Consider this the @KekePalmer study guide. For our latest cover, @UCLA’s newest artist in residence is passing along lessons from 25 years of building a career on her own terms. Read the full story—and take notes—here: bit.ly/4k2cTJt

For Steve Buscemi, experimental theater was a training ground for his work on film. 🎭 He reflects on the stage work that taught him how to be an actor—and the skills he’s carried into his screen performances.

There’s no single path to becoming a movie actor, but there are smart first steps. Learn how to train, build your résumé and reel, find film auditions, and create a career that lasts: bit.ly/4yr3Zd1

A dangerous romance takes center stage in “Dallas & Allegra,” a paid SAG-AFTRA short film proof of concept. Expires October 30. Apply here: bit.ly/4rIwrVe

A strong self-tape audition takes more than knowing your lines. From framing and lighting to the choices you make on camera, here's how to make your next self-tape count: bit.ly/4hLX7j6

Actors will learn 12 pages overnight but forget their own name during the slate.

Runway is only one corner of the modeling industry. Here 16 types of modeling to help you find your lane: bit.ly/4hDNJyg

Choosing takes. Fixing the lighting. Watching yourself back. For Tatiana Maslany, self-tapes ask actors to do jobs that can distract from their own: listening, responding, and adapting. She makes her case on In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast: bit.ly/4z3fCab

What is an acting degree worth—and who gets the chance to earn one? A new federal earnings test could put student loan access at risk for some theater programs. Read more: bit.ly/4slymzo

Scorpio actors, consider this your casting horoscope! ♏ Magnetic characters, dark secrets, and high-stakes drama—we’ve rounded up these acting gigs to put that Scorpio intensity to work: bit.ly/4zLxl67

DC’s shape-shifting villain has taken center stage: @ClayfaceMovieDC is out now. Have you seen the new movie yet? Tell us what you thought.

Actors with strong athletic ability—this one’s for you. 🎾 'Rally,' a new series from Universal Television and Amazon, is seeking talent ages 18–28 for lead and supporting roles. Casting is worldwide and expires 10/30. Click for details and to apply: bit.ly/4jtH1xf

Keke Palmer is sharing the syllabus for a creative career. 📚 Our October cover star talks craft, building her brand, and owning her path. Tap in with Keke Palmer 101: bit.ly/3TQ4MoW

Tony-nominated actor and NYU educator Brandon J. Dirden first staged “The Imaginary Invalid” with his students. Now he’s making his Broadway directorial debut with the production. Read more here: bit.ly/4i58suP

Gotham’s going green. 🌿 According to Variety, a Poison Ivy series is in development at HBO, with “The Penguin” showrunner Lauren LeFranc producing. Who’s your dream pick to bring Pamela Isley to life? Drop your casting suggestions below! 👇

From “Orphan Black” to “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” Tatiana Maslany reflects on finding her footing as a series lead—and feeling freer in her work after years of pressure to get it “right.” Hear more via In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast: bit.ly/4z3fCab

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are back for @netflix's “Nobody Wants This” Season 3. Before your next audition, catch up on acting advice from the cast. Check out our full guide here: bit.ly/4ztUA4z

Rosalind Eleazar channeled her own career highs and lows into Chris Rock's, 'Misty Green.' She shares how she shaped the role—and landed it despite an audition where almost everything went wrong: bit.ly/4hZgvLa

Looking for your next role? 🎬 From an A24 comedy to voiceover gigs, here's what's trending this week in casting notices on Backstage: bit.ly/452V4Cd

'Wild Horse Nine' Casting Director, Sarah Finn, takes us inside the process of finding the film’s ensemble—and what John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, and Steve Buscemi each bring to their roles. See more: bit.ly/4iySf1x

We've compiled these acting programs for your shortlist, whether you see yourself onstage, onscreen, or still figuring it out. Read the full list here: bit.ly/4hPTyso