Actors come to us looking for the tips, tricks, and techniques to audition better, to find better (or any) representation, to crack the industry code. “I want to be more confident in my auditions.” “I’m ready, so why can’t I find an agent?” “I’ve been at this awhile, it’s not getting any easier, so should I pack it in?” A range of valid questions to which there is really one answer: take responsibility. You are the only person who can move your career forward. You are in the driver’s seat. That may take some reframing, but it’s the only way this works.
You may be thinking, I train a lot and I do tons of theater. I go to casting director workshops. So what am I not doing? You are very likely doing the right things and you want your hard work and dedication to pay off. Rightly so. But here’s the truth: You are one of thousands of deserving actors who works hard and wants it badly. Nobody will “give you a shot” just because you’re talented. Yes, talent plays a big part, but it’s not enough.
You have to take this very seriously. If you were a musician or a painter, you’d write songs and paint, no matter
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