Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, Austin…
My casting career has taken me to great locations to cast numerous films, indies, and television shows. It’s been a wonderful and educational journey so far—one that’s also shown me the beauty of local talent. Local talent need to know that they are important to the process, and they also truly bring beauty to a project.
When listening to local actors complain about their work (small local roles, feelings of insignificance, feeling trapped, wanting be discovered, etc.), I’m reminded of what my mother always says: “Flip it in your mind.” Here’s the flip.
Local actors are awesome—and necessary.
Think of yourself as a beautiful thread in the tapestry of entertainment. Local actors bring color, texture, and layers to local projects. You are truly the life’s blood of these projects. Here are three reasons why:
1. Your dialects, local sayings, and culture are colorful threads in the tapestry of the project.
2. Your roles are vital, not small, and they bring texture and life to a project, so continue to take pride in your work.
3. Your local role legitimizes the project’s location and setting.
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