All for one and one for fall! Welcome back to your actor activities roundup, friends. In this space, we recommend everything from empowering exercises to the best entertainment events for each day of the month, so you can fill your calendar with acting-related fun. Whether you’re just falling in love with the craft or have “be-leaf-ed” in your dreams for seasons now, these 30 carefully curated activities will spice up your career with autumnal inspiration this September.
Advice & Inspiration
1. New season, new rep! Check out our “how to sign with an agent” guide here.
2. Learn from prolific director Paul Feig, the creative mastermind behind your favorite flicks like Bridesmaids, as he shares a whole leaf pile of wisdom on The Art of Kindness.
3. Join chameleon Cate Blanchett and geek out as she breaks down her most iconic roles to date.
4. The first fall of leaves is an excellent time to catch up with spooky sensation Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice). The starlet opens up about being a child actor and more on The Interview.
5. Tap into SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s “Legacy Collection” and spend some valuable time with under-the-radar, but acclaimed working talent Alfre Woodard.
6. Read of the month: Quench the back to school feelings that September seems to spout, by reading Seth Barrish’s An Actor’s Companion. Brimming with bite-sized chapters of tangible tools for the working actor, you’ll likely crack this one open time and time again.
7. This month’s Instagram spotlight goes down under to @acting.mastery: Follow for inspiring acting tips, behind-the-scenes clips and more.
Summer Blockbusters & Binges
New TV
8. The Perfect Couple (mystery drama) streams on Netflix September 5: When a dead body winds up on the rich shores of Nantucket, questions begin to arise for a wealthy local family. Nicole Kidman continues her streak of thrilling television alongside Live Schreiber, Dakota Fanning and Eve Hewson.
9. High Potential (comedy) sweeps onto ABC September 17: It’s Always Sunny and Hacks talent Kaitlin Olson steps centerstage as a genius turned crime-solver in this new comedy based on a popular French series.
10. Agatha All Along (supernatural) weaves a spell over Disney+ September 18: The winds of spooky season are blowing in early with the return of Kathryn Hahn’s deliciously witchy portrayal of Agatha Harkness.
11. The Penguin (comic book crime drama) waddles onto Max September 19: Colin Farrell reprises his The Batman role (and prosthetics) as Oswald Cobblepot (a.k.a. The Penguin) in what’s poised to be a deep dive into the villain’s backstory.
12. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (true crime) pops onto Netflix September 19: Following the acclaimed and controversial Dahmer, Ryan Murphy adds a second installation to his anthology series. Murphy’s next dissection will be on the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in Beverly Hills in the 80s.
13. Matlock (legal drama) hits CBS in the coveted Thursday slot on September 22: The beloved 80s series is reimagined with Kathy Bates at its core as a brilliant senior attorney ready to return to the courtroom. We had you at Kathy Bates, no?
14. Grotesquerie (horror) gushes onto FX September 25: Ryan Murphy’s flare for star-studded macabre programming gets the greenlight yet again, spinning Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville and even Travis Kelce (yes, that Travis Kelce) in a sinister web.
Movie Mayhem
15. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (halloween comedy) haunts theaters September 6: The ghost with the most is back alongside a strange and unusual cast of returning and familiar faces in Tim Burton’s long-awaited followup flick to the 80s classic.
16. The Front Room (horror) opens in theaters September 6: A pregnant woman’s (Brandy) life goes to hell after her mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter) moves in.
17. Speak No Evil (horror) aptly creeps into theaters on Friday, September 13: What begins as a dreamy holiday twists into a nightmare when an American family befriends a charming British family on vacation.
18. His Three Daughters (family drama) on Netflix September 20: Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen make for a powerhouse trio of sisters in this touching portrait of estranged daughters reuniting to care for their ailing dad.
19. The Substance (horror) injects into theaters September 20: Demi Moore gives a career-high performance in this seering body horror surrounding beauty standards.
20. Wolfs (action-comedy) zips onto Apple September 27: International stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite as competing professional “fixers” who must join forces to cover up a high profile crime.
21. My Old Ass (comedy) bumbles into select theaters September 27: This fresh coming-of-age story brings free-spirited 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza) after taking mushrooms.
22. Apartment 7A (horror) dances onto screens September 27: Julia Garner plays an injured young dancer who finds herself in the midst of dark forces when a peculiar older couple (Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally) promises her fame.
Wellness Activities
23. September actor’s affirmation: “I am an ever-evolving artist, already ready to digest new skills and add techniques to my actor’s toolkit.” Follow along here for more affirmations!
24. ‘Tis back to school season! Quench your curious mind by signing up for an acting technique or class that suits your fancy.
25. As leaves change colors and cool winds roll in, September wellness can be an autumnal hike with friends.
26. Though seemingly random, September is Library Card Sign-Up month, a wonderful reminder for you to pop by your local library. Libraries are healing treasure troves for artists.
Live and Virtual Events
27. Please join Casting Networks in remembering those who lost their lives on September 11th.
28. The prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will begin shaping film culture yet again on September 5.
29. The 76th Emmy Awards ABC Telecast and Governors Gala will celebrate the very brightest on screen September 15.
30. While there are many festivals to check out in September, we also want to highlight the 61st New York Film festival, which ends the month on a hight note September 29.
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Robert Peterpaul is a writer, podcaster and performer, who can be seen in films like IFC's “King Cobra,” T-Mobile ad campaigns, and TV shows like CBS' “BULL.” He currently hosts the hit podcast The Art of Kindness with the Broadway Podcast Network. Other writing and hosting highlights include: NBC’s “Access Hollywood” and “America’s Got Talent,” “BUILD Series,” the Huffington Post and serving as the Weekend Editor for HOLA!/ HELLO! USA for six years. He also co-founded his family’s nonprofit the Thomas Peterpaul Foundation, which aims to end pediatric cancer. Robert has studied at the Barrow Group, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, UCB and earned a B.A. from Marist College. Thank you for reading and keep following your bliss! www.robertpeterpaul.com
