On Monday, we auditioned 75 actors of the hundreds who submitted to be a part of our 2016 Cricket Feet Showcase. On Tuesday, we welcomed our CAST (check ’em out here). We cast exactly backwards…
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Actors and Social Media: The New STOPPER
It’s no secret that a few casting directors have gone on record stating that an actor’s social media following can influence casting decisions. While opportunistic marketing gurus have found a way to use those few…
Strength, Flexibility, and Grace
So, I was Periscoping a quick hello from the studio before pole class (I know, there’s already so much HUH?!? in this sentence) and I mentioned that one of my first pole instructors, years ago,…
Let Them Say It
One of the things I see creatives get obsessed with is how to craft and then use a logline, a pitch, even a proper age range. It’s not that the branding process is so difficult;…
Anatomy of a Reel
Even though I encourage the use of clips to showcase exactly what you’re capable of for the buyers, you may still have the need for a linear demo reel. You remember those, right? That’s a…
Should I Get in Shape Before Submitting?
Hey Bonnie! Huge SMFA fan, I’ve emailed you before, and recently I attended your free seminar at BHP where I’m a student. That was AMAZING! Thank you so much for all you freely contribute to…
Let’s Geek Out!
Truth be told, I could just as easily write every week about systems and organization and efficiency. Many times, I do weave these topics into columns for actors between paragraphs about marketing materials and self-taping…
The Work: Ep. 0607 — Age Range
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0607 of The Work. Download Here! Age Range: Actors are usually certain they can play any character, take on any role, be any age. When you refuse to…
Stennar Strom: Branding, Branding, Branding!
I was talking with some actors recently and the topic was how *limiting* it feels to have A brand. A singular type. A bullseye. Of course, my response was (and always is) that structure isn’t…
The Work: Ep. 0604 — Your Youness
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0604 of The Work. Download Here! Your Youness: As an actor, there’s something you make look effortless. There’s that thing that you bullseye, creatively. Rather than figuring out…