In Appreciation for the Last-Minute Audition

I love auditions where my agent calls me last-minute to go into casting.  Usually, a last-minute call means they haven’t found the right talent yet, or they’ve had so many cancellations, they’re trying to fill slots with actors who are available to show up.  In the voice over world, it’s a great thing to be called into a casting director or producer’s office to audition because your shot at the job is much greater than auditioning virtually against 2000 other MP3s.  Instead, you’re up against 15-50 other actors.
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Always Bring The Travel Mic

In the interest of truly “checking out” and taking a well-earned vacation, I booked out with my voice over agents.  I warned the agents and any client I did a job for within 3 weeks of my departure that I would not be bringing my travel mic with me.  Since I was traveling overseas, I didn’t want to bring the travel mic, even though it only adds a couple of extra pounds to the travel weight.  I was determined to get away from it all! Continue reading

Motivation to Write Your One-Person Show

Sometimes motivating to write a one-person show is challenging. There’s no one waiting, no necessary deadline. It’s just you, on your own, accountable to no one. That may cause your writing motivation to sag, it’s understandable and common! Happens to me all the time! Here’s are some ways I’ve found to juice myself. Continue reading