There are several schools of thought about what an actor should do when asked, “Do you have any questions?” just before an audition officially begins. You’re in the room; you’ve reviewed your sides; you did…
Pet-sitting
Weirdness at the pet-sitting corral… Today a neighbor knocked on the inside-of-the-garage door to let me know the garage had been open for a few hours. WHAT?!? I tried to figure out what combination of…
What is WRONG with me?!?
Okay, so I’m spending every spare moment packing and purging (man, is it EVER liberating to toss YEARS-in-the-making collections, stacks, and STUFF!) and I come across my 377-page Getting Interactive with Authorware manual by Lloyd…
Well, thank goodness!
You know you’re a blog addict when… …the server is down for a few days and you find yourself STILL stopping by the site, trying to log in, checking to see if comment posting randomly…
Separate Resumes?
I do print work as a model and acting as an actor. Should I have separate resumes for each or can I keep it all together in one resume? Definitely have separate resumes. This is…
The Power of the Kit
You know the kit. You’ve seen it. You’ve attended a show (or showcase) and seen people here and there clutching folders filled with headshots after the show (or you’ve watched them writing on resumés during…
So… Why Santa Monica?
A couple of reasons. #1: Seven blocks from the beach. No, I’m not a big sun-bather (a sun allergy will do that to ya), but I used to write my standup routines before class on…
Double Booked!
I never thought I’d have to ask this question, but I wound up booking two roles. Yay! But the problem is, they both shoot on the same day. What should I do? Will the casting…
It’s All about Relationships
Last week, on Canadian actors discussion forum WildOgre.com, I was asked to clarify a statement I had made, as it seemed to discourage industry newbies. Every booking comes from a relationship. Period. Discouraging information? It…
When July Comes the 11th
I grew up hearing that I loved to tell people, when asked, “How old are you?” “When July comes the 11th, I’ll be…” rather than doing the standard, “I’m freeeeee,” “I’m four years old,” or…