As you probably already realize, there are so many actors in Hollywood that it’s a big challenge to be seen as unique.
But to get the attention of agents, managers, casting directors, and producers, you have to have something a little bit different (and desirable) for them to notice and want to cast you.
To be successful and maintain that success, there are several different areas of acting that you must learn. You must study various areas in the craft and art of acting so that you are ready to deliver when your opportunity appears. Don’t get caught up in only going to class, but…
In Hollywood, as in a number of businesses, contact equity is critical. The more of the right people you know, the more valuable your Rolodex is and the more opportunities and power you have to “cash in on” in the future.
In the face of all the rejection that is standard in Hollywood for actors, it’s easy to start questioning yourself and your abilities. You may wonder if you’re supposed to pursue an acting career or if you’re good enough. Or even whether you deserve to be super-successful. You may wonder where you fit in, or…
Many actors tell me that they are worried that they don’t have a demo reel and they wonder whether they should go out and shoot some scenes to try to come up with one. The funny thing is that in the many years that I’ve had Smart Girls and working with thousands of actors, I can count…
Many people think that a Hollywood acting career is made and lost by who you know. But that’s a myth. Think about how many people you know… kind of. You “know of” many people, famous people. You’ve probably even met a number of people who could help your career. And how much difference does it make if you know them? The most important thing is….