April 2012 – The Actors’ Network

New Union: Series (2of5): Monitoring

Here is the second such entry on my series regarding where we are after the newly MERGED unions of SAG-AFTRA. The subject of this post is very clear, WAY overdue, …

New Union: Series (1of5): Eligibility

Well congratulations to the current leadership of the NEW UNION, SAG-AFTRA. I mean that both in humor, and quite damn seriously. We all have this wonderful or sick feeling that …

In a Theatrical audition it is imperative that you’re able to walk in, find your body position, and be totally relaxed

If you find yourself becoming resentful or feel anger building when heading to an audition, just stop.

If you want your creativity to help you, then spend 100% of your time on the creation itself, because you know acting.

90% of managers today function like agents without the state bond. Don't expect much from them.

Memorization is important for film and television performers, but you have to have vision behind it.

Choosing to not pursue acting as a career isn't quitting. It's simply choosing the joy of art over art plus commerce.

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