What Is Your Acting Type

YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHARACTER - IT'S YOUR PRODUCT

One of the basic premises of all marketing (a fancy word for selling) is the USP. This stands for Unique Selling Proposition. For instance Avis "Tries Harder," or Pepsi "Hits the Spot."

I like to promote an idea to actors, called the UCP or Unique Character Presentation.

Beat the casting directors to the punch - decide on your "type" yourself. Learn the basic types - and how they are sold - and then choose what fits you best.

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How Many Consider Their Profession Acting

Question: I am doing a project for my school. I was wondering if you had any way of telling me how many people consider their profession acting? or related to acting? Do you know where i could find demographics like that? Any help would be deeply appreciated. --Amanda

Answer: Hi Amanda,

I would start with SAG. That's the Screen Actors' Guild. Their website is http://www.sag.org. A little research with SAG can give you an indication of how many professional actors are registered members of SAG, the professional actors' union.

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Golden Globes 2008

Yes, another award season is upon us (even if the Writers Guild of America strike is still on). As you know, the Globes are awarded for fine achievement in both film and television, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press.

I'm not terribly impressed with the (film) nominations, although "No Country For Old Men" was a brilliant cinematic piece that should be studied by actors and filmmakers alike. I'm also a huge fan of "30 Rock" and hope they sweep every category they are up for.

Some interesting nods: Animated Feature puts Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie against the guys behind The Simpsons Movie. As much of a Seinfeld fan I am, The Simpsons will take it home.

How great to see John C. Reilly nominated for a role like Dewey Cox?! Gives all of us comic actors plenty of hope. It's about time Judd Apatow, the guy behind movies such as The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Super Bad gets some industry recognition.

Most difficult category? Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series - Comedy or Musical puts 5 heavy weights against each other, including Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Ricky Gervais (Extras) and Steve Carell (The Office). Tough call.

Feel free to give your thoughts via the quick and easy form below... and the nominations are:

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The Acting Place

The Acting Place is a multi-faceted acting school in Los Angeles that offers a safe and nurturing professional environment in which to grow,

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The Acting Corps

As far as Los Angeles acting schools go, actors should look for two things. One: practical, expert, daily, training to prepare you to work in film and television.

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Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio

The Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio has been a wellspring for the theatrical casting and producing community for over twenty years. The Studio's programs include Meisner training scene study, audition technique, cold reading, on-set coaching,

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