If self-tapes feel like punishment, there’s a good chance you’re approaching them completely wrong. Self-tapes didn’t kill auditions. They just changed the rules.

Self-tape auditions are now the standard for film, TV, and many theatre projects — but many actors still treat self tapes like a chore instead of a creative opportunity. In this episode of The Working Actor NYC, Benjamin Howes and Patrick Richwood share practical self-tape audition tips, discuss how to approach acting self tapes creatively, and talk about what actually helps actors stand out on camera.

Self-tapes have completely changed the way actors audition — and a lot of actors still treat them like a chore.

In this episode of The Working Actor NYC, Benjamin Howes and Patrick Richwood unpack the mindset shift that can make ...