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How soon is too soon to add work to a résumé?
“If I am in a production, I want other casting directors to know I’ve been cast. However, what should I do if that play is still in rehearsal? Should I add it to my acting résumé before I've technically performed it? And if I do, should there be some kind of asterisk clarifying that this project is still in production? My worry is that that section of a résumé is specially for past, completed projects.” —andrewT_S
AEA showcase for EMC?
“Hi all,
“I’m curious if anyone knows if you can receive points as normal as an EMC actor working on an AEA Showcase. I’ve looked around and haven’t been able to find a clear answer. Thank you!” —BeltKickAct
To camera or not to camera?
“Hey there!
“Quick question: When recording monologues for taped auditions (which I will put on my website, heck, why not?)
- Face the camera and talk to the audience? or
- Face just off as if talking to someone off camera?
“Thank you! I’m Just getting back in the saddle after four years of saving money and buying essential equipment for at-home voiceovers. A lot has changed in terms of the use of tech—how AWESOME!” —ChrissyBartels
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