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Commercial Actors Should Never…
It’s hard. You’ve heard the statistics on working vs. non working actors. You are aware of the changing levels of union vs. non union commercial jobs. And if you aren’t aware, I’m not going to be the one to break the news. I’ll leave you to your own research and let’s...
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Actors Supporting Actors (And Why We Gotta Stick Together)
The other day leaving an audition, I had barely exited the building before I was speed dialing my best friend Margot. When she didn’t answer, I immediately called another friend and another until third time lucky, someone answered and I could speak. I have a habit of...
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5 Questions with LA Acting Teacher Annie Grindlay
Our work as actors is undoubtedly inspired by various life experiences and observations. No two actors are ever the same – THANK GOD! We all have our own reasons and motivations for doing what we do. For an actor pursuing a career in LA it is important to find a...
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Act Smart!: Running Down A(n Actor’s) Dream
While I often recommend books as a footnote in this column, every once in a while a book comes along that's so chock full of wisdom, practicality, and inspiration that I feel the need to devote more time to it. Your Best Year Yet, still my favorite authentic...
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Commercial Actors Should Never…
There are a handful of questions that are asked of me on a regular basis. One consistent topic that comes up is that of social media. Most often, actors want to know specifically about followers on social media and their importance in booking a job. I’m here to help…...
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Theatre Review: A Picture of Dorian Gray
We all know Dorian Gray. We all know Oscar Wilde. Or at least I think I do. But then I see quotes like, “All art is quite useless” -Oscar Wilde (preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray) and I may need to think again. Isn’t Oscar Wilde the playwright of The Importance of...
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What is a Casting Director Looking For?
I like reading blogs about the industry. I wish I had time to read them all. A blog that comes up on occasion, not written by a casting director, tries to solve the big mystery of “What Is A Casting Director Looking For?” The question always revolves in and around...
read more5 Questions with Steve Whelan
LA is a wonderful melting pot of creatives. Every day actors, producers, writers and film makers unite to bring their work and dreams to life. As artists, we are not only blessed with the beauty of imagination, if we are really lucky, we meet people along the way who...
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Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to LA
I won’t lie to you, attempting to write this article I was fresh out of ideas. Normally, my ideas come to me during a conversation with a friend or by some weird event that takes place in my week and sparks interest in my head about what it all means. This week, no...
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Act Smart! The Actor Absolutes, Part 1
I've never taught acting, which is just one more reason why I never got to be the best actor I could have been. However, I did have the opportunity several years ago to share the best of what actors knew better than anyone else with a large group of civilians. What...
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Seminar Recap