Responsibility
Remember we’ve talked about “Pet Peeves” at length and how to avoid tripping someone’s switch at an audition or class? Well that brings us in a sort of common sense way, to the crux of it…Responsibility.
Actors are notorious flakes. They are considered by most people in other areas of show business to be late, inconsiderate, self-centered, and often require baby-ing or babysitting to get them to function. They are thought to be selfish, privileged, and aloof on a set, unapproachable. They are often avoided by the crew, or pampered into expecting that sort of behavior as normal.
Break that stereotype now! Be responsible for yourself, your actions, and exceed expectations. Be early, know your lines, bring muffins, say thank you, send notes or emails, be professional.
There is nothing that will get you hired back faster…even talent. Being a normal person, in charge of ons self and earning your way fairly and conscientiously will get points no matter where you go…and open doors you never imagined as a result.
Working actors who develop lifetime careers are not giddy, talking models with a good opportunity and lots of luck or contacts. They are professionals who take their careers and their work and talent seriously, deliver, show up, and can be counted on. Make a conscious intention to be among that group of respected working actors!
Start by being responsible. Do what it takes to make that impression. It will not fail you.
You Can Do It,
Beth