So, your young actor has auditioned for a play. They have their heart set on being cast as X part. It’s all they talk about, sing about, dream about… But when the cast list comes out and their name isn’t on it you find your self living with an inconsolable drama queen. You […]
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Like many young kids who find themselves drawn to the stage, I started acting in church productions and school plays at a very young age. I landed my first lead role in 5th grade and from that point on I was hooked. I participated in any and every theater production […]
Not every young actor yearns for the bright lights of Broadway, but many do. This summer, I travelled to the Big Apple for 30 hours of professional development training with The Broadway Teachers Workshop. 11 workshops with Broadway professionals, 4 Broadway productions, 3 post-production talk backs with the cast, 20 […]
Actors – if you want to be a better auditioner, try directing. I’ve auditioned hundreds of actors in the past 15 years and have observed many ‘dos and don’ts’ that have aided me in my quest to become a stronger candidate for lead roles. Auditioning is painful, but unavoidable. Auditioning can […]
I’m reading “The Ultimate Sales Machine” by Chet Holmes. The content isn’t exactly what you would expect. The book is really about strategically planning for business success. In Chapter 4, Holmes describes what the best business strategists know. He writes, “One of the most strategic things you can do is […]