Actor Jefferson Dor just wants to do good work and tell good stories, and he’s putting in the effort to make it happen.
Great acting stems from a great imagination.
“All I want to do is tell stories and live truthfully in those moments. I love being able to get into the mind of each character I play so I can truthfully tell the story that was created.”
‘Overnight success’ is an illusion.
“I have been blessed to have booked roles during this pandemic. All my auditions have been self-tapes. Some of [the jobs] have been virtual. Fortunately, the audition process has been quite easy for me. Be patient and trust the process…. Success does not happen overnight.”
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“I am on Backstage every day looking for work. I am constantly refreshing the page to see what other projects are out now. It is also a great place to network and meet new people, as well as book roles to get your career started.”
Don’t skimp on your reel.
“If you cannot [create a reel] yourself, hire a professional. Take your work seriously; do not go the cheap route.”
Every connection can turn out to be a meaningful one.
“My director on my last short film did me a favor and put my reel together for me—a great example of how, when you start booking roles, you start to see how relationships are built. My director is a close friend now. We clicked instantly the day we met on set.”
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This story originally appeared in the April 15 issue of Backstage Magazine. Subscribe here.
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