Acting
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 […]
Doing this Can be Bad For Your Career
I just did something that I knew could either be good or possibly bad for my career and for me personally. This is something that I generally tell actors not to do, but I decided to take a gamble and give it a shot. Doing This Could Get You in Trouble After submitting your head […]
Great Way to Hold the Sides During an Audition
There are many ways that people hold their sides (the short portion of the script they read) during an audition. Some people always memorize their sides, but even if you have know your lines, you should always have the sides in your hands in case you get stuck during your audition. Getting Stuck This happens […]
How to Be Proactive and Book More Jobs
Some actors and models think they can book acting and modeling jobs by sitting at home and wait for their cell to ring. The fact is that no matter how talented you are, if you are not proactive and aren’t working at getting jobs, it can be very hard to have success. It is not […]
4 Things You Can Do to Help Your Agent Get You More Work – Video
I was recently asked to help find talent for a few business video projects. I had the chance to get a glimpse into the life of an agent. It was a great experience for me. I always knew that agents work incredibly hard, but it was so interesting to see how much detailed work goes […]
Can You Ask Your Agent This Question?
It is very exciting to get news about an audition or go-see (the audition for models.) But there is a problem and you aren’t sure if you can ask your agent this question. When is it OK to Ask Your Agent for a Favor I was recently in a situation where I was told about […]
How The Actor John Mahoney Changed My Life
Life Altering Conversation We all have different people who have greatly influenced our lives. Sometimes people don’t even intend or try to have a major impact, but perhaps something they say or do can be life altering. The late actor John Mahoney had a major influence on the way I live my life. Back in […]
Do you live in a small market and can’t find acting or modeling work? Try this!
Do you live in a small market, and can’t find acting or modeling jobs? What is a Small Market? A small market is any state outside of, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and perhaps Atlanta. Most people think that there are no acting or modeling jobs available if you live in a small market. However, […]
What Many Actors Forget to Put on Their Resume
Many people don’t know what they should or should not place on their acting resume. And, lot’s of people have no idea how important an acting resume can be for an actor, but for a reason that will surprise you. If you are just getting started in the acting industry then you won’t have any […]
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition?
As an acting and modeling career coach and guest speaker, one of the most frequent questions I receive is: “do actors need to memorize lines before an audition?” Even though this is a pretty simple and straightforward question, the answer is actually rather complicated. If the casting director says that all actors need to be off-book […]
Never Do This at a Film, TV or Commercial Audition
Going to a film, TV or commercial audition can be a lot of fun. It can also be an extremely stressful. Sometimes it can be even more stressful than getting booked and working on the set. That is why it is so important not worry about booking the TV, film, commercial or voice over project […]
This is When You Need to Say No to an Agent
When actors and models receive a notice that we have gotten a booking, it is a very exciting. Booking jobs can be very hard and to hear that we got cast, helps make all of the hard work we have done worthwhile. That is why it is so hard to say no to an agent […]
You Should Do This at Every Audition
Here is something you need to do at every audition. When you first arrive at an audition you might be freaking out. That is pretty normal. Even for experienced actors. You need to use your acting skills and not let that be seen by the casting director or anyone else in the casting room. You […]
Has This Happened to You at an Audition or Go-See?
Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever attended a modeling go-see or a TV, film or voice over audition and found out that the shoot date had changed and now you are not available for the booking? This has happened to me a few times, and I just experienced it again last week. […]
I Wish I Hadn’t Done This – Acting and Modeling Quick Tip
Here is another acting and modeling quick tip. Have you ever had an audition for a job that you really wanted and could not stop thinking about it after your read? Constantly thinking about booking the audition can stress you out. I always tell both actors and models during my workshops or private online sessions […]
2 Callback Mistakes Preventing You from Booking the Job
Two Callback Mistakes Preventing You from Booking the Job By Aaron Marcus – Written for Backstage You get the opportunity to audition for a project. Congratulations. Many people don’t realize how difficult it can be just to get an audition. Depending on the location and type of project being cast, it’s not unusual to have […]
All Successful Actors Use This Audition Technique
Sometimes you will learn that one little thing that you should be doing during an audition, that can make a major change in your read. This technique is simple, and once you learn it, you will quickly understand why it makes so much sense and why it will make your audition so much better. […]
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition?
Do Actors Have to Memorize Lines for an Audition? By Aaron Marcus Written for BackStage Whether or not an actor has to memorize lines for an audition is a question I get asked all the time. It’s a pretty simple and straightforward one, but the answer can be complicated. If you’re told that the casting director […]
Didn’t Book the Job? That Might be a Good Sign. Here’s Why
Have you had an audition, thought your read was great and then you fond out that you did not book the job? Or, have you auditioned multiple times for the same show or casting director, never booked anything and figured they are not liking your read? It can be very frustrating. Watch this video and learn why […]
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