How to Kill Your Self-Taped Auditions in One Easy StepThere's a right way to audition. And then there's the way to treat your creative spontaneity to a slow, painful death. Tough choice.
How to Become a Go-To ResourceWant to be the actor who's called in regularly? One who's known to be talented, professional, and reliable? Simple - be easy to work with.
Living Life as a Hyphenate Interested in a dual career? A job with a side hustle? Who says you have to be just one thing in life? Mix it up and have fun. Successfully.
On Set in SuburbiaEver see a film crew in your neighborhood? Wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Hint: patience, flexibility, and a little McGyvering!
Perfect vs. GoodPerfection seems ideal, but there's a catch. Find the balance between unattainable perfection and wiping out on the Slip 'n Slide of life.
On Camera Tips for Busy ExecsAbout to be on camera in an upcoming video? Put your best self on-camera with pro actor tips, tricks & techniques in this new video series.
10 Coping Strategies for Dealing with RejectionEntertainment is a tough business, full of rejection. Bummed out? Try some of these coping strategies. Beats waiting for the phone to ring.
From Shakespeare to Star Trek Some things never change. Even if the language seems formidable, dig a little deeper and it may suddenly look quite familiar. And telling.
Friends on SetInterpersonal skills are everything in a people-oriented industry. And friendships are the icing on the cake. Cultivate them well.
Caught Off Guard By the Unexpected? Improvise!Expect the unexpected. When it comes, turn to improv, an acting technique that teaches you how to respond quickly to change.
Crisis Management: Fight, Flight, or Adapt?How do you respond to a crisis? Creative workarounds have saved careers! And sometimes have brought benefits otherwise never realized.
When Making Faces Makes MoneyAfter years of hard work in a career or building a family, there’s a desire to have more fun. Might as well make some money at it then!
The Roller Coaster MarathonPandemics and protestors change things. Yup, but so do all the little things in life. Change is the name of the game especially in the arts.
Sunlight vs. SpotlightOut of isolation, into the sunshine - with other people! What a novelty. And, oh so good for the soul! We're social creatures to the core.
Understanding Cast & Crew Roles in Film/TVWho does what, where, and why? A quick guide to roles behind and in front of the camera for film and TV.
Diversity On SetThe film/TV industry is taking very seriously the calls to expand diversity in all aspects of production. Here's some of the latest news.
The Throwdown: Acting vs. Real LifeLiving a life and preparing to depict it on TV or on film are really two different things. Here are ten ways they're polar opposites.
On Set During CovidWhat works, what doesn’t, & what it’s really like... Like every other on-camera actor, I wondered what it would be like filming again while
Down (and Out) the Rabbit HoleActors are naturally a self-doubting bunch ... and Covid's not helping. Here's what keeps them up at night and what can be done about it.
Film/TV Actors and Voice OverPandemic = quarantine = less work = creative workarounds to find work. Here's how you can find a new kind of voice talent for your projects.
Thinking Outside the Box While Working Inside the BubbleLeave it to creative people to take an event like Covid 19 – which upends everything! – and find a way to make it work for them. Here's how.
Creating Unique, Authentic Characters on SetWhat's the key to creating unique, authentic, and memorable characters on set? Cluck here for my take on the subject.
Voice Over and On-Camera: A Symbiotic RelationshipHere are a few tips that I’ve brought over from the VO world that I’ve found to be most helpful in my work in film and television:
Sidelined! The Great (TV/Film Industry) ShutdownIf necessity is the mother of invention, then boredom is the father of innovation ... and some pretty clever work-arounds.