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Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got to Set

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got to Set You booked your first union theatrical job! Congrats! All those classes, marketing, and auditioning finally paid off. But hold up- here’s some helpful info so you know what to expect before your big shoot day (or days!). The Table Read Some shows will make you […] Read More

How to Get into the Top 1% of Commercial Actors: Part 2 of 2

How to Get into the Top 1% of Commercial Actors: Part 2 of 2 In my last blog we discussed the first two steps to getting into the top 1% of commercial actors: landing a top commercial agent and nailing specific headshots. Now let’s lay down how to make your casting profile pop. As a […] Read More

Meeting Strangers on the Internet: Initiating the Conversation with Industry Professionals

Meeting Strangers on the Internet: Initiating the Conversation with Industry Professionals Meeting Strangers on the Internet As the perpetually single friend, I have plenty of experience online dating. While not the intended effect, it turns out that building attractive profiles, initiating effective first contact, and translating e-intros into in-person meetings are all highly transferable skills […] Read More

How to Get into the Top 1% of Commercial Actors: Part 1 of 2

How to Get into the Top 1% of Commercial Actors: Part 1 of 2 When I first got to LA I thought “commercials, naaah I’m all about movies.” I only began to reconsider when I got a job running the accounting department at a TOP commercial agency in LA. Every day I processed checks for […] Read More

How I Booked the Lead in a Major Feature Film Without Reps

How I Booked the Lead in a Major Feature Film Without Reps The Director yelled “cut!” I looked around. And it hit me. Holy crap. I’m the lead in a legitimate, independent, FEATURE film. I’m working with Emmy-winning actors and people I grew up watching in movie theatres and on television. I am literally living […] Read More
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