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Black Actors, Black Hair, and Various Roles

in The Actors Voice on June 6, 2005 August 12, 2025

Hi, and thanks so much for this forum. As you are aware, African-Americans do not show their age the way other ethnicities and races do. The once broken-down, grey-haired, tired-looking grandmother just doesn’t exist much…

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Making Magic

in The Actors Voice on June 6, 2005 August 12, 2025

The third and final column in the series about the 21 May 2005 CD and talent agent panel produced by the ATAS (links to event details and panelist information here) will cover “magic” and DIY…

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Happy Wedding Day, Cousin

in Archive The Latest on June 4, 2005 March 5, 2023

And welcome to the family, Nick Holly! (See the New York Times announcement here. Or see the screen capture below.) I’m sure it was perfect and beautiful and wonderful and magical, just like you are,…

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Theory of Car Drama and Showbiz

in Archive Creative Writing Cricket Feet Casting Geeky Stuff Showbiz The Hubs The Latest on June 3, 2005 June 13, 2022

Okay, so I’ve always had this theory (and it seems to pan out, according to most actors I’ve talked to) that if you get a parking ticket while you’re at an audition, you will book…

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Booked! Giddy up!

in Archive Cricket Feet Casting on May 31, 2005 December 9, 2016

So, tomorrow and Thursday, we’re in callbacks for the feature film political mocumentary A New Tomorrow. I’m so damn excited about the cast we’ve already assembled, I’m hoppin’ out of my skin. And tonight? Just…

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Here’s Some of What I Do

in Archive Showbiz on May 30, 2005 December 9, 2016

Panel things. Click image for bigger. (You may remember the announcement of this event, made right here.) Click image for bigger. Yup. It’s fun. Me likee.

SAG LifeRaft Seminar Announced

in Archive Showbiz The Latest on May 30, 2005 December 9, 2016

It’s official! My Self-Management for Actors SAG LifeRaft Seminar is on the books! Register soon! These things fill up fast! See y’all at SAG on the 21st! Woo hoo!

Special Day: 8 June 2005

in Archive Bragging on Folks Creative Writing The Hubs The Latest on May 30, 2005 June 13, 2022

Okay, so not only is 8 June 2005 the day that Quinn arrives for his annual visit, but it’s also the day that Acting Qs reaches Los Angeles. Woo hoo! Now, while I get ready…

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Entertainment Law, If Not Acting?

in The Actors Voice on May 30, 2005 August 12, 2025

I am currently in college and I know, even if acting doesn’t work out, I will end up doing something that involves the entertainment industry for a career. I’m considering entertainment law or being a…

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Technology and Casting

in The Actors Voice on May 30, 2005 August 12, 2025

For my second column in a series covering the ATAS casting director and talent agent panel (click here for links to event details and panelist information), I’m focusing on the technology of casting, which was…

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