Okay, so I had a column topic all ready to go. I was going to do a little ranting about a couple of actors who have repeatedly pulled a no-show on me. Seriously, it’s only…
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Giving Up Extra Work
I have had my share of appearing in feature films as an extra and getting paid for it. However, it has gotten to the point that I want to actually utilize my gifts and talents…
You Talked Me Out of It
I’m casting a film right now for which I need someone 18 to play younger. Much younger. I need actors who look about 15 (and that’s an innocent, small-town 15 — not “Hollywood 15” by…
Thank a Vet
Thank you, Keith. I love you. You did things as a Marine that I can’t even fathom SEEING. And you came back home and became a truly good man, an amazing father, and a loving,…
Fi-Core: What Is It?
What does Financial Core mean? Should I go “FiCore” at SAG so that I can do nonunion work? I’ve been asked this type of question so many times over the course of writing for actors…
How to “Make It”
I was having a conversation with a working actor friend of mine (yes, a real working actor: a series regular) about another less-frequently working actor mutual friend. We both know him to be amazingly talented…
Quick-Answer Actor Questions
This week, I’m going to answer a handful of “quick answer” questions from the road. Enjoy! … In your book, Self-Management for Actors, you stress several times that your headshot must look like you. Does…
Crashing Auditions
I’m just wrapping up casting in Nashville and Atlanta for a new TV show and, in working on a high-profile, well-advertised project, I’m encountering extremely talented AND extremely eager performers. One experience on the road…
How to Get CDs to Watch My Short Film
I played a detective in a very successful short film. The film won awards and is in lots of festivals. I want to show my work as the cop character to CDs who cast TV…
Actors with Class
Many casting directors say that they read actors’ resumes from the bottom, up. When they say that, they’re letting you know that they place an emphasis on an actor’s training. While I read the whole…