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10 Ways To Market Yourself to Industry Professionals

Many actors don’t even know the concept of a marketing campaign or that they should be creating one. What is it? What do you do exactly?

Why Being a Non-Conformist Is Essential To Acting

Being a non-conformist is not about you putting something on top of who you already are. It’s allowing your essential nature to come forward.

Why You Should Never Stop Playing 'Make-Believe'

I would never discourage any aspiring actors from seeking some type of formal training (especially if they plan on acting in plays). But technique is the parachute you employ when you’re not working instinctively.

5 Ways to Turn Fear Into Positivity

One simple negative thought can create overwhelming fear. This thought leads to the next, and the next thing you know, you are holding your own self as an emotional hostage.

The Dos and Don'ts of Choosing a Monologue for a Young Performer

Whether your child or teen is auditioning for a school theater program, a show, or an industry professional, a monologue is a must-have for every young actor.

Why You Need To Be Vulnerable As An Actor

Your light that shines upon the world is different from anyone else’s. How you shine is the individual expression of who you are. Your light isn’t more special than someone else’s – we’re all plugged into the same electrical grid – but it is unique to you.

Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Acting Comfort Zone

Actors who are comfortable are backing away from what affects their audience. And you can’t explore your vulnerability when you are backing into your comfort zone.

Do You Have a Hidden Acting Agenda?

A Hidden Acting Agenda is a new term to describe an old phenomenon. These agendas - formed when you, the actor - hide some behavior, attitude or trait because they were the source of criticism or embarrassment in the past.

Why the Industry Needs You Just As You Are

We mistreat ourselves and allow mistreatment by others because if we truly believed we were enough, we wouldn’t settle for bad behavior that supports our beliefs that we’re inadequate.

How To Make Your Mark On a Character During Pilot Season

I’ve seen many a time when casting had a particular type in mind for a role, and then went in a completely different direction because the actor gave such an extraordinary read, and most of all, brought a uniqueness to the character that they hadn’t seen.