There are several things I experienced last week that have caused me to put this article together. I’m realizing, as I look over my notes, that this may not be the most actor-focused column I’ve…
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Monitoring the Culture: Inside 9/11
I am questioning my sanity at enduring Inside 9/11 on the National Geographic Channel. Keith told me that he would NOT be watching, as it angers him to “kill” levels. Marines with combat experience get…
Does Hollywood Look at Out-of-Market Actors?
I am an actor in Michigan who really enjoys reading your weekly articles! Should I get a video made for Actors Access so I can submit for projects in LA and NY, even though I’m…
Going There AND Letting Go
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of “going there” as an actor. I then asked you to share with me (and to allow me to share with my readers) how it…
Trust Your Agent
I’m interning with a casting director for a TV show. The internship has shed lots of light on the studio casting process and definitely keeps me inspired (rather than discouraged). I’ve noticed that opportunity is…
CD Workshops
Here it is: my column on casting director workshops! As you’ll recall, I was asked about CD workshops a few weeks ago, and due to my inexperience with the CD workshops currently available, I asked…
Auditions: Reading the Room
I have a question about reading the room. During a callback, the casting director (who was stone-faced at my initial audition) was LAUGHING like I was the funniest thing alive along with the producer who…
You Must Go There
I’m in the middle of the casting process for a dramatic feature film based on a true story. It’s a pretty heart-wrenching tale and the lead characters have quite an emotional journey. Throughout prereads last…