So you want to act? Well, welcome to a world where talent is not, and will never be enough in order for you to be great. This is not to be harsh, but to prepare you for the reality of the career you are deciding to step into. Acting is not for the faint of heart or for those that do not have tough skin. This is a business that comes with a ton of rejection, and where hard work will always beat talent. Perseverance and having a solid “why” are big keys to your success. These, along with the 5 tips I have below should help you get started…
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1944-The Play
I stepped out on faith and decided to write and direct a play that will be going up at The Complex Hollywood-Dorie Theatre (in Los Angeles) in September. The play is about the life of George Stinney Jr., the 14 year old boy who in 1944 was falsely accused and executed for crimes he did not commit. George Stinney’s story is not one that we hear about often. It has been buried so deep in American history (like many other’s stories and circumstances) that somehow George Stinney is not a household name. This is not to say that I wrote the play for the sole purpose of making it a…
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ISH I’M TIRED OF-Actors Not Being Valued on the Indie Level-In Short: PAY THEM!
Disclaimer: This blog is not for the actor who practices the art out of mere love or hobby. This is dedicated to those that plan to make this their career in the long run. When making the decision to become an actor it is not uncommon to work on low budget and extremely low budget films. As a matter of fact, it builds character. It is also a great way to gain experience, knowledge and get those first few credits and footage for the much needed demo reel. Much like the new actor, many filmmakers are just getting started and need to be able to hire actors for free. This…
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VIDEO AUDITION, EEK!
Hey hey hey! This one is for all of my current and aspiring actors! Video auditions are a big thing, and if you are acting or hope to become an actor then it is pretty much your job! It is now the norm to have an actor send in a video audition, and then see them in person for the callback. Heck, I’ve even booked gigs straight from my video audition- one of those being the Musical.ly commercial! This can come with a little pressure, and you definitely have to be self motivated. However, the upside to it is that you do not have to sit in traffic, then wait…
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Staying Sane While Pursuing an Acting Career!
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Staying Sane While Pursuing an Acting Career!
It takes a lot of umph to pursue a career where a large part (probably the largest) forces you to deal with rejection. Being rejected as an actor is an interesting type of dismissal because often times we are not privy as to why it is that we are not wanted. We are just expected to wipe our noses and keep pushing. This, I believe is the reason why many people do not last long in this business. It is one thing to desire an acting career but actually dealing with the emotional side of acting is a completely different monster. Of course, I do not mean emotional in the…
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