2020-11-17 21:30
A question from a reader, posted in the comments section of the article here. Hi! I wanted to just clarify some things just so I am sure I'm understanding correctly. I just did a non-un… Read More
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2018-09-15 18:53
I’ve taken months curating some of the best podcasts in our industry and beyond. Take a look, and if you have suggestions about things to add, please put them in the comments section b… Read More
2018-09-06 17:44
I’m excited to announce that I’ve created an affordable DIY Course to help demystify the entire process of networking: my new program MASTERING THE ART OF RELATIONSHIPS. In the c… Read More
2018-08-28 17:16
You’ve done your preparing and targeted the perfect industry folks for the kind of career you wanted. You managed to get an audition or signed up for one of their classes, during which… Read More
2018-08-09 15:55
Imagine that you go on a solo vacation and while on your travels you meet an interesting person with whom you share an afternoon exploring. You have a fantastic time and want to stay in cont… Read More
2018-07-30 21:09
I want to talk today about something that’s really getting in the way of my students who are trying to increase their focus in their acting career.An actor will sit down to put their m… Read More
2018-07-19 18:10
I’ve worked with hundreds of actors as a career coach, and one similarity keeps popping up no matter how much experience, training, or passion each actor has. They all feel adrift in s… Read More
2018-06-28 18:34
Good news - you’ve decided to be an actor! You’ve started an independent business where your art is your product and you are your art. You’re living the dream and making th… Read More
2018-06-12 20:40
I’ve started to notice something recently.Every time I see friends of mine, I ask them how they’re doing and they always say with an exasperated sigh, “Agh. I’m soooo… Read More
2018-03-08 18:54
Today’s blog is going to be a little incendiary, but something’s gotten me ruffled and I want to talk about it. Today I want to talk about GURU MENTALITY.You know the mentality I… Read More
2018-03-01 18:50
From time to time I'm going to address student and reader questions via video instead of the standard text. It's an exciting way to take advantage of all of the wonderful digital resources o… Read More
2018-02-15 19:36
Welcome to my brand new video blog! From time to time I'm going to address student and reader questions via video instead of the standard text. It's an exciting way to take advantage of all… Read More
2018-01-24 01:32
We’re in the midst of awards season, so naturally it’s a time actors begin to daydream about achieving that ultimate success in their career. We watch acceptance speeches with a… Read More
2018-01-17 17:48
I’ve noticed something recently when talking to actors about their needs. My theater held auditions in December and we asked everyone why they were interested in joining a year-round t… Read More
2018-01-01 20:40
I was watching one of my favorite TV shows the other day - Shark Tank. (Seriously, all actors should watch this for what to do and NOT to do in the audition room!) The person was trying to r… Read More
2017-08-28 20:25
Overcoming Adversity: Click for Photo CreditOver the years dozens upon dozens of actors have come to me with a specific concern: they’ve been diagnosed with an illness or have a family… Read More
2017-06-05 14:11
This article originally appeared as a guest post on the Broadway Life Coach. Click here to view.I’m so honored to have been asked by Bret Shuford to create a blog post to help demystif… Read More
2017-05-28 22:02
I had such a good time chatting with Kristen Michelle on her podcast, The Accidental Activist.Listen to what happens when a podcaster comes over to my apartment and we have wayyyyyyyyy too m… Read More
2017-02-10 07:55
I'm excited to announce that I'm teaching a series of Master Classes with The Seeing Place Theater February 13-20, 2017! All workshops are $39 are are designed to help and other artists lear… Read More
2017-02-10 07:53
I'm excited to announce that I'm teaching a series of Master Classes with The Seeing Place Theater February 13-20, 2017! All workshops are $39 are are designed to help and other artists lear… Read More
2017-01-16 14:29
This article was published on Backstage in their "Backstage Experts" column!I follow a number of marketing blogs, and one of the most fascinating topics I’ve been following is how &ldq&hell…Read More
2017-01-15 23:03
One of the things that has been instrumental (pun intended!) in the growth of my career as a musical theater actor is the ability to perform for an audience whenever I get the whim. Wha… Read More
2017-01-13 22:18
This article was published on Backstage in their "Backstage Experts" column!I was reading a recent article by casting director, Mark Sikes, wherein he discusses "building your fanbase." In t… Read More
2017-01-13 19:52
This article was picked up by Backstage Magazine as a part of their Backstage Experts column!Ah... single life in NYC. Strangely (or sadly) it’s a lot like you see on “… Read More
2016-08-10 01:15
Ah, jury duty. A service all responsible American adults face and many fear. Sitting around a crowded room waiting for your name to be called, waiting to find out if the next few weeks of yo… Read More
2015-11-06 17:21
Photo courtesy of Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso TimesMany of my students have asked me to compile a comprehensive list of casting directors in NYC who hire actors for TV shows and web se… Read More
2015-11-06 17:21
Photo courtesy of Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso TimesMany of my students have asked me to compile a comprehensive list of casting directors in NYC who hire actors for TV shows and web se… Read More
2015-06-20 16:37
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & RAFFLE - THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us as we celebrate 5 years of connecting people and possibilities! Whether you’ve been here from the start or are jus… Read More
