This business is tough and many talented actors can easily fall by the wayside. That's why I like to invest time in preparing actors to compete and win. Read THE BIG BREAK THEORY by Kelly Calabrese Part 1,  Part 2,  Part 3, Part 4 - a five part series of articles on NYCastings. It'll make a difference in your career.

Special Guest Appearance on THE EARLY SHOW on CBS as Judge for Soap Opera Contest.

Featured in the WELCOME TO NEW YORK  Issue of Backstage by Mark Dundas Wood.

Contributing writer in the ASK A MANAGER column of Backstage by Sarah Kuhn.

Seeking Talent:

Many of our actors have appeared on the show and we are seeking additional actors of all types for upcoming episodes. Click picture for details.

Actual note from ABC:

Dear Henry,

I just wanted to send a quick note and tell you that all actors from last week’s shoot were amazing. Thank you very much for paying so close attention to what we were looking for and helping us find ideal characters. They all did a tremendous job and made the shoot very successful.

Thanks again for all your help.

New Classes Available: 

Find the Funny - The best way to get anyone to like you is to make them laugh. This is especially true for audiences and first dates.  This class will show you how to recognize, interpret and act out the humor in a script quickly and easily. "Find the funny" is the advice Keenen Ivory Wayans gave Jim Carey when doing In Living Color. He found it and you can too. - 6 week course (1 day a wk). Starting in February 2010. Call 212-696-9101 for more details or email info@ramtalent.com to be added to the waiting list for the next session. Current session is full.

No One Hires a Green Actor - Get the industry to WANT to work with YOU. In this business, everyone expects you to know what you're doing but few, if any, are willing to teach you how. This class will prepare you to behave like a pro; regardless of how long you've been in the business. For beginners and professionals alike, it's invaluable if you want the industry to take a chance on you. Call 212-696-9101 for more details or email info@ramtalent.com to be added to the waiting list for the next session. Current session is full.

Insider's Tip:

Broadway Rush & Standing Room Only Policies.

Stay Connected:

Featured Alumni:

Forbes March, who plays Mason on As the World Turns says, "It’s rare to find someone who cares so much for actors as Henry Ravelo”  

Diane Neal, who plays Casey Novak on Law & Order-SVU: "Henry Ravelo... skillfully prepares his students for careers in acting."

Blair Redford, who plays Scott Granger on  Young & The Restless: "With Henry Ravelo, you don't just get an acting teacher, you get someone who will teach you how to succeed in this industry. He is Acting Insurance." 

Inspired Thoughts:

Confidence: 

Formula for developing confidence:

Trust ÷ Humility + Hope x Courage = Confidence.

Self-Confidence is the confidence you have in your ability to cope in a specific area of your life. You always have confidence. Sometimes, a lot; other times not so much. But because it is a an earned ability, you can work to make it stronger by developing the factors that help to form your confidence.

Success:

Your world is an expression of the love you feel or your fear of losing it. There are two basic states of mind: Love and fear. One expands you to grow more than you are  while the other keeps you less than what you can be.