Handling rejection

How do you handle getting constantly told no? In the business of acting you will be turned down 97% of the time. The thing to keep in mind is that just because you were told no it doesn't mean you’re a bad actor it just means that you weren't exactly the person they had in mind for the role, so many factors play a part in getting a part, You could remind the director of a bully that made fun of him back in high school so that's why it’s better to not even think about why because there are too many possibilities to consider. The best thing you can do is just keep working and make goals for yourself and meet those goals by a certain date and that will give you inspiration to make new goals to feel like your accomplishing something even if there small just keep moving forward and get as much experience as you can. Here's a good read!!

Photo Postcards

Your photo postcard is sent along with your headshot/resume. This is basically your sales pitch, you want to use the photo that best typifies you as an actor and you will usually use your commercial shot for this. So let’s say you send one to an agent’s office, you want to state an interest for them representing you, any classes you’re currently taking and any new work you got. But you don't want to send it out to that agent only once or else it will be forgotten. So in about two or three weeks you want to write another one, this one will serve as sort of a progress report stating any new work you got or any new classes you started to take. Also always state any callbacks you got even if you didn't get the part for what you auditioned for and mention the director and CD that gave you the callback (A callback is when you audition and the CD likes it and calls you in again to audition for the director and producer to see if your right for the role) because the agent can base your talent if the director is reputable and will be more likely to call you in and audition. So don't stop following up. Because in the acting industry persistence isn't a bad thing.

Sample Resume

Name

Cell: 8906835130                                                                Height: 6’3”

E-mail: Janedoe@yahoo.com                                           Weight: 190

                                                                                                Hair: Blond

                                                                                                Eyes: Brown

                                                                                                            

Theater

Romeo and Juliet  -  Tybalt  -  Millbrook Theater

The Importance of Being Earnest  -  Jack  -   Lakeside playhouse

Film

Eye of the tiger  -  James(supporting)  -  Touchstone pictures

 Training

Speech- Larry king

Acting-Jane Edwards (2 years)

 Special Skills

Proficient Spanish, Guitar, snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, football, swimming, volleyball,

Your Resume

      OK so like any job resume your acting resume will be similar by showing what work you’ve done what kind of work whether it be theater film or television you’ve been involved in and it gives people an idea of your physical, stature. You also want to put on any info were you can be reached like your phone number, email address, and any website you may have displaying your acting talent. Also at the bottom you want to put any special talents you can do like a different language or any sports you’re good at. While there’s no clear cut way that a resume should look like, your best bet is having it looking clean easy to read, Professional and having it stand out. hundreds of resume are quickly scan and passed over every day in an agent’s office and/or casting directors so you want it to be easy to read, First you name should in larger text than the rest and centered on top then below that your contact info, number email etc.. Second list your height, weight, hair, and eye color. Never put your age, that should be left up to the agent or CD to decide. Under the office lights a resume on plain white paper will glare and we be difficult to read, so consider investing in off white paper or gray resume paper, it can make a difference. Also when making your resume keep in mind what area of acting you want to do if theater put the theater experience first. If you live in Los Angeles and are focusing toward film and television put those first. Lastly be truthful about what you put on your resume you don’t want to give your name a bad reputation.

Happy International Womans day!!!!

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.

-Lucille Ball

Headshots

What is a headshot?? A headshot is a powerful tool for actors to use. It needs to be a high quality photo of you. It should display the type of actor you want to be. There are three types of shots you should get. The "legit shot" the "commercial shot" and the "soap shot". The legit shot should be used for Film and television and displays a natural relaxed look, but don't look expressionless either. The commercial shot can also be used in television and obviously for commercials and you should have a warm inviting look and be smiling. The soap shot is for daytime television and should show of any good features and good looks. Your headshots should be in color and should be sized 8*10 to fit to the back of your resume. . When deciding what to wear, you want something that compliments you characteristics whether it be your eyes hair or what not you want to wear something that looks good on you. Don’t wear bold patterns that distract people from you face, usually good colors would be lighter blue and other plain colors.Heres a link on how to find what colors go best with your skin tone. I hope this helps have a great weekend!!

The Producer

The producer is more on the business end of creating a film or play/musical and will often want to have a large number of contacts to be able to get the production going. They will read over scripts and if they like them will then send them to studios to see if they are interested and would finance the production. But sometimes they will use their own money for the beginning phases of a film. Producers are involved in all phases of creating a movie or show and these will be one of the people you would most likely see when auditioning. They are also the ones that hire the casting director and director.