At a certain point, some performers—even highly successful ones—find that these dangling carrots no longer offer enough incentive to continue the sometimes disheartening pursuit of an acting career.
The Working Actor
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Makeup Tips, Conservatory Knocks
I'm looking for some makeup tips for film. With all the student films and shorts and projects that don't really have funds, you need to do a lot yourself. I want to learn, so I don't look like an idiot.
- Advice
More Perfect Union, Bard Games
I recently finished a leading role in a national tour of a classic Shakespeare play, which I got rave reviews for. There was one problem: my castmates.
- Advice
I have an actor friend who I met at a day job a couple years back. This guy is pretty inexperienced and it shows, but he is a really good guy, and I honestly think he's genuinely talented.
- Advice
Since signing, I go out all the time for voiceovers (yay!), but I have yet to go out for the on-camera department (boo!). I met with all of the on-camera agents briefly, sent a couple of updates, but still—no dice.
- Advice
I've been taking this scene study class for about six months. I really like it, but lately I'm not sure if it's worth my money.
- Advice
Dyeing to Work, Vultures With Vouchers
Because of how I look, I am constantly being called in for roles that fit the blonde stereotype. But once I actually audition, most casting directors are surprised to see that my acting does not fit my appearance.
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Creativity and Depression, Lost Vouchers
As a performer, I find myself subject to a battle with depression and black moods when not working and sometimes when working. What can a performer do to combat this?
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I was told that I was not allowed to accept any nonunion work whatsoever, even if it wasn't officially under AFTRA's jurisdiction.
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Teacher Education, Partner Objection
"I realize that homeschooling isn't for everyone, but it seems like a good way for child actors to have consistent teachers."
