Reasons to Have an Online Presence
There are so many reasons you need to be able to control your online presence. You need to be able to show people your art, what is real and important to you, and why you should be on the cover of every magazine for doing the work that you love so very much! There’s nothing …
Being “On Hold”
Something that happens quite frequently in the industry is that your agent will say you are “on hold” for a part. The first time you hear it, it can be confusing, and it is a part of the industry that can be likened to limbo. On one hand, congrats!!! You almost have the job! On …
The Oscars: What You Might Have Missed
Here are some of the films that were nominated for Oscars you probably haven’t seen and definitely should. There were so many amazing films in the shorts categories, which usually end up being some of my favorite films I have seen all year. Here are the ones that stood out to me that I think …
Your Availability
As an actor, it is your job to make sure you are available to do your job. This means that you have the time to go on auditions, callbacks, and any and all jobs you book. It also means that you are able to be on call for your agent and/or manager to be able …
Being on Time
Something that a suprising amount of actors these days forget about with regard to their auditions is the importance of being on time. As an actor, part of your job is making sure that you arrive to the workplace at the time you are requested to and to present the best work that you can. …
Auditions
“Auditioning is an opportunity to practice,” is one of my favorite quotes about auditions said by David Walton in an interview for Backstage in 2014. I love this quote because I find a sense of comfort in it. When I go into the audition room, I always like to take a minute and really …
Asking the Casting Director…
In an audition, there are times when the casting director will ask you, “do you have any questions,” before you start the scene. All actors have different opinions on this ranging from always asking, to never ever asking anything, and that is not what I am here to discuss. If you feel the need …
A Common Question
An extremely common question that newer actors have about the industry (which is something that isn’t exclusive to new actors, by any means) is whether they should have an agent, a manager, both, or sometimes neither… this is something that I sometimes think about too, and I finally decided to stop wondering and do some …
But Do I Need A Business Card?
Something that has made me laugh whenever I see them, is business cards for actors. In today’s current society, where the internet is so free to use and so readily accessible, it has seemed sort of silly to me that some acting coaches, managers, agents, or even actors themselves insist on having business cards for …
Believing In Your Projects
If there is anything I’ve learned from all of the different Q&As, talks with producers, hearing friend’s stories about getting their projects made, or any other info-jam session I’ve had about the industry, it’s that you need to believe in your own projects. When you are trying to get your own project made (or even …