Need a little motivation? Our Backstage Experts are full of amazing advice to help move your career forward, and we wouldn’t want you to miss one drop of it. Here are five tips to keep in mind during the week ahead!
Embrace imperfect self-tapes.“More takes is not always better. Expect limits on the number of takes to avoid burnout. The more hours spent on one video, the more forced, more tired, and less natural it becomes.” —Denise Simon
Ask for as little as possible.“The casting office has to accommodate and assist all of you important actors and your needs as well as continue to do our jobs. I’m sure you have seen how Grand Central Station-esque many casting offices are. I’m happy to help you when I can—if you need to borrow the stapler or have questions or need the bathroom key or a copy of the sides (If we have them—don’t assume we will), etc. At the same time, it will be smart of you to need as little as possible. Remember, we are not sending a talented bobble-head to set, we are sending a whole person—your entire human being. You may be the most incredibly talented actor in town but if you are also really needy and unprepared and in everybody else’s
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