Acting
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 […]
If I Heard This Comment Over 30 Years Ago, I Might Not Be an Actor
I recently heard this comment from an agent. If I heard it when I was starting in the industry, I might not have entered the business. Not All Agents Understand the Industry Starting an acting or modeling agency, does not automatically mean that the agent understands how to run the business properly. I recently heard […]
Don’t Be Fooled By The 1 Line Audition-They Can Be Hard
Getting a 1 line audition can fool actors. What seems like an easy audition can actually be hard. Don’t Think That 1 Line is Always Relaxing and Easy Sometimes the 1 line audition is very straight forward. If you are the bartender and the star of the project sits at your bar and you ask: […]
Should You Shoot Your Head Shot Inside or Outdoors?
Do you have your head shot taken inside or outdoors? There are pros and cons to both types, so let’s start with shooting your head shot inside. Shooting a Head Shot Inside When you shoot a head shot indoors, you have complete control over the environment. Your eyes will not slightly close due to the […]
Do This and Casting Will Delete Your Home Audition
After getting notified that you have a casting, you begin working hard on creating an incredible home audition. Audition Preparation You research, figure out your character, understand the changes and when they occur. After that, you decide who the scene is about. If you are auditioning for a TV show, make sure you watch a […]
Don’t Eat This on a Film or TV Set
You are booked for a job, excited about being on a set, and have easy access to tons of food. But, don’t eat this while working on a set. You could feel like you are going to explode. It Takes Discipline When you are a principal on a project, you will have access to tons of […]
I Decided to Make a Major Change in My Acting Career
To be perfectly honest with you, I am a little uncomfortable about sharing this personal information about what change I decided to make in my Career. But, after some thought I decided that it would be helpful to others, so here it goes. Your Type It is crucial that both actors and models understand their […]
How Far Can You Push an Acting Agent
There is a fine line between pushing an agent too far but also being proactive and taking care of yourself. I recently was asked to audition and have the video sent back to the agent by the next day. I worked really hard at understanding the material, who my character was, what the character wanted […]
Never End Your Audition On the Last Word
Many actors believe that when they say or hear the last word, the audition is over. This is not a smart way to audition. Actors should always audition in a way that helps the casting director and the director believe that they are watching the scene take place during the actual shoot. Although you are […]
The Truth About Accepting Extra Work as an Actor
Many actors who are getting started question whether they should be doing extra work. And, if they accept extra work, can it be listed on their acting resume? I am an “Expert Writer” for Backstage Publication. In this article I share the pros and cons of doing extra work. And, even though I I tell […]
Doing This Will Kill Your Chances of Booking a TV Spot
After returning from a TV commercial audition, I heard a number of actors reading the copy in a way that just does not work. There is one key issue that I find many actors make when auditioning for a TV commercial. There is a real myth as too what actors should do during the audition. […]
Four Ways to Prepare Before Your Audition
I recently had the opportunity to audition for a pilot. I spent about 3 hours preparing for my home audition. There is no 1 way to prepare for an audition, so I want to share 4 things I did that helped me prepare and give a read that I was very happy with. Audition for […]
Watch Out For This New Scam
Watch Out For This New Scam Those of us in the acting and modeling industry know that this can be a hard business. What makes it even harder is when unscrupulous and simply heartless people do and say anything to us in order to steal our money, hopes and dreams. Don’t Get Fooled By This […]
Do You Know What a Holding Fee Means?
If you are fortunate enough to book a Union TV commercial and get a check that is labeled Holding Fee, do you know what that means? To help explain this important term, let me give you some background information about how actors and models get paid for SAG-AFTRA TV commercials. The Union (SAG-AFTRA and […]
This Was a Really Bad Experience With an Agent
Sometimes we run into really bad experiences with agents. This happened to me a while ago. I want to share it with you so that you handle this type of situation better than I did. Like with many things in this industry, even after being a full-time actor for more than 30 years, I am […]
What to Say to an Agent When Work is Slow
If you are an actor or model and finding that work is slow, what should you say to your agent to make things change? First, keep in mind, that everyone has slow periods throughout their career. If you happen to be fortunate enough to be a series regular on a show that runs for years, […]
Is Someone Out to Get Us?
Sometimes it feels like someone is out to get us and make life as difficult and frustrating as possible. I recently was in a situation where I had 4 possible job opportunities that all feel on days where I was not available. Part of the time was while I was giving workshops out of town […]
Should You Pay Attention to the Writers Notes in a Script?
When you are reading a script, sometimes you will find writers notes. A question that I hear a lot is whether an actor should pay attention to the writers notes. Absolutely. Always pay attention to them. But, the real question is, should you follow the suggestions. NOT NECESSARILY You are not a puppet for the […]
Secrets to Getting People to Know You on a Set
I don’t believe when people say that in order to have success in the acting and modeling industry it is all about who you know. I actually believe the saying should be “Who knows you.” That is why, if you are working as an extra on a film, TV show or even on a TV […]
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