Selling Yourself Short
As an actor it can sometimes seem like “no” is one of the only words you’ve ever heard. It can even seem unbelievable at times when you finally hear the word yes come out of someone’s mouth. But you have to know that if you are good at your craft and committed to making excellent …
Being An Actor Opens Doors
Something that I never thought of until coming across an ad for a job on Backstage.com is that being an actor opens up more doors than one would think. There was a job posting on Backstage, which called for an assistant to a lawyer for help with contacting other lawyers, and potential clients. This job …
It Pays to Shop!
As an actress I am constantly trying to find fun ways to make a little bit of money on the side so that I can afford some of the luxuries I may not otherwise be able to while I am still not famous (quite yet). Something that I have recently discovered is an app called …
Keeping Track
As an actor, it’s very important to know what is working and what isn’t. There isn’t really another way to know this than by keeping tack of what you’re doing. Keeping statistics does this. You are an actor, and as an actor you’re also a business. The way that businesses keep track of how they …
LA Driving Tips
-Laurel Canyon/ Coldwater Canyon to get to Wilshire/ Beverly hills area. This one can get congested very heavily right after the peaks of rush hour. The best time to take this one is usually up until 5pm. -Fountain Ave. Get from one side of Hollywood to the other in far less time than taking surface …
Making Friends
One of the most important things about Hollywood is staying connected. I’ve already said my piece about making the business connections in the industry but something that is equally as important in this is making friends in the industry. If you are ever interested in working on your own projects, creating your own things, or …
Filming Yourself
One of the best ways to prepare for an audition or a role that you have booked is to actually film yourself while doing it. Of course, the best thing to do is to have all of the material memorized and figured out, do your character work, and practice until you have it down cold. …
Watching TV
Something that I have never been able to give up as an activity is watching television. I have a lot of friends who have gotten rid of their TV’s in their houses and claim that their lives are so much better because of it. I have read the studies on how television makes your brain …
Writing
As an actor, I find that drama comes to me very naturally. This isn’t to say that drama with friends or family comes naturally, no. What I mean by this is that dramatizing situations, places, memories, and people, is something that I find myself doing quite frequently. I enjoy making things more interesting and fun …
Do You Need An Agent?
Being an actor in LA can be a daunting task. There are no words to describe how exciting, heart wrenching, and fun it can be all at the same time. There are ways that you can be an actor without having an agent of a manager, but being that there are so many people in …