This November Equity is giving you the chance to work with leading US and Australian casting directors to gain the skills you need for successful castings and auditions.

Applications open 9am AEST time Thursday, October 3.

It’s a perennial question for actors: how do I prepare for an audition? We asked leading casting agents from Australia and the United States to give us their 10 top tips to help you understand the process and maximise your chances of success

Actors workshop a scene in front of casting directors at the Equity Foundation's Casting Hothouse last year

Actors Equity is thrilled to announce that Jill Perryman and Kevan Johnston are the joint recipients of the 2013 Equity Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Foxtel.

Kevan and Jill. Photo courtesy of Trudy Dunn

Every shoot carries its risks, but ‘stuntys’ working in Australia are kept as safe as possible by a rigorous training and grading system, writes Karol Foyle


Kyle Gardiner performing a stunt during the making of Fool's Gold

A star-studded panel of Equity members give their tips on comedy acting

Phil Lloyd & Amanda Bishop in At Home with Julia

Who do you think should be the recipient of the 2013 Equity Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Foxtel?