A clear actor brand is vital to marketing yourself effectively. You work hard making sure your headshot, résumé, website, and social media platforms are clear expressions of it. But one thing can easily destroy all of that hard work.
Your reputation!
Your reputation is your brand. A reputation for hard work, generosity, and excellence leads to a long and successful career. But if the word on the street is that you’re difficult to work with, no matter how brilliantly talented you are, you’ll have fewer opportunities to work. No one wants to be stuck on set or in rehearsal with a negative, difficult, or crazy actor.
The good news is you have control over your reputation! Here are seven ways to create a positive one.
1. Be respectful. At an audition, always treat everyone with respect. Not just the artistic team, but the monitor, fellow actors, interns, and receptionist as well. Don’t trash talk in the elevator or the bathroom either. The person you didn’t know was within earshot could be watching your audition later. Today’s assistant may also become tomorrow’s casting director
2. Be gracious. Did your accompanist mess up your song? Remember, everyone makes mistakes. Be
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