In Audition For Commercials Part 1 we talked about how to walk into the audition room like a booking machine. Now, I’ll share a few tips for the actual read. We’ll discuss memorization, staying positive, and commercial improv. Let’s do this! SHOULD I MEMORIZE THE SCRIPT? It doesn’t hurt! However, it’s not uncommon to see the script […]
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How To Audition For Commercials: Part 1
This series is for those of you hoping to find a home in the commercial game because they’re certainly a whole other animal than “regular acting.” Auditioning for them is another skill set you’ll need to refine. I’d like to share with you a few lessons I’ve learned over the years while auditioning for commercials. […]
Selling Yourself As An Actor (Tips We Got From The Farmer’s Market)
I was at my local farmer’s market last week, just browsing around. Ok, I’ll be honest, I was hunting for free samples – get off my back! I passed several fruit vendors without paying much attention. But one of them, toward the end, was offering free samples. Score! As I reached for a berry, the […]
What Should I Name My Corporation?
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, […]