Are you forgetting to play when you act? Here’s how reconnecting with joy can transform your performances.

Many actors get caught up trying to "do it right" - but in today’s episode, you’ll discover why fun might be the missing piece in your acting.

When you tap into your natural curiosity and connection, your performances become more real, confident, and powerful.

In this episode, you'll uncover:

1. A simple game that helps you instantly feel more present, emotional, and honest in your scenes
2. Why exploring different styles of acting can unlock surprising breakthroughs
3. How building real connection in a scene can boost your confidence - even in high-pressure auditions

Don’t miss this fun, eye-opening episode that will reignite your love for the craft - press play now and bring your performances to life.

Dennis Connors:

1. NextGen Acting: https://www.nextgenacting.com/

Contact Information:

1. Email: martin@cityheadshots.com
2. Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

1. Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
2. Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
3. Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Want Casting Directors to Call You In for Auditions? Here's a Smart Way In…

Ever wonder how actors land roles before even auditioning? What if just helping out at auditions could get you on the radar of major casting directors?

In today’s episode, Martin breaks down the little-known strategy of becoming a reader - and how it can quietly fast-track your acting career.

This episode is a must-listen if you want more legit auditions, build real connections, and stand out professionally without trying too hard.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The secret reason casting directors love great readers - and how you can become one they remember

• How volunteering as a reader can lead to surprise invitations for real auditions

• The simple way to get your foot in the door, even if you’ve never worked on a professional set

Don’t miss your chance to unlock new auditions by being helpful in the room - press play now and start building the right connections.

Contact Info:

• Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

• Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Want to Get Cast on Your Dream TV Show - Even Without an Agent?

What if you could get in the room for your favorite show before it starts casting?

Many actors wait around for auditions to drop… but smart actors know how to plan ahead.

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin Bentsen shows you how to build real relationships and position yourself for casting opportunities - even if you don’t yet have representation.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

1. The little-known strategy for figuring out who’s casting a show even if IMDbPro has no info yet
2. How to start connecting with casting directors the right way - without being weird or pushy
3. A clever method for standing out by offering something extra (that has nothing to do with acting)

Hit play now to learn how to get noticed before the show starts holding auditions.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

1. Headshots
2. Shoot Footage for Your Reel
3. Edit Footage Into a Reel

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

How Can You Add a Credit to Your Resume Before It’s Even Filmed?

Ever booked a role but weren’t sure if or how to list it on your resume? You’re not alone - and if you do it wrong, it could actually hurt your chances with casting directors and agents.

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin Bentsen shares the exact steps to list unfilmed and unreleased projects professionally - so your resume looks current, trustworthy, and industry-ready.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• The right way to label roles that haven’t filmed yet - without raising red flags
• Why one wrong word (like “upcoming”) can make you look dishonest
• The little-known rule about how many pre-production credits you should actually list

Hit play to learn how to show momentum in your career without misrepresenting your experience.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

What’s the Real Age You Can Actually Play on Camera?

Are you listing the right age range on your actor profiles - or are you secretly scaring off casting directors?

Most actors guess their playable age based on what they hope they can book. But in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to figure out the real age range that casting directors and agents actually believe - so you can land more auditions and avoid looking unprofessional.

Here’s what you’ll get from this episode:

• Why your face sells one age, but your energy sells another - and how to figure out both
• The exact range width that makes you look polished and castable (hint: bigger isn’t better)
• The one mistake that makes agents roll their eyes at your profile

Listen now and learn how to adjust your age range to get called in more often - with less guesswork.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel
• Edit Footage Into a Reel

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

How Do Some Actors Land Auditions Every Week While Others Struggle to Get One?

If you're tired of waiting around for opportunities that never come, today's episode will show you how to take control of your acting career and start booking more auditions fast.

You’ll hear from actor Court Zeppernick, who shares his journey from radio to TV and film - and how he now gets consistent auditions every week.

Discover how he simplified his self-tape process, gained discipline, and built momentum that keeps his inbox full of casting notices.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• A mindset shift that helped Court get noticed by agents and casting directors
• How to save time on self-tapes without sacrificing quality
• The real reason most actors aren’t auditioning enough - and how to fix it fast

Hit play now to learn how to boost your audition rate and build a career that moves forward every week.

Contact & Resources

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Are you tired of second-guessing your self-tapes after you hit “submit”?

What if you could review your audition with clear eyes - within the hour - and feel totally confident about what you send in?

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, you’ll learn how to reset your brain fast so you can catch performance issues before it's too late.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

– A weird but effective way to trick your brain into seeing your audition like it’s someone else’s

– Quick review techniques that expose weak moments you’d normally miss

– A smarter way to rewatch your takes so you stop doubting your choices

Submit stronger tapes faster than other actors. Hit play now and make your next audition your best yet.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

– Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com

– Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com

– Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Are you skipping steps in your acting journey without even realizing it?

So many actors feel stuck, busy, or unsure if they’re actually improving. In this episode, legendary acting coach Terry Knickerbocker - who has trained stars like Sam Rockwell, Austin Butler, and Emmy Rossum - pulls back the curtain on what real growth looks like behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever wondered why some actors skyrocket while others stall out, this conversation is packed with insight from someone who’s helped shape over 300 projects in film, TV, and theater.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• The little-known daily habits top actors use to break through faster than the rest
• What “acorn-to-oak” development really looks like - and how to know if you're on the right path
• Simple ways to spot real progress in your work (even when it feels slow or hard)

Press play to find out what you're missing - and how to start growing like the pros.

Terry Knickerbocker:

January Conservatory

- Now enrolling

- Classes begin January 15th

Spring Intensive

- Now enrolling

- Classes begin February 16th

book a conversation with our Office of Admissions

Contact Information:

• Email: martin@cityheadshots.com
• Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.