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The Audition and Success

November 1st, 2008

Most new actors will go to an audition and think the ultimate goal is to book that job.
It is and it isn’t.
We always hope and wish the outcome of any audition is for the actor to get the part, but that can’t be.  There are far too many actors going up for the same role.  How can you audition and not get the part and still have it be a success? Read the rest of this entry »

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Your First Six Months

October 3rd, 2008

Beth Maitland and I have written extensively on this subject in the past, and it’s important to revisit it every once in a while to reinforce just how important this is.

If you can do anything else in your life and feel fulfilled:  Do It!!!  Do not come to Hollywood on a whim or “just to try” a career in acting.  It is a very difficult life.  Every once in a while someone comes to town and everything falls into place for them easily.  That could be you.  Statistics will say otherwise.
If you can’t be dissuaded, if you come here in spite of all the warnings, you probably have the determination needed to have a go at an acting career. So, if that’s the case, here’s what you need to prepare. Read the rest of this entry »

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