receive or maybe you just finished one or more jobs, or you find...

As with all intimate relationships, the one between actor and director is built on trust. Just as actors come from different training backgrounds and varying professional experiences, theater directors come with their own beliefs, philosophies, and approaches. These...

  New Collective Member, Olimpia Marmoross has been busy upholding her family legacy in honor of the theater that her grandmother built in Siena, Italy. The "Piccolo Teatro di Siena" was created by Marga Sergardi in the early 1950's. Ms. Marmoross has recently...

We are always so proud of our Members when they find success, and we are excited to celebrate both JD Pardo and Carla Baratta for their lead roles in the new series on FX, "Mayans MC"! Both JD and Carla always came to the studio consistently to work on their craft,...

When the adrenaline takes over, many different forms of physical, emotional, and psychological challenges can plague actors in the casting office. What can you do to stay focused? How do you handle your nervousness? And once you’re in the room, how do you navigate the...

The following is an excerpt from the latest Backstage Experts article by New Collective LA's Greg Braun. See the original article here: 4 Steps to Nail Your Next Cold Reading It’s no secret that many actors would love to heal their relationship with cold readings. And...