The Charm of some actors and why it’s important

Hi all.  Here is another article written by Sean Pratt.  Let me know what you think of them and we’ll continue to post them if you are getting benefit from them.  

Also, we’re FINALLY back in the game!  Moving back full time to LA in June!  Hang in there with us; many projects underway, and always too busy, but we appreciate you coming back time and again to look for new content.  Here’s the intro to Sean’s article, and also the link to take you there! 

05/25/09 SEAN PRATT PRESENTS HIS WEEKLY ARTICLE ON THE BUSINESS OF THE BIZ

The Magic of Charm – One of the Necessary Qualities of a Successful Actor

Though it is often maligned and misunderstood, don’t underestimate the power of charm.

It seems that the notion of being charming has fallen into disfavor as of late.  Too many people equate charm with being smarmy, disingenuous or manipulative, which is unfortunate. It can be argued that this quality of being pleasing or attractive through one’s personality is an important ingredient in an actor’s good fortune.  It takes the three essentials of being a successful actor – talent, type and tenacity – and gives them that extra spark or power to attract people and situations that end up working to their benefit.

To read the rest of this article go to: http://playwrights.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_magic_of_charm

Based in Washington D.C., Sean Pratt has been a professional actor for more than 20 years.  He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz. http://www.seanprattpresents.com/