Acting
Why Today Was the Perfect Day to Get My Haircut
Today was the perfect day for me to get my hair cut. When you watch the video you will learn why today was the right day to change my look and get my hair cut. Never Cut Your Hair Until After You Learned That You Didn’t Book the Audition In This video you will […]
4 Things That Will Help You Book the Job
There are 4 things you can do that will help you book the acting or modeling job. I had a great opportunity to help other actors get booked for a few industrial films. I was asked by some people whom I had done some films for in the past, if I could find actors for […]
4 Words to Say When to Turning Down an Acting or Modeling Job
There are a number of ways you can turn down an acting or modeling job. But, there are some ways that work better than others. Some actors and models turn down jobs because they don’t like the script, the ad campaign, content, or because it doesn’t pay enough. Those are all legitimate reasons not to accept […]
3 Things to do When Work is Slow
There are 3 things all actors and models should do when work is slow. Virtually all actors and models go through time periods when work is slow. I was recently on a roll. Got cast in an ABC pilot, worked on a Steve Carell feature and then right after those jobs I had a 2-day […]
I Never Kiss and Tell – But This Time I Have To
I never kiss and tell, but in this situation I have to. When you are working on a film, you never know about the exact style, temperament or the way a director will be with actors. The director on a film leads and sets the the tone of the project. On a feature film the […]
Do This at an Audition and You Won’t Book the Job
If you do this at an audition, I know you won’t book the job. I recently recorded a home audition for a feature film. As I always do, I read all of the information about the project. What Should You Read Besides the Words in Your Sides? You want to see who is the casting […]
Some Lines Were Taken From Me – Here’s Why
I worked on a feature film and had some lines taken from me and given to other people. It is Easy to Feel Crushed Having lines taken away can feel awful. Don’t fall for the trap and begin feeling paranoid and have self doubts about your self worth and skills as an actor. You might […]
Guaranteed Way to Never Oversleep and Miss a Call Time or Audition
If you have an early call time or audition this will guarantee that you won’t oversleep. Personal Story I have always created acting, modeling or industry related blogs and videos. This time, I want to share a personal story. This could have been a deadly incident. Spoiler Alert If you don’t want to […]
A Huge Actor’s Resume Mistake
Some actors make a huge mistake on their acting resume. If you haven’t done many acting jobs then list the classes you have taken on your resume as well as the instructor/school. This information will make the difference between getting a chance to audition or not being considered. I was recently asked to help find actors for […]
I Know This is Crazy – But I Love It
I know this is crazy, but I love doing this. As we prepare for an audition, whether it be film, TV or even a commercial, we should always try and memorize the sides. Whether you have the sides memorized or are just really familiar with them, always have the sides in your hand during the […]
Don’t Do This – I Should Know – Because I Did
You should never do this. The reason why I know is because I did!! I had an audition for a TV show in New York. I decided to take it easy and not drive, so I took a bus. This allowed me to study my sides and even sleep a little before the audition. I […]
Don’t Ever Say This to Another Actor
Please, don’t ever say this to another actor. I was working on a feature film. The director decided to give the 6 principal actors one additional line that he quickly wrote. They were said rapid fire to another principal actor. One of the extras walked over to one of the principals and told her that […]
I Booked a TV Pilot – Part 2
It is really hard to get cast in a TV pilot. Just getting the audition itself is difficult. So many people are submitted for each role. Then to and actually book it, wow, it feels amazing. I was very excited to get the great news. I am going to share some additional information of behind the […]
I Got Booked on an ABC Pilot
While giving workshops in South Africa, I got an email telling me I was booked for an ABC pilot. It is very hard to get these types of bookings. Casting directors can receive anywhere between 500-1500 head shot/resume submissions per role. Then, only a small percentage of those actors get the chance to audition. After […]
This 1 Trick Can Get You More Auditions
There is 1 trick that can get you more auditions. Many people have no idea that having a special slate on Actors Access can greatly increase your chances of getting an audition.
How to Solve These Problems After a Booking
All actors and models need to learn how to solve problems that can occur after a booking. I made a decision to accept a small paying acting job that was shooting more than 7 hours away from my home. Actors Pension Some actors would never have accepted this booking, and I completely understand why they […]
1 Trick to Getting More Acting or Modeling Jobs
Here is 1 thing you can do to help get more acting or modeling jobs. You Have 2 Choices You could be lazy, sleep all day and wait for the phone to ring. Or, be pro-active – and get excited because you got a job on your own Here is What You Can Do To […]
2 Tips to Making a Great Acting Resume
No one is born into this world with a great resume. If you are just getting started, or if you have not had the opportunities to book impressive projects, here are 2 important things you can do to make your resume more attractive to industry insiders. Don’t Lie on Your Resume That seems like a […]
3 Tips When Using a Teleprompter
This morning I had an on camera narration job where I had to use a teleprompter. I love these bookings. Sometimes they are very educational, fun and all of my lines are on a teleprompter. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you don’t have to do a lot of preparation for the job because […]
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