Actor Blog Posts

How To Connect With Casting Directors in Hollywood

One of the critical actions for an actor to get Casting Directors to know them and call them in for auditions is to keep in touch with them on a regular basis by sending out ...

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 sexy, you might not find it exciting. But if you ...

Talent Agent Meeting & Interview Prep: 3 Tips To Be Your Best

When you meet with an agent, they want to know something about you beyond what your resume alone will tell them. To be sure you come across in the best way, be sure you feel ...

The Best Way To Get A Talent Agent For Your Acting Career

If you’re an actor looking to get auditions and casting calls for film, television, commercials, soaps, hosting and so forth, then you need to get a legitimate, SAG-franchised talent agent. If you know someone who ...

Success in Acting – Taking Action (Part 2 of 2)

To review, as we covered in the previous article, there are two types of goals: 1. Results Goals: These are the final results you want to produce, such as getting auditions and ultimately booking jobs. ...

How To Stay Optimistic About Your Acting Career in the Face of Rejection

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 ...

What Every Actor Should Know About Networking & Building Career Equity

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 ...

Getting An Agent Who’s Right For You

Getting the right talent agent for where you are in your acting career is a bit like a walk on a tight-rope. You have to balance your resume credits against the clout of the talent ...

Talent Agent Contact: 7 Ways To Keep in Touch With Your Reps

Getting with a legitimate Hollywood talent agent is great. You take actions to get one, you find one, and sign on. And then you wait. Too often the excitement about getting one dies down pretty ...

Got A Talent Agency Meeting? Yes! Got Credits? Not So Much.

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 have any on-the-set experience. In recent past history, only about ...