Publicity by Word of Mouth
The single most effective tool that helped my one-woman show throughout its journey from stage to bigger stage to film, etc. has been Word of Mouth. You can publicize until you’re flat broke, take out ads, mail out a jillion flyers, email the planet, but in my experience nothing worked better than People Other Than […]
Listening can make you a jerk?
I was at a hosting audition today and was paired up with a cute guy as my co-host. FUN!
Buying and Installing ISDN
If you are a working VO professional, you will know the right time to consider having ISDN installed in your studio. If you are turned down for jobs because you don’t have access to your own ISDN, it’s time to get ISDN.
When To Commission Your Agent
Since there are so many opportunities to book work on your own in voice over, I’m often asked by actors if they should pay a commission to their agent for work they got themselves.
Self-Producing VII: Production Timeline
Let’s get back to the discussion of self-producing your one-person show in a theater. As a self-producer, you’ll be juggling many many details, which can be daunting and stressful. Your most important ally will be TIME.
When Things Go Wrong Onstage
Opening night of my one-woman show, “Jonna’s Body, Please Hold.” The first act went great. I was glowing as I headed backstage for intermission, so happy. Until I looked down and realized my fly had been open the entire first act.
Hey, that guy booked my commercial! Part II (or casting myth’s-part II)
After my last post, I worked two solid weeks in casting and got a lot more material for this blog… The one thing I can assure you is not a myth, is that working in casting does get you more opportunities to audition, by sheer proximity to auditions and casting directors. The saying, “Out of […]
Bah Humbug!
Does the phrase “Bah Humbug” ever cross your mind when you reflect on your acting career progress? I must admit, just as Scrooge rediscovered his joy for life and loved ones, I’ve had to dig deep at times to embrace this thing called an actors’ life.
Scream Queens
Sure it looks fun in the movies but try to DO it for an entire day! Screaming is something loopers fear. We lose our voice, and THAT is our rent check. I recently worked on a film. You know, one of those fun little DEMON films. Everyone is doing them nowadays so you’re bound to […]
Loop Group Leaders Part II
You’ve read about Loop Groups getting the jobs. What comes next? Once we are hired we usually get to spot the show. This means we watch it and figure out where looping is needed (most times this is already done by the sound designer and we are given a cue sheet with the group cues […]