Due to the recent tax laws, many actors are weighing the options of turning their business into a corporation. In most cases, becoming an S-Corp. There are many financial variables that go into deciding to incorporate. There’s a great discussion of it in this episode of Audrey Helps Actors. And if you’re seriously considering making […]
What Does It Mean When Casting Redirects Your Audition?
After your solid performance in the audition room, the casting director gives you a few notes and has you do it again. Maybe even a third time. Finally you get a, “Great job! Thanks for coming in!” and they send you on your way. Now you’re in the car, replaying the interaction and trying to […]
What’s Your Motivation? (Reframing Your Acting Career With The McGuffin)
Have you ever heard of a McGuffin? McGuffin: an object in a movie or book that serves merely as a trigger for the plot. For further context, below is paraphrased from this article: “Alfred Hitchcock described it as the linchpin of the mystery; the motivating or primal force behind the narrative. It’s the device, the […]
3 Mistakes You’re Making In Your Acting Career
No more struggling actors! ?? Let’s talk about three mistakes actors make that slow them down. I’ll admit it, I did these for years. But all that matters is where we go from here. ☄️ So I’m inviting you to stop running on your lil’ hamster wheel ?and get a strategy that works for your unique career and […]
Stop Attracting The Wrong Auditions
I know you’ve been there. Minding your own business when BANG! You’ve got an audition. Only instead of doing your happy dance, you’re doing your panic dance. Your stomach starts turning, your throat is dry. You call your best friend, Nancy, for advice. STOP! Be honest. Are you writing special skills on your resume that […]
You're Wasting Money On Headshots
I don’t need to tell you that you need professional headshots to be a professional actor. Unless you have friends who are directing or producing their own work and casting you, it’s the very first thing you need to get to submit yourself for acting jobs. The problem? They are so dang expensive! Worse yet, […]
Your "Good Old Days"
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the ‘good old days’ before you’ve actually left them.” – Andy Bernard, The Office Winning an Oscar sure would be cool, right? I mean… that’s the dream for most of us. Tons of money in the bank, designer clothes and jewelry, being recognized as “the […]
Should You Do Background Acting Work?
Background work can be beneficial for actors who’ve just arrived in Los Angeles. In this post, I’ll lay out the pros and cons so you can decide if it’s right for you. PROS OF DOING BACKGROUND WORK: It’s a quick way to start earning money.The barrier to entry for background work is quite low. Once […]
How Many Reels Do You Need?
How many reels do you need, really? Should you have one all-encompassing reel? Or separate ones for comedy & drama? Here are some general guidelines to help you decide. Important note: All agents and managers will have their own preferences, so please ask yours if you’ve got ‘em! If you’re flying solo or they aren’t […]
5 Places To Write (That Aren't Coffee Shops)
Sick of writing at Starbucks with that super-loud jazz blasting in the background? Here are 5 non-coffee shop places to write your masterpiece! Hotel Lobbies Most hotels have free wifi and wide-open lobbies where you can work for hours without being interrupted. Bonus points for a bar-area that offers snacks and cocktails if that’s your […]