2015-06-18 01:04
My theater company, The Seeing Place, is excited to announce its sixth Industry Scramble and Mixer/Party!This 2-part event is designed to a) give actors much needed face-time with conte… Read More
2015-05-25 20:48
Photo credit: Philips Vintage AdWhy read, when you can listen? :)I am so honored to have been selected as one of 20 experts to be invited to speak as a part of the It Girl Summit, part… Read More
2015-04-16 23:02
Want to have a life you love? Here's a little diagram for you:As a career coach I find my Number 1 job is to help actors find their purpose. Career coaching can give you all of the tool… Read More
2015-04-14 15:48
Image courtesy mariashriver.comI don’t know about you, but I have always been a fan of quotes. It goes back to my high school days, when my Civics teacher, Mr Alstrum, used to hav… Read More
2015-04-08 06:40
I'm very excited to welcome Lianne Robertson to this blog to write a guest post about an incredible event for actors that she's spearheading, called the Actors Pro Expo. I first got inv… Read More
2015-04-08 06:40
I'm very excited to welcome Lianne Robertson to this blog to write a guest post about an incredible event for actors that she's spearheading, called the Actors Pro Expo. I first got inv… Read More
2015-02-04 16:17
Photo Credit: Momtastic.comI’ve been thinking a lot lately about art and expression, and some of the fears that actors have as we try to explore the things that inspire us. There… Read More
2015-02-04 03:12
Image Credit: The Logo CompanySomething to think about when considering branding: What is your favorite color? You know, the color that is most prominent in your wardrobe or home decora… Read More
2015-01-30 15:06
At the beginning of every year actors pour over the triumphs and tribulations of the previous year and come up with resolutions that will carry them into the new year. One of the things… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Photo courtesy of Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso TimesMany of my students have asked me to compile a comprehensive list of casting directors in NYC who hire actors for TV shows and web se… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Recommended Reading:How To Stop ActingThe Monologue AuditionWinning Audition: 101 StrategiesAs a business coach, a lot of what I do is help actors create and develop marketing materials… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
In both large and small markets, actors are wooed by all kinds of different mediums: theater, film, television, commercials, industrials, etc. Since each audition normally relates to ju… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
I coach 15-20 actors a week, and those that are new to the business often approach me with the same question, “I’m passionate about getting started, but I don’t have t… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Recommended Reading:How To Stop ActingThe Monologue AuditionWinning Audition: 101 StrategiesAs a business coach, a lot of what I do is help actors create and develop marketing materials… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
For at least a decade, actors have been accustomed to collecting their on-camera footage, hiring a good editor, and then pressing ungodly amounts of DVDs in anticipation of sending them… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
I was going through my archives, when I found this article that I wrote for the Green Room Blog in 2011. As I read through it, I realized that this top will forever be… well, top… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Featured Article: Backstage Experts! Being an actor is amazing. You get to “play” for a living, embrace your creativity, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, earn a very go… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
IMDB has long been the “it” database for all things film and television. Many actors consider it a right of passage to have their name added to the database, with the hope t… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Tweet* Recommended Reading:Blogging All-In-One for DummiesThe It's Girl's Guide to Blogging with MoxieEssays in the Art of WritingIf a blogger falls in a forest, and there’s no one aro… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Photo credit: Unidentified AppelationJust wanted to give you all a quick update about mailings -- the post office has changed their rates again. According to the USPS website, here… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Photo by Rob IretonThis article was picked up by Backstage Magazine as a part of their Backstage Experts column!Ah... single life in NYC. Strangely (or sadly) it’s a lot like… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Photo courtesy of Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso TimesMany of my students have asked me to compile a comprehensive list of casting directors in NYC who hire actors for TV shows and web se… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Featured Article: Backstage Experts!Recommended Reading:How To Win Friends and Influence PeopleOutliersI was on Twitter today (much like every day) and was thinking about what piece of… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Many of you have been reading this blog faithfully year after year, gathering little nuggets of knowledge about this wild business of acting. And most of you know that I write these blogs ba… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Tweet* Recommended Reading: Facebook MarketingIdiot's Guide to FacebookFacebook for BusinessOne of my most popular and widely read blog posts has been on Why Actors Should Have a Professiona… Read More
2014-08-02 21:36
Hey, everyone! Given that as actors we're constantly in a battle between making money and being artistic, I thought I'd write a series of blogs about different ways you can use your acting s… Read More
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