This thought can be a dream killer. So let’s add a little perspective… As with most things in life, correlation does not imply causation. Read that again. Just because you are not booking as much as you’d like, it does not imply that you lack talent as an actor. In fact, the probability is much higher than you didn’t book because of reasons that have nothing to do with your talent. Being able to trust that as truth and trust …
Actors, let’s discuss a bit of a taboo subject: the moment before you begin in a live audition. You’ve been sitting in the virtual or in-person waiting room for some time, trying to prepare and get yourself into the character’s headspace as best as you can. Then you enter the “room” to cheerful smiles, or people joking with one another or just a vibe that does not match the character’s current situation. You briefly step into the role of YOU …
There are few things more frustrating than working hard on an audition you are perfect for only to hear nothing but crickets after sending it off… If you can relate to this feeling, read on: It may seem hard to trust that we understand and empathize with the frustration of wanting feedback or even just recognition for the tape getting submitted. Here’s where this post comes in. If we were given the magic of time to be able to give …