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The Acting Industry Has Changed – Here’s 1 Way That Will Surprise You
In the past year the acting industry has changed. Here is 1 way that will surprise you. There are quite a few new things taking place in the acting industry since Covid 19 entered our planet. Another Industry Change Not going to live auditions with a casting director and instead, shooting home auditions is one […]
HOW TO BOOK A RECURRING ROLE ON A NETFLIX SHOW
In this vlog, you will learn how Aaron Marcus booked a recurring role on the Netflix TV show House of Cards.
How to Calm Your Nerves While Acting
Many actors get nervous while acting on film, TV or commercial projects. This can happen even for famous actors. In this video I will teach you a way to get over your nerves, calm yourself and give you the opportunity for giving a powerful acting performance. What Actors Can Do To Help With Nerves A […]
I Never Planned on Being an Actor
While growing up, I had absolutely no plans on being an actor. Even as a college student, watching TV shows, commercials and films were my only connection with acting. I actually studied music in college and stopped attending in order to perform as a full-time musician and songwriter. I toured for 7 years. After 7 […]
Have Lighting Issues
All actors and even models need to learn how to shoot great home auditions that casting directors will love. If you are having lighting issues, watch this video.
My Running Shoes Might be Like Your Acting Career
If you are not getting the acting and modeling auditions or jobs you want, there are some specific things you should be doing.
Acting on a Film Set During Covid 19
Learn what it is like being on a film set during Covid 19. How is it similar to normal times on a film set and how things are different.
Should You Accept Extra Work
Should actors accept extra work for film and TV projects? There are a few different thoughts about this. Some actors will never do background work. They find it demeaning and believe it will kill their career. Other actors think it can be helpful to be an extra for film, TV or commercial projects. Here are […]
Should Actors Write Their Own Monologue?
I have given many private online mentoring sessions and the question that I frequently get is “Should they write my own monologue?” It is true, you want and need to be able to connect with your monologue, so writing from you personal experiences can be extremely helpful. You Probably Should Not Write Your Monologue Here […]
This Can Blow Up Your Career – In a Bad Way
The acting and modeling industry can be frustrating at times. If you are not really savvy, there are ways you react to situations that can blow up your career – in a bad way. I had a situation with an audition and call back for a TV show that was very frustrating. I felt angry […]
3 Things Actors Can Do to Increase Their Chances of Booking a Job
There are 3 things actors can do to help their chances of booking an audition.
What Does it Mean When an Actor Is Pinned
What does it mean when an actor gets pinned? I was invited to audition for a TV show by the same casting director who had me read for the recurring role I booked on the Netflix show House of Cards. It is Not a Fluke You are brought back to read for other projects because […]
I Had a Horrible Experience
I had a horrible experience on my way to an audition and a booking on the same day. I decided to take the bus to New York for an afternoon modeling job. It is not how I like to travel, but it is convenient and easier than driving in traffic. The day before my shoot, […]
This Can Be Devastating – and it Happened to Me
I recently had a few companies ask me to help them find actors and models for various projects. I ran into a devastating situation and I want to make sure it does not happen to you. Tried Reaching Out Actors and models on my mailing list who were right for the roles, received audition emails. […]
What You Should and Never Ask a Casting Director
I was recently at an audition for a TV commercial and had an important question for the casting director. This would not be a good time or way to ask a question!!! Actors should know that casting directors are on our side. They want us to be great and give wonderful auditions. Even if they […]
Keeping These Records Can Make You a Lot of Money
It is essential that both actors and models keep great records. Knowing what jobs you have done can help make you a lot of money. I find that especially for pharmaceutical and insurance ads, clients need to know what other jobs you have done for companies in those industries. They need to know that you […]
To Dye or Not to Dye (your hair) That is the Question
Whether you are thinking about dyeing your hair or even if that does not effect you, you want to watch this video. There is so much uncertainty about whether having grey/white hair will help ones acting or modeling career. That is a complicated question to answer. For years I knew that my younger looking face […]
I Felt Really Bad About This
I did not book a TV commercial and felt really bad about it. I know, I know, I always tell the students I mentor or during my workshops that after the audition, critique it, celebrate that you had an audition and got through it, then let it go. I know but!!! Still, I spent over […]
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 […]
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