As a beginning actor, what is the best way to get an agent? Is it all in your headshots? Is it all in your cover letter? Your resumé? If you have experience in TV? Plays?…
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When to Say NO
Actors become so accustomed to saying YES to every offer (that’s what happens when gigs are few and far between, starting out), that they often forget the importance of knowing when to say NO. Some…
Double Submissions
How do you feel about double submissions? Actors can submit themselves, as can their agent and/or manager. Since I don’t know when my agent is submitting me, it makes sense to try to get roles…
Promotion on the Cheap
The art of self-promotion for an actor can require a hefty investment. Since so much money already goes to acting classes, headshots, demo reel reproduction, postage for submissions and/or gas money for drop-offs (not to…
Taking Some Hits
Ah, the emotional roller coaster that is life! It would be so nice if I could compartmentalize and access my emotions as needed. Ack! That hurt! Now I’m sad. Where’s that overflowing vial of FEEL…
RIP Lawrence Parke
I heard that Lawrence Parke of “Acting World Books” has died. Is this true? Sadly, it is. Dear, sweet, Larry Parke (known by most as the author of “The Agencies,” “The Personal Manager Directory,” and…
Crunching the Numbers
As a follow up on last week’s article on “Actor Mind Taffy,” I wanted to supply you with some facts and figures that you might choose to use, if you’re trying to apply science or…
Raising a Child Star
I need your advice regarding my 13-year-old daughter who is intent on becoming an award-winning actress. I would like to give her the opportunity to pursue her dream, at the same time; I understand that…
Actor Mind Taffy
The other day, I was sitting on the floor, surrounded by stacks and stacks of headshots, attempting to match up actors for prereads on the film I’m currently casting. I recall interviewing casting directors and…
Average Number of Auditions?
If there is such a thing, what exactly is the average number of auditions an agent should be sending talent on per month? You already set me up for the answer you know is coming…