The measure of popularity these days is pretty scientific: it’s the number of people who “like” you on Facebook, or the number of followers of your Twitter feed. Of course, this number doesn’t necessarily represent people who might actually like the real you, but they’ve agreed to give you a public thumbs up, and that matters. It’s hard to dispute that somebody with 1,000,000 likes or followers hasn’t reached a bigger audience than somebody with 100. Read more…
Lately I’ve been doing something that most actors are terrified of doing. I’ve been turning down work. Before you think I’m totally nuts, hear me out.
For starters, it hasn’t been great stuff. Nothing that would do my career or wallet any favors. Generally speaking, taking a job should meet at least one of the following three criteria: (1) the material is good, (2) the experience will be good, (3) the money is good. If it’s 0 for 3 on the Should-I-Do-It Meter, move on. Don’t sell yourself out for something that’s bad, unpleasant, and doesn’t pay well. Think about it. Read more…
Where’s the distinction between pride and arrogance? It’s one that we performers have to finesse all the time. And one that were constantly in danger of getting wrong. Read more…
Pass by a bulletin board in any casting office or rehearsal space and you’ll be inundated by solicitations. Get the headshot that books! Take the class that will change your life! Sign up for the successful auditions workshop! Whatever it is, it’s asking for your money. And if you’re not careful, you can go broke quickly. Read more…
The measure of popularity these days is pretty scientific: it’s the number of people who “like” you on Facebook, or the number of followers of your Twitter feed. Of course, this number doesn’t necessarily represent people who might actually like the real you, but they’ve agreed to give you a public thumbs up, and that matters. It’s hard to dispute that somebody with 1,000,000 likes or followers hasn’t reached a bigger audience than somebody with 100. Read more…