by Michael Bean | Mar 11, 2012 | Tutorials+Articles
It’s the question that every actor wants a straight answer for. How much "potential" is there for me to book professional work? The full answer goes something like this. Being "marketable" in film and television requires four things: look...
by Michael Bean | Feb 18, 2012 | Tutorials+Articles
What To Look For In A Talent Agent Biz Studio has a video “Web Gallery” of unrepresented students that goes out once a semester to all the most reputable local talent agencies, the ones that we trust to do good business (i.e. 15% commission, no agency...
by Michael Bean | Nov 8, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
Parents Q&A: My kid has had no auditions, my agent says it’s slow… what do I do? Q: My son is now a part of the Union and I am under the impression that this may be part of why he isn’t getting calls for background and commercials. I have been...
by Michael Bean | Oct 20, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
PARENTS Q&A: My daughter is scared of her scene, how can I help her? THE QUESTION: My daughter is concerned about her scene for Saturday. She doesn’t want to do the sad scene with the burned stuffed animals, as it is too sad for her. Please know that...
by Michael Bean | Sep 11, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
FAQ: Is it a scene study class? Is it an audition class? Q: Is it an audition class? YES. Q: What about scene study? WE DO THAT TOO. Q: Okay what about emotional access and acting exercises? YEP. Q: How can you do all that in one class? WE ONLY TAKE SIX STUDENTS AT A...
by Michael Bean | Sep 11, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
Q: I would like to ask you more about your comments regarding my daughter’s acting strengths and weaknesses. Interesting enough, almost all the work she has booked has been more serious and dramatic. In addition, she has been very seriously considered and in...
