Originally published March 12, 2020 If you look at professionals in any industry, they are constantly honing their skills. As actors, we are told to “always be in class”, and while this is vitally important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle in being at the top of your game.Read More →
For actors, the question is always “Where do I find more auditions? “ This can be especially challenging if you are a new actor and don’t yet have an agent or a manager. And usually there are 3 key things that all new actors need to get an agent or a manager:Read More →
What is an “actor type” and why is it important? There’s been a lot of hype in the last few years about “actor branding” and “knowing your type”. With social media now being such an important tool in an actor’s career, and the meteoric rise of ‘influencers” both type andRead More →
This post was originally post in October 2020 and updated May 2021 When you’re putting together your actor’s resume, it goes without saying that you want it to look professional. Part of that is using the correct format [Download a FREE RESUME TEMPLATE here], but you also need to useRead More →
“How do I get an agent?” is by far the number one question I’m asked by new actors. A lot of actors, even those who have been in the business a few years, think of agents as these magical mystical creatures that are somehow going to find you work andRead More →
“How do I get an agent?” is the question I’m asked more than any other by new actors. There are a lot of steps to getting an agent, and even more to getting an agent that is a really good fit for you. But if you’re a new actor START HERE.Read More →
Reality TV: a guilty pleasure for sooooo many people. While everyone loves to turn up their nose at unscripted programming, in remains hugely popular. But is it a viable way to start an acting career? Have you ever thought about doing Reality TV? Most new actors have at least toyedRead More →
Actors Headshots: Best Headshot Photographers in Los Angeles Shooting your first headshot can be intimidating. There is so much to think about and they are expensive, so you want to get them right! I have compiled a list of the top L.A. headshot photographers because I know that finding theRead More →
This week I have some exciting news to share with you – I’m writing to you from a 2 ½ week on-location shoot in Denver, Colorado! Yes, that’s right! I booked a HUGE role in a TV movie! So I decided to change things up a bit with this week’s tip;Read More →
For some actors, memorization is naturally easy. For others, it is a point of panic every single time. No matter where you fall on that scale, memorizing lines is, and will always be, an essential component of single audition you do and every project you work on throughout your career, so you might just as well get good at it.Read More →
So you wanna be an actor… But where do you start? And how do you get into the biz? While no two careers are the same and the long term paths for all of us are probably going to look a little different, there are some absolute basics you needRead More →
This has come up a few times in the last week with my private coaching clients. When reviewing their latest materials / recordings, I realized that everyone, even though they were getting a few of the major things right with recording, were still also making some pretty big blunders. TheRead More →
