Two "Hats"
Unless you’re a massive star, you have to cover 2 basic fields as an actor. The first, of course, is the craft of your acting. This is your actual product. It’s what people pay you for, therefore, it’s your form of exchange. This needs to be refined with classes, practice, and real-life audition experience. …
Don’t Stumble
Being an actor is a pretty interesting gig. Like most artistic fields, it demands that you, the talent, go forth on your own determinism, not bending to the will of anybody else. This of course raises an interesting point: how do you stay up? If you go on 15 auditions in one month and …
Don't Stumble
Being an actor is a pretty interesting gig. Like most artistic fields, it demands that you, the talent, go forth on your own determinism, not bending to the will of anybody else. This of course raises an interesting point: how do you stay up? If you go on 15 auditions in one month and …
A Common Misunderstanding
I’ve had many clients call me and ask, “How come I can’t see my website? I went to johnsmith.com but it doesn’t come up!” The first time this happened, it was pretty mystifying. You see, I would go to johnsmith.com and there it would be, radiating glory from every pore. What has occurred here? It …
Acting Blog Recommendation
In searching out acting resources of my own, I came across a fantastic blog hosted by backstage.com. It’s called Unscripted, and it is glorious. You can gain fabulous insight by simply reading what these seasoned professionals have to say. You can visit the blog here.
What Is It Like to Be On Set?
In the beginning, it can be very confusing. Most of the staff and crew on a set are so professional and so competent that you may feel like the new kid at high school, arriving in the middle of the school year. There is always a person who is appointed to show you were to …
Los Angeles: You Fickle Strumpet
It’s 64 degrees outside. Clouds pepper the sky, and the trees are swaying with a mild but consistent breeze. I’m wearing a light jacket, but it would be perfectly acceptable to shed it and enjoy the weather in just a t-shirt and jeans. It’s really tempting to just cancel everything that’s left to do today. …
On Headshots
Let’s keep it simple, folks. No one needs to learn multi-variable calculus to understand it. A headshot is supposed to be an accurate, albeit flattering, depiction of how you currently look. If your headshot is of a windswept, 25-year-old surfer, don’t walk into your audition looking like a geriatric with rickets. There are 2 …
Improvisation Classes
The art of improvisation is a mandatory tool for any actor. Here are some top notch improv specialists for you to use. The Second City The Actor’s Improv Comedy DoJo