I have had the pleasure of working on some wonderful film and television sets over the past decade and a half as an on-set acting coach. I often compare my job to that of an on-set medic; I’m there for general acting wellness and any acting emergency that may arise. Each production teaches me something new about the process and about actors, but over time, I find that many of the same and most important lessons repeat themselves on every job.
1. You have a lot of first impressions to make. A lot of people are meeting and working together for the first time. Many times, the interactions are very personal. Actors especially are being asked to have emotional experiences with people they have no previous history with. They must also remain open and available to a new director each job or each episode of a show. They are asked to deliver vulnerable moments in response to different directors’ approaches and styles. Be trained, be prepared, and be available to manage these perspectives.
2. You have to find your time to do your work. Shooting schedules are no joke, particularly in television. Actors need to have a flexible process that can be adjusted to fit the work of the day. I always recommend creating a rich
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