Rob Richardson

Should you be an understudy, a standby, a swing? But what’s the actual difference in these special stage roles? Each of these positions holds its own unique advantages and challenges so let's find out more!

It's January. It's NYC audition season. Are you ready for it? Seasoned New York performer Rob Richardson offers his tips for surviving the audition frenzy.

Scene study is an extremely common and effective part of an actor’s training. Here are the real nuts and bolts of putting your scene together.

All actors practice in front of the mirror when prepping a role, monologue, or song. Luckily, the smartphone is a much more capable actor's assistant.

Sometimes a role calls out to you. Professional stage actor, Rob Richardson shows us how to chase that role, learn it and be ready when it comes your way.

Read StageAgent blogger Rob Richardson's latest post addressing some of the touch choices actors face: union/non-union, survival jobs, family, and more!

What would you tell yourself at the moment when you decided to go into acting as a profession? Read blogger Rob Richardson's letter to his younger self now.

For an actor, staying fit is part of the job: but fitness truly comes in all shapes and sizes. Read our latest blog for tips on staying fit as an actor.

For a performer to survive and thrive in this crazy business, you must be healthy. Check out our blog for tips on staying healthy and fit wherever you are.

In Part 2 of our series on cruise ship entertainment, we explore a bit more of life on the seas as a performer. Read on for some more helpful tips!

Today we’re going to talk about being a cruise ship entertainer, what the work is like, and how you live on the ocean for months at a time. Read on!

Occasionally, actors are lucky enough to be offered a new opportunity while they already have a gig. Read some tips on leaving a show on good terms.

How does an actor manage a long-running performance, doing the same thing 6 nights a week for 6 months, a year, maybe longer? Read this actor's account.

StageAgent interviews casting director Alison Franck for another perspective on casting a national tour and more. Read the interview here for some tips.

StageAgent interviews casting director, Bob Kale, on his perspective with casting national tours. Read the informative and somewhat surprising interview.

StageAgent takes an inside look at the National Tours market with a brief review of the major producers and presenters. Read more on Who's Who in touring.

StageAgent is beginning a multi-part series examining life on a National Tour. Join us as we explore the many aspects of living, and working, on the road.

You’re here at last to audition. You got up at 5:00AM, showered, dressed, warmed up. Now, you are waiting to go into "the room". Find out what to do next.

As an actor understudying a role, you can't wait to go on...or can you? Get a little perspective with this new StageAgent blog post.

What if you’re not doing summer stock? What if you’re in the City (or elsewhere) for the summer, not necessarily performing? Read about your options here.

Summer stock is hard. Some actors do it once and never pursue it again. Read one blogger's thoughts on the highs and lows of stock theatre.

Acting on stage is your passion, but remember all the times someone told you that “there’s no money in theatre”? Read one blogger's insights on the topic.