Before even heading to LA to give acting a go, aspiring actors should skim, if not memorize, the chapters of the following essential books and guides. Acting in Commercials: A Guide to Auditioning and Performing…
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Oscar Wrapola, Baby!
Okay, so here’s how I won the Oscar Pool for the second year in a row. I didn’t bet the list I’d made for my column here. Just moments before the award show began, and…
Oscar Picks, 2001
Okay, so we’re gearing up for the event that was so much cooler when it fell on a weekday. Yep, up until a couple of years ago, Oscar Day was an official day off from…
Legend Larry Parke and My Scientology Article
Rob just forwarded a copy of the letter Larry sent to Back Stage West regarding my column on 2/8/01. Larry, thank you so much for your letter — and your understanding of my “judiciously worded”…
Ah, the good ol’ days…
When I was out here in 1993, I worked with an actor’s showcase group each week. I had a partner with whom I’d prepared a scene, rehearsed a scene, dare I say – nearly perfected…
Good News/Bad News
Hi Gang, I’m really proud of my cast for “The Female Perspective” over at The Next Stage. Here is a link to our first review (two more due out at week’s end). The show is…
The Female Perspective
Just wanted to extend an invite to “The Female Perspective”, The Next Stage Theatre, 1523 N. LaBrea, above the Lava Lounge, 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 1 – 16th (six shows only), $10. I want…
Sappy Thanksgiving Message
I am thankful for the WAE and all its members. I have been fortunate enough to meet, watch, and perform with quite a few of you this year and I know my life is better…
Shameless Self-Promotion
Just want to invite those of you in LA to join the cast of Sketch-n-Sniff, the hilarious sketch comedy show, for our Industry Showcase, this Thursday, Nov. 9th, at 8pm (reception to follow) at The…
The Female Perspective – Auditions
Auditions for “The Female Perspective” will be held Sunday, Oct. 15th and Monday, the 16th. Please email me to request an audition. The original/adapted play will run weekends in December at The Next Stage. There…