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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 […]
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 […]
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