Monthly Archives: September 2012

Where is the love?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Two of my students were complaining after class one day that they weren’t booking as much work as they thought they should. They both listed a number of reasons why they felt they weren’t getting the jobs. One said, “ … Continue reading →

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What should I do when I’m directed to act “bigger”?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Nervous directors often don’t trust the actors and ask for bigger and bigger “acting.” They want to make sure they’ve “got it.” The best answer I’ve come up with…is to give them what they want (as truthfully as you can) … Continue reading →

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What do new actors overlook when seeking representation?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

When it comes to actors new to the business seeking representation, what are some things you feel actors overlook in getting representation? – James R. I think the biggest problem actors have is, knowing who they are. Not who they think … Continue reading →

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Using Your Real Life in Your Reel Life

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

As actors we rarely experience in our real lives the same exact situations that our characters experience in their reel lives. But we still have to play those characters, make them honest and believable. How do we do that? First, … Continue reading →

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