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 […]
I love to read blogs and articles in the acting industry. I often come across comments like the one below on those blogs and try to help as much as I can. But since I am limited to the length of the comments I’m allowed to leave on those blogs, I decided to write my […]
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 […]
To become and actor or actress, you don’t have to move to L.A. right away. In all reality, to start an acting career there are many things you should do before you pack up and move to Hollywood. While I was writing this blog I was trying to remember my very first acting job and […]
I’m very excited to announce that I am finally finished writing my book, “Acting in Texas: A Step by Step Guide to Getting an Agent & Texas Actor’s Directory”. While I was putting together the resource portion of my book, I realized just how lucky I am to live in this wonderful city where theater […]
Sometimes when I find that my motivation is dwindling I read a few quotes from actors or other inspirational people who have found success and this helps replenish my motivation. When I am talking about success I’m not referring to expensive cars and big mansions. No, I am talking about doing what you love […]
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 […]
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 […]