This post contains affiliate links. A few actors have asked me what websites for actors I find most useful. So I put together a very handy list just for you. These websites offer many different tools for actors online. Click on the link and browse through their archives for all sorts of information from acting […]
Often new actors and actresses will work on student films for free in exchange for experience, a copy DVD of the movie for their reel and snacks. Working with film students is a great way to learn the ins and outs of working on movie sets. This also gives you the advantage of meeting […]
What is an aspiring actress? According to Merriam Webster’s to be an aspiring actor (actress) is “a person who aspires to be and is trying to become an actor” aspiring adjective aspir·ing ə-ˈspī-riŋ : desiring and working to achieve a particular goal : having aspirations to attain a specified profession, position, etc. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring I called […]
Quick Tips on How to Get Work as an Extra in Movies or TV In the early 2000’s when I decided to get into acting, I was fortunate to join the (extras) cast members in “The Alamo”. I have very fond memories of that production experience and by the end of it all I walked […]
A prepared actor is a professional actor. Here is the free clothing measurements card that will help save you time when self-submitting to small projects, casting directors and agents. Your resume should include your height, weight, eye color and hair color but this card has the rest of the information needed for costume fitting. A […]
Now that the new year is here I had the urge to purge starting with my walk-in closets. Yes, I have 2 walk-in closets full of clothes, shoes, wigs, and seasonal clothes. I started taking out clothes I don’t wear often but then I had a thought. Could I use these clothes for my actor’s […]
There is a reason great actors aren’t caught ‘acting’, and that is because they thoroughly research their character. How do you do that? Well, I am about to show you. While cleaning out my very disorganized external hard drive, I found a character analysis worksheet that I was using to help me research my […]
Hi guys! First I want to thank you for sending me emails with questions and emails letting you know that my tips are helpful to you. That is all that I want to do all I want to do is help you out get started acting today and help point you to the right direction when you […]
Hey everybody! Today I wanted to talk briefly about a hot topic for actors…..drum roll::::::> Should actors work as background/extra on a film? Yes or no? Many people have too many opinions and some people even say stay away from extra work! As for me, I say working as an extra is a must […]
Auditions Will No Longer Intimidate You! Auditions have been my enemy for the past 12 years and finally, I found a way to feel comfortable when I go into acting auditions and actually have a great time. Even if I don’t get the acting jobs I walk in there with confidence and I walk out […]