Pilot season can sometimes feel non-existent. Here are a few things that can make a huge difference in your expectations and experience of pilot season… whether you audition for a single pilot or not. Read More
I don’t need to tell you that we just started a new year and a new decade. If you’re like most actors, you probably took some time over the holidays to reflect on your goals and design a plan of action to make 2020 your big year. But, One thing many actors don’t recognize is that, often, what you don’t do can play just as big a role when it comes to achieving your career goals. Here are a few traps I’ve seen actors fall into that could block you from accomplishing your goals. This industry is challenging by nature, and so much is out of our control. The last thing we need to do is fall into habits that cause us to stay stuck.. If any of these resonate with you, consider switching things up in the new year. You’ve thought about it, meditated on it, talked to trusted […] Read More
In the entertainment industry there are so many amazing artists, collaborators and content creators a lot of amazing opportunities to be had if you put yourself out there and meet people. Read More
Veteran Actor Publishes His 2019 Audition Stats It’s time to check in on 2019’s audition statistics. You may be asking yourself: Did I have a good callback ratio? What about my booking ratio?If you’re not keeping track, you may never know. We recommend tracking your auditions, callbacks, avails, bookings, etc. because “what gets measured gets improved.”Actor Edward Hong (60+ TV/Film credits) openly shared all his stats (auditions, callbacks, bookings, etc.) and some great takeaways from his 2019 year in our Career ACTivate Elite Coaching & Mastermind Program FB group and he’s been generous enough to allow us to share it here on this blog. The first section highlights his stats. In the second part, he doles out his major takeaways as well as highlights/lowlights for 2019. Edward’s 2019 Audition Report THEATRICAL (multiple reps, theatrical, management, voice-over, and stage) — My Reps sending me out —Auditions received through DDO (started on […] Read More
How to Break-Up… Gracefully We all know that feeling. It’s the feeling that it’s probably time to break-up with your agent or manager. The circumstances and reasons can vary. They haven’t returned your emails or calls. The number of casting appointments has dropped. There’s been a change at their office and the new team just isn’t clicking for you. It’s become clear your current team cannot generate the level of opportunities you are now seeking or get you in the rooms you would most excel in. You’ve thought about it, meditated on it, talked to trusted friends and advisors and even prayed. It’s clear. It’s time to part ways. The question is how? Here are a few simple tips to help make the breaking-up process professional and as painless as possible. STEP 1: Write a list of all the reasons why it’s time to part ways Once the list […] Read More
How to Handle a Booking Slump Part 2: Re-inspiring Your Reps Every actor goes through a period in their career where, no matter what you do, no matter how right the role, the booking seems to go the other way. It happens to all of us! Once that audition’s done, it’s completely out of our hands as actors. So, rather than stress about it, focus on what you can control because It’s how we handle the things we can control that determine the longevity and success of our careers. It can be hard to keep going in the midst of a booking slump- you relive the glory days of bookings past, you question what needs to change about your career, and wonder what your reps think of you now. Are you at risk of getting dropped from their roster?Another example of something you can’t totally control. But you can re-inspire […] Read More