Time after time I hear actors say that they are going to give their careers one year, or 3 years or 10 years, and if it hasn’t “worked out” by then, they are going to do something else. Personally, this makes me cringe a little each time I hear it because it isn’t exactly [...]
A lot of actors come to me and say that they want to break into voiceovers and commercials as a way to support their acting careers.
The challenge with that way of thinking is that people usually assume that these sections of the industry are very simple to break into.
Commercials can sometimes be a great [...]
You can be as great an actor as Meryl Streep but if you are only working on your acting at home, you will not have a successful career.
“The idea is to make decisions and act on them — to decide what is important to accomplish, to decide how something can best be accomplished, to find time to work at it and to get it done.”~ Karen Kakascik
A lot of actors think that they spend a lot of time working on their careers, but when it comes down to it, they are usually spending a lot of time THINKING and WORRYING about their careers.
If you want to be a working and successful actor, it is up to you. Get into action!
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Feeling empowered should never be confused with feeling entitled. As a Professional Actor it helps to always choose your battles wisely.
Remember that people always want to feel appreciated for their hard work or a job well done.
Casting directors, agents, and other industry folks are no different.
I recommend that you get in the habit of writing a thank you card after every audition or class that you enjoy, the very night of the event so it [...]
“You must be persistent, positive, and believe in yourself!”
After working so hard on preparing for the audition, wowing the casting director, waiting patiently for a call-back, then finally booking the job, what comes next?
Now, you must prepare for the role you have landed which involves, character research development, line memorization, scene study and rehearsal. What does all of this mean?
Walk in [...]
I’m always amazed at how little thought most people place on their success. They want to be in front of Casting Directors, they want to be in the latest Acting Workshop and Acting class, but seldom do they want to commit to it when the chance is offered.