June 15th, 2009 — Getting Started - Acting in LA
Hi All. Here’s another recent post from Sean Pratt. Let me know your feedback!
Beginning actors, as well as those re-starting their careers, have some particular issues surrounding the creation of their resume.
Organizing your resume can be daunting, but for actors new to the Biz, or those coming back after a substantial break, there are two distinct issues to be dealt with. The “newbie” must decide what information to put on the resume that seems appropriate, while the returning veteran must pick and choose what’s still relevant. In each case, there’s sure to be some tough choices, so you need to have a yardstick to by. One approach is to use this as your main guideline, “A great resume not only tells the reader what you’ve done, but what your type is and where you’re going with your career.”
To read the rest of this article go to: http://acting.suite101.com/article.cfm/your_acting_resume_101
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/
May 24th, 2009 — Getting Started - Acting in LA
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/
May 17th, 2009 — Getting Started - Acting in LA
We’ve met a new friend who does actor training and workshops in the DC area, and have decided to share some of his weekly posts with you. Please let us know your thouhts and comments!
SEAN PRATT PRESENTS HIS WEEKLY ARTICLE ON THE BUSINESS OF THE BIZ
Actor’s Etiquette 101 – Do’s and Don’ts in The Audition Waiting Room
An actor’s behavior while waiting for her turn to audition can have a big impact on her chances of success or failure.
They say that your audition begins the moment you walk into the room. The director, agent, etc., immediately begins to analyze your “essence” before you even introduce yourself. But what many actors fail to realize is that their behavior in the waiting room can, and usually is, taken as an indicator of how professional they are. This goes into the director’s thinking when it comes time to put that callback list together, when the agent is considering you for representation and when a casting director is evaluating your potential for other projects. And it all begins when you walk into their office.
To read the rest of this article go to: http://playwrights.suite101.com/article.cfm/actors_etiquette_101