In the last three years, I have booked ten co-stars (including four since November 2004; two of them this month). Things are definitely accelerating, so I feel good about that. One of the things I…
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Billing Revisited
Wow! I had no idea, when I penned last week’s column on BILLING, that it would strike such a collective nerve! I heard you, readers. I got your emails. You have questions about billing, even…
Quick-Answer Actor Questions
It’s that time again… time to answer a handful of the many short-answer questions that come to my inbox. Enjoy! … I took your advice and I am keeping track of what films are currently…
Actor Billing on a Resume
Creative interpretations of billing are common on actors’ resumes. Certainly, there are variations from market to market, but the standard for Los Angeles actors’ resumes is pretty clear. Regardless of where you started, once you…
NY vs. LA Theatre Companies
I’m a New York theatre actor and I read your column each week, although it sometimes doesn’t translate to this coast. I don’t think I understand the whole concept of membership theatre companies. Is that…
Premature Moves
There are a few key moves actors will have the opportunity to make early in their careers. Unfortunately, these are moves actors often rush to make. And premature moves like these can stunt the natural…
Monitoring the Culture: Jamie Foxx on “Inside the Actors Studio”
Generally, this show is heavy on the pretention and that’s a thimbleful more of that than I like in my Hollywood breakfast cereal. However, if you’ve ever wanted to love this show, if you’ve ever…
About LA Theatre Companies
In keeping with this week’s focus on Los Angeles Theatre Companies, Your Turn will be your advice on choosing a theatre company. Thanks again for all of the great contributions! Email number one: I had…
LA Theatre Companies
A few weeks ago, I asked for your feedback on the best theatre companies in Los Angeles. This week’s column represents your comments, official word from a few active theatre companies, and my own notes…
Casting Director Strike?
What is the truth about this pending CD strike? As an actor, we hear a lot of stuff. I’m wondering if all casting will stand by this. It sounds like CDs get the short end…