Update: July 2022 – this list is shrinking I have actually booked work directly off of Facebook. It came from having a carefully crafted profile and building real, genuine connections with people. That is still valuable, but I’m finding the groups are a whole other story….. When I first wroteRead More →
For an actor, your resume and your headshot are the two essential tools you need to get going and start looking for work in the business. These are basically what gets you in the door with casting directors to do that oh so important audition and maybe book the job. Read More →
When I first wrote this article, I talked about the normal slowdowns the film and television industry experiences every year; right after pilot season, in the summer after episodics finish shooting, and end of year holidays over the Christmas / Hanukkah / New Years break. But there are exceptions: ThisRead More →
Acting is a business that is not for the faint of heart. It takes a weird combination of sensitivity and a thick skin, delicately mixed with artistry, playfulness, discipline and relentless perseverance. But acting is a career that you can also pursue at any age. (Betty White, anyone?) Whether youRead More →
** This post was originally published in December 2019 but has been completely updated for January 2021 Audition: as actors we often wait, hope and pray for them. Auditions are our lifeblood. They mean getting in front of a casting director, which means getting a shot at a job, whichRead More →
The Most Popular Part Time Jobs From Home in 2022 Day job. Side hustle. Survival job. No matter what you call it, pretty much every actor is going to need this at one time or another, and maybe many times over the course of your career. It’s that thing thatRead More →
If you don’t have the budget for headshots or classes, check out these budget friendly options for becoming an actor. 5 things you can do now to advance your acting career.Read More →
What can ruin an acting career? Here are the Top 8 Career Mistakes That Actors Commonly MakeRead More →
Voice over is something that I never planned to do. I came up through the theatre as a kid, found my way from the stage to the camera as a young adult. The camera and I hit it off! We had an instant love affair! Rivaled only by the loveRead More →
Auditions for new actors! Find the best audition sitesRead More →
