by Larry | Apr 6, 2017 | Beginning Actor, Blog, Featured
Here’s the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): DO NOT Pay upfront to be “accepted” into an “agency” or for representation. This acting scam is so old I can’t believe the lines for it remain so long. The dream of acting stardom can be so...
by Anna | Sep 9, 2016 | Now Casting
Casting for TV Show Nashville Open casting calls are rare in the Southeast, but when we hear about them we are going to let you know! Fincannon & Associates (highly respected casting agents) are looking for a specific role and are doing a rare open casting call on...
by Anna | Jun 13, 2016 | Acting Tips, Blog
Once upon a time… …there was a young actor singing on his high school musical stage. Unbeknownst to him, a famous director was in the audience and that is where his blockbuster career began… Don’t we all wish this is how we could get...
by Larry | Jan 5, 2015 | Beginning Actor, Videocast Episode
Welcome to our first ever videocast! In our first episode, I discuss a few clues that will help you recognize a scam talent agency. Links mentioned in video: Seven Steps To A Professional Acting Career – Part 1 http://www.sagaftra.org/professionalrepresentatives...
by Larry | Jan 2, 2015 | Beginning Actor
A new year has finally arrived! Is it finally time to pursue your love of acting? When I was in my 20s, I tried to become an actor. I lived in Chicago – a big market – had headshots and an agent. Sounds like a good start, right? But I was one 20-something...
by Anna | Dec 1, 2014 | Beginning Actor
Hollywood is in Atlanta! Hollywood Atlanta or AtlantaWood! Several films and popular tv shows are settling in the south as filmmakers take advantage of the tax credit that Georgia offers. Movie studios are being built, including one in Gwinnett County, GA that will...
by Larry | Jul 31, 2013 | Interview
I mention in several places on this blog the value of networking with other people in the industry. So, I decided to highlight for you some people I know in the industry that have had success. The first is Danny Williams. I chatted with Danny about his start in acting...
by Larry | Dec 11, 2012 | Beginning Actor
I’m a big believer in NOT re-inventing the wheel. I also know I am not the end-all, be-all of acting career advice. Which is why you’ll find me touting people like Amy Jo Berman. She is a casting director and former VP of Casting for HBO. She has a heart...
by Anna | Mar 26, 2012 | Acting for Children
Just Read this article on children who get noticed in the acting arena. It’s a great very informative piece! The ‘Wow Factor’: Does Your Child Have It?.
by Anna | Mar 23, 2012 | Beginning Actor
This is a very common cliché that can have a very negative connotation. Sometimes when you hear it, it may mean that you really stink at something and the critic is telling you to go back to what you are good at. If you hear it on an audition, well, then you might...