“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Allen K. Chalmers This quote sums up my personal prescription for happiness! The activities I participate in, from hanging out with my friends, to feeding my dogs, eating fine food, to writing these blog posts, are ALL the […]
I’ve used the term “Success” in a few of my recent posts. I’d like to clarify what I mean by success. To me, success is in your THINKING. While most people look at their bank accounts, homes, clothes, awards and acknowledgements, having an agent or other “outward” symbols or signs that show they are a […]
Getting an agent is just the entree into your new experience as a represented actor. If you’ve followed the steps laid out in the last two posts(1) and successfully secured a rep(2), you now have new responsibilities. I know a lot of actors who unfortunately leave their career in the hands of their agent thinking […]
Securing representation during the interview process should be your goal. “Of course it is” you’d say to me, but I can’t tell you how many actors I’ve met, either interviewing with me or being coached by me, that have no idea if they have a rep by the time the meeting is over. So here […]
We all know we want and need one, but what’s the real reason behind having someone in your court, fighting for you too? You get to be one of the talented actors that has a committed partner in your career. You won’t be on your own anymore. You’ll gain access to those awesome casting directors […]
When I was doing my live version of my most popular seminar on “How to Get and Keep an Agent”, I’d open with these questions: “How many of you are currently looking for an agent?” and 70% to 80% of the actors would raise their hands. Then I’d ask “How many of you have an […]
Remember how crushed you were when you had 3 callbacks for that pilot, were the first choice of the CD and the director, but lost the part to that name actor at the last minute? Sooooo crushed. Well your agent was crushed, too and that was the fourth time that same thing happened to one […]
My agent just doesn’t “get me” is a phrase I’ve heard a lot as a consultant and now since being in the shoes of representation I can honestly tell you why. Ready? Your agent most likely doesn’t speak your language. Though some representatives come from an acting background the majority have not, and chances are […]
Yes, your agent has other clients. Deal with it. Your agent would go hungry if she only had you as a client. She has to have “everything on the grocery store shelf” to have the best shot at making a living. One of the fun parts of searching for and finding new talent is creating that […]
OK, by saying your agent isn’t an angel, I’m not disparaging their mood, mode or how they operate. What I’m trying to say is that your agent is not here to save you! Many actors suffer from the notion is it that it’s the agent’s job to dust you off, polish you to a […]
