by Michael Bean | Sep 5, 2007 | Tutorials+Articles
UNDERSTANDING YOUR AGENT Just about the only way to get an audition for a professional film or television gig is if you have an agent. Every actor wants a good agent–an agent that knows the business, is excited about their talent, and pushes hard to get you seen...
by Michael Bean | May 9, 2007 | Tutorials+Articles
I got a firm reminder today about asking clarifying questions while auditioning a “VanCity” commercial with casting director Sean Milliken. Halfway through the audition I suddenly realized that I’d been told by my agent to prepare the wrong role, and...
by Michael Bean | Jan 15, 2007 | Tutorials+Articles
Showfax and Actors Access have regular columns from casting directors in Los Angeles here, and they sometimes have excellent articles from guest casting directors. This one is from Lana Veekner, head of Portland, Oregon’s biggest casting company. I highly...
by Michael Bean | Jan 11, 2007 | Tutorials+Articles
———————————————————————– Happpy two thousand and seven, my actor friends! Here’s what’s inside this Hotsheet: 1....
by Michael Bean | Dec 18, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
I got an email today asking “Will film school help my career?” Here are my thoughts on that: Film school DOES help you become a better actor. So will any full time acting program, because any program where you’re devoting 100% of your time to study...