“Leave no stone unturned” should be every actor’s mantra. In this business, you are the product, and marketing is one of the most important parts of any company’s business model. Many actors waste money on marketing techniques that simply don’t work; learn which ones to use and how to use them. Learn how to get your cover letter noticed, develop and maintain industry relationships, find auditions, edit your resume, pick the “right” headshot, prepare for industry meetings. It is a practical approach to the business of the business.
 

Auditioning comes in 3 steps: preparing, executing, and follow-through. Learn what you need to know to walk through the doors at a casting office with confidence. Whether you are working on a monologue or a side, learn how to make the text work for you, how to pick the right monologue and maximize your potential with it, how to approach classical and contemporary sides, and what to do after the audition. Most importantly, learn how to be prepared for anything so you are able to show your best self when it matters most.

I’ve booked a job…now what? Learn how to build your character from the text, giving you a rich, layered performance that will get people’s attention and help you book your next job. This includes given circumstances, objectives, super-objectives, actions, obstacles, relationship, place, etc. It also includes techniques to bridge the gap between you and the character. Learn how to enter the first day of rehearsal ready to work and how to continue your personal “homework” throughout the rehearsal process and performance so the work remains fresh. Most importantly, learn how to develop your own process by discovering what works for you.

In my experience, the issues listed above are universal for actors, but each actor will also find his or her unique challenge. Contact me and lets find out if I can be of assistance with what matters most to you.