Actor Blog Posts
Actor Headshots: What to Do Next to Get Noticed by Agents
Getting professional actor headshots is a big step toward pursuing an acting career, but it's only the beginning. Learn the critical steps to take after ...
7 Mistakes Killing Your Acting Resume (And How to Fix Them)
Do the credits on your acting resume make you question whether you even have an acting career? Given the level of competition in show business, ...
Networking for Actors: 5 Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Jerk
When actors network in the film and TV business, it should be the same as networking in any other industry. Unfortunately, because actors feel so ...
How to Balance a Day Job & Your Acting Career Without Losing Momentum
“Are you an actor?” “Oh, yes. As a matter of fact I am.” “Really? What restaurant do you work at?” Yep. That’s an old Hollywood ...
Los Angeles Talent Agent Auditions: The Truth About Demo Reels & Monologues
If you’re an actor thinking about getting a Los Angeles Talent Agent, one of your biggest concerns may be about whether you need a demo ...
Talent Agent Interviews: 5 Key Questions Every Actor Should Be Ready For
One of the common mistakes actors make in interviews with talent agents is not being prepared or not knowing what they should and shouldn’t ask ...
5 Tactics For Getting Cast in a Television Pilot
Landing a role in a television pilot could change your life. Pilot season is a time for anyone who is serious about an acting career ...
Actors: The Amazing Secret To Increasing Your Power and Credibility in Hollywood
Today is truth time. What I am about to say in this article – you may not want to hear. You might not find it ...
Acting Headshots: How To Look Like a Hollywood Actor Without Overdoing It
Let’s face it, the Hollywood (movies and television) industry places a high priority on the way actors look. This industry sometimes demands that its’ star ...
Not Enough Acting Credits? Here’s How to Still Get a Talent Agent
If you are basically a newbie or have limited credits, the agent is mostly going to go by your look, your training, and whether you ...
The Hard Truth About Your Acting Career—Can You Handle It?
Jack Nicholson asked Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, “Do you want the truth?” And now, I ask you, “Can you handle the truth?” ...
Should I leave my old credits on my acting resume? — ASK SMART GIRLS SERIES
I have just started a new series of posts called ASK SMART GIRL! Each week or so I will be answering some of the questions I ...
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