I am a nonunion actor who aspires to pursue my goal of becoming a television actor. How does a nonunion actor become a union actor? Is it true that casting directors will not even see…
Browsing Category The Actors Voice
Sides, Sides, Everywhere Sides
Well hello and Happy New Year! I’m back from a lovely two weeks’ vacation and ready to resume the “How Can We Make Your Job Easier” themed columns. Gotta tell ya, after having written columns…
It Takes too Long to Build Credits in Hollywood
Sometimes agents, managers, and perhaps CDs seem to want to hear that the actor is a fresh face, especially if they have few or no credits. This actor was told by an agent to lie…
Crappy Reader Syndrome
Another of your least favorite things (according to the emails I received in response to my question: “How Can We Make Your Job Easier?“) is a bad reader. True. Nothing can derail a thoughtfully-prepared audition…
Asian Actor Wants to Give Up
Thank you for the wise words over the years. During career lulls, they’ve been good reminders that one should never forget respect for the industry. And, as peaks and troughs go, I am now experiencing…
That Was Great, Thanks
You have strong feelings about this phrase: “That was great, thanks.” Some of you love it. Some of you hate it. Almost all of you simply don’t understand it. So let me do some translating,…
Tracking Audition History
This week, I’ll share a great letter from a reader who has created a “tracking method” for auditions, callbacks, and bookings. Enjoy! Hope you’re inspired to put together your own tracking system and learn more…
Everyone’s a Critic
I was gearing up to write the first in a series of columns on “How We Can Make Your Job Easier” (and the amazing, wonderful suggestions you’ve emailed to me since I posed the question…
How to Become a Talent Agent in Philadelphia
I am interested in becoming a talent agent and I live in Philadelphia. In my day job, I am a human resources recruiter, so I know the similarities of being an agent are not that…
Gratitude for Actors
As I write this week’s column, it’s like 85 degrees and the Santa Anas are whipping through town again. And it’s almost Thanksgiving. No wonder so many industry types leave town in mid-November! I personally…