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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.
Your On-Camera Slate Can Make or Break Your Audition – Try These 2 Techniques
Your on-camera slate can make or break your audition. Slating is an important part of the audition process. Yet, many actors are clueless about techniques or strategies to use when slating at the beginning or end of an audition. What and more importantly how you say your slate can completely change the perception the casting […]
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 […]
An Audition Strategy That Isn’t Taught in Schools
This is an important strategy for both acting auditions and a modeling go-see
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 […]
Make Your Acting and Modeling Career Like Delta
Not the Airlines – The Faucet Company You want to make your acting and modeling career like Delta.Not the airlines, – the faucet company. I had a water dripping issue in one of my bathrooms. That drives me crazy. I hate the idea of wasting water. Fortunately, I had purchased and installeda Delta Faucet. I […]
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.
5 Free TV and Film Streaming Services
In this video, you will learn about 5 free streaming services that will allow you to watch TV shows and movies free.
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.
An Actor Was Very Kind to Me
A few weeks ago, an actor did something pretty amazing and was very kind to me. I received an email from an actor I did not know. He saw an image in an online ad showing two hands holding a residual check. When he enlarged the image, he saw that my name and home address […]
11 Ways to Prepare Before An Agent Meeting And Questions You Must Ask
Learn how to prepare before meeting an agent.
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 […]
4 Things to Make Sure Your Acting or Modeling Job is Legit
Especially in today’s time, it is essential that you make sure that your acting or modeling job is a legit project. First Suggestion If you booked the job on your own, and if you have an agent, I highly recommend that you send the job through your agent. You will be spending (in most cases […]
What Does it Mean When a Casting Director Asks an Actor to Change Their Audition
What does it really mean if you are auditioning for a film, TV show or a TV commercial and the casting director asks you to change your audition.If you are asked to changed your read, what does that really mean? It is easy for actors to feel paranoid. Some actors think that the casting director […]
This is a Crazy Time for Actors and Models – Hopefully This Will Help You
In my 33 plus years as a full-time actor and model, I have never experience anything as crazy as this time period. Hopefully, the video I created for you will help. You can watch the video by using this link: https://youtu.be/1Iuy7l92bss I have never seen everything shut down on such a large scale. Sure, I […]
3 Ways to Find Photographers Near You
If you are living in a small market, you might not know that there are ways to find photographers near you. Actors and models will be surprised to learn that you can find very talented photographers, and not just an older sister who likes to take photos in the backyard. A Great Organization There is […]
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 […]
1 Thing to Do When Auditioning for a Comedy, Don’t Be Funny
I just auditioned for a great TV show that is a comedy. I knew that the 1 trick for giving my best read was not to be funny. What is Happening in the Scene In the first scene, I am talking to one of the stars of the show. He is saying absolutely hilarious and […]
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