First, what is an actor bag? Well, it’s that messenger bag, backpack, or gym bag in the trunk of your car with all of your actor goodies inside. Goodies? Headshots (with resumes already affixed, whether…
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In Remembrance
In honor of World AIDS Day, I release a red baloon in memory of my friend and mentor Dennis Stabler, the North Springs High School chorus teacher who would be the first to tell me,…
Should I Join AFTRA?
Is it worthwhile to join AFTRA before landing a part on an AFTRA project (such as a soap opera)? Will my union status help with obtaining auditions or will CDs see me even if I…
So You Want an Agent
I know a lot of actors who have had the great fortune of signing with agents this year. I call this “great fortune” because of the way these actors talked about how desperately they needed…
Theatre Acting vs. On-Camera Acting
In my training (learning the difference between theatre acting and film acting) I’ve found that I much prefer film acting but find it difficult to “keep it small” for film at times. I have not…
Giving Thanks
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…
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…