Oh, lordy. This one’s feeling like a rant. I’ve noticed — as pilot season comes to a close and agents are more open to taking meetings with actors to discuss possible representation — that many…
Posts tagged actor darwinism
I Keep Submitting but Never Get Auditions
Hi, My name is Stephanie and I’ve been submitting myself for roles that I think would be great for me… but here’s the problem. I haven’t gotten a call. I must have submitted myself for…
The New Business Model
I was running late to a meeting on Monday and that turned out to be a great thing. Now, don’t get me wrong. I think being late is about one of the most disrespectful (and…
Don’t Drop the Ball
I scrapped this column last week in favor of turning in The Big Lies. (And, wow, y’all liked that one. Thanks!) But, I’ve been doing some thinking about why I wasn’t in love with Don’t…
Waiting Room Games
Last week, I saw a post at the Showfax message board by a young actor named Jennie Roberson. She had experienced her first audition and was eager to share her thoughts with the world. Something…
The Other Costs of Acting
This week’s column is a follow-up to The Costs of Acting (the new record-holder for my longest column ever) and it will focus on the non-monetary expenses you can expect, in choosing a career as…
The Costs of Acting
When looking over the many emails I received about my On The Set column, I noticed a few actors requesting more articles in the “how it really is” spirit of things. One of the things…
Actors Can’t Read
I know. You already don’t like this column. Believe me, I don’t like having to write it. But having put out four breakdowns last week (yes, four), I’ve become overwhelmed at how many actors out…