by Michael Bean | Aug 21, 2009 | Tutorials+Articles
Q: “When should I get professional headshots? What should I expect? How much does it cost? Who do you recommend?” A: Hold off on paying for professional headshots until after you’ve signed with an agent. When you’re looking for a talent agent, just use...
by Michael Bean | Aug 21, 2009 | Tutorials+Articles
(The video is in Flash, so if it’s not playing you may need to download the Free Flash Player.) Sight Reading | w. Biz Studio Owner+Head Coach Michael Bean Biz Studio head coach Michael Bean on how to do a pro sight read, a key skill for giving a confident...
by Michael Bean | May 12, 2008 | Tutorials+Articles
During an audition, the act of starting and then stopping–and asking if you can restart–is about the worst idea ever. Why? Well, because once you’ve stopped, you’ve already stopped. And the answer to, “May I start again” is almost...
by Michael Bean | Mar 11, 2008 | Tