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Why Getting Paid Isn’t the Same as Getting Paid Well
So, you finally booked the job. You landed the role, delivered the performance, and cashed the check. But why does it still feel like your bank ac...
Which One’s Right for You as an Actor?
When it comes to money, most actors focus on what’s coming in… but the smartest actors also think about how it comes in.
If you’ve been freelancing, gigging, o...
The Write-Offs Every Actor Should Know
If you’re an actor, chances are you’re leaving money on the table every single year—and it’s not because you’re not working hard enough. It’s because no one eve...
Why Every Actor Needs a Loan-Out Company?
You don’t just need to get paid as an actor—you need to get paid like a business.
That’s where a loan-out company comes in.
It’s one of the most overlooked f...
 When you’re not working… are you still an actor?
Every actor hits this moment.
The lull.
The “nothing’s coming in” season.
The audition silence.
The months — sometimes years — when you start to wonder:
 Being good isn’t enough. It never was.
You’ve been told it your whole life:
“You’re so talented.”
“You were born for this.”
“You’ve got something special.”
That may all be true. But here’s what most p...
If you treat auditions like a test, you're missing the point.
For most actors, auditions feel like pressure cookers.
You walk in (or click “submit”), and it feels like your entire career is on the lin...
And the sooner you get that, the better you’ll be.
Let’s get this out of the way:
Yes, acting takes guts. Yes, you bring your heart, your past, your fears, your entire emotional toolkit into every s...
And what you can do differently.
You don’t quit acting because you’re not talented.
You don’t quit because you weren’t good enough.
You quit because the grind wore you down.
No one talks about how qui...
Alright, so you finally scored your first audition—YAY! 🎉 The excitement is real, but let’s be honest, so are the nerves. Whether it’s for a student film, community theater, or that indie project you ...
So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of acting—amazing! But then reality hits: “How the heck do I make an acting resume when I have zero experience?”Â
First of all, breathe. You’re not alone. Ev...
One of the most common challenges actors face is memorizing lines quickly and effectively—especially when auditions pop up last minute or you're juggling multiple scripts.
While some actors seem to h...
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