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WGA on Strike

Focused Artists supports the WGA and its efforts to secure more equitable terms for its members. Writers are not the only ones affected...

Mi Gente

Casting Society's Online “MI GENTE!” OPEN CALL FOR LATINE ACTORS!⁠ ⁠ The CSA Equity in Entertainment Committee’s Online Global Open Call...

Publishers Weekly Star Watch

The publishing trade publication, Publishers Weekly, issues an annual list of rising stars in publishing. Literary Manager and Director...

Literary Developments

Focused Artists will now focus on literary management, development and producing. Kristina Sutton, Executive Director of Focused Artists,...

2021 Global CSA Open Call for Asian Actors

Throughout June 2021, union and non-union Asian actors will be given the opportunity to submit a self-tape for a virtual open call. These...

Casting Society of America Hosts 2021 Open Call and Town Hall for Black Actors

This town hall is part of CSA’s Commitment to Equity in Entertainment in Casting Initiative, a series of conversations designed to effect...

Marrissa O' Leary

Focused Artists has lost one of their founders. Marrissa O'Leary has passed on to additional adventures, and no doubt to exciting...

SAG-AFTRA Foundation casting and acting worshops- free for members!

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is bringing its casting and acting workshops to New Orleans on March 24 & 25 — free for SAG-AFTRA members! Check...

Meals for Monologues 2017

Check your area for a Meals for Monologues event near you! If you are in the Atlanta area, there is one coming up. Non-perishable food...