Avoiding Acting Scams

Scams abound in the acting and modeling businesses. Why? Probably because we're so incredibly desperate for jobs and gigs that we're willing to overlook the danger signs. However, forfeiting common sense is a really bad idea, because these scams could mean you won't get paid or that the work you've done may be deep-sixed, consigned to a professional bone yard. And who needs that?

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Monologue Do's and Dont's

an article by Jeremy Whelan

In a group casting session last weekend I watched 120 monologues in two and a half days. A good local theatre was auditioning for a Festival of Independent Theatre. Short original plays by local writers affiliated with the theatre's writer's development program. I was asked to direct one of them. The actors were on many levels, quite a few had resumes a mile long and others just a cover letter , some awful mistakes were made by each level, and oddly enough, they were often making the same mistakes. Take this advice to heart, look over the mistakes I point out, and be absolutely sure that you never make any of them.

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Finding Free Monologues

WANTED: Single, intelligent actor seeks 1 to 2 minute acting monologue for long term relationship. Must have a comedic or dramatic style with a lot of emotional depth.

If only it were that simple! One of the biggest challenges an actor faces -- along with getting a headshot that really looks like him -- is finding the perfect audition monologue. Many actors go to their local bookstore and browse through the shelves trying to decide which monologue book to buy.

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Inside The Casting Office

Inside the Casting Office is a column dedicated to educating you, the actor, about essential issues that you must know in order to excel in your acting career.

From Jeff Mitchell and Jen Rudolph of Mitchell/Rudolph Casting www.mitchellrudolphcasting.com

Hey guys,

So Jen and I just got back from a busy week in LA. We went out there to have meetings to drum up more business (ya see, we have to knock on doors too!) and to attend the Artios Awards, which are also known as the CSA awards. For those of you who don't know about them, the Artios Awards is a big dinner and award ceremony where casting directors are given awards for excellence in casting.

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Cry On Cue

Crying on Cue: Part I
by ActorTips Coach Janus

"It is required of me to break down whilst reading a monologue, and I am struggling with this proposal. If you could send me some tips on crying, I would appreciate it. Kind regards, Miss Tara"

FIRST, CONSIDER NOT CRYING

"Breaking down" does not necessarily mean crying. Watch TV News. Watch people in horrifying situations. Not all of them cry. Fighting hard not to cry is a great deal more moving than crying. The best coach I had told me NOT to cry. Leave the crying up to the audience. Fight the tears. It's much more effective.

Let the lower lip quiver. Fight it. Quiver. Fight. Clamp your lips tightly together (as if mimicking someone without teeth.

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How to Launch Your Acting Career

Tips from the Team at Capes Coaching New York

How to launch your acting career - the smart way!

You’ve dreamed of acting on stage, film, TV. You’ve decided it’s time for your dream to become a reality.

But how do you begin?

New York company Capes Coaching works with actors at all stages of their career – not just on how to act or audition, but what steps to take to go from talented actor to paid professional. Use these tips to begin your acting journey – or tune-up the path you’re already on!

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