Advice

Finding the Perfect Fit in the Commercial World

With more than 3,000 commercials under her belt, Los Angeles casting director Megan Foley has populated TV spots for clients ranging from Budweiser to American Express.

Fears and Nerves

"I have no reel. I have done three indies, four plays, and three local/Web commercials. I have some training. Should I even have the nerve to send headshots and résumés to agents?"

Road Rage

"I recently went through a rough experience involving my first professional tour and am desperately seeking advice on the situation."

Double Act

My work is about the live moment. I tell stories, but the heart of my work cannot be recorded, or written down, or transferred to TV.

Lost: White Notebook

What did this notebook have in it that was so important? Oh, I don't know—nothing expensive but also nothing easily replaceable. There were many pages of extensive to-do lists.

Sarah Nicklin ... Got the Part

Auditioning for a cross between the White Witch from "Narnia" and Nadine Cross type from Stephen King's "The Stand."

Change for a Dollar, This Week Only

A couple of months ago, my agent there moved on to another company, so I feel even less loyal now. So, obviously, I'm thinking about looking for new reps.

'Where's the Watch?! and Other Tales: A Memoir From Seinfeld's Uncle Leo'

The following is an excerpt from Len Lesser and Tama Ryder's book, "Where's the Watch?! and Other Tales; A Memoir From Seinfeld's Uncle Leo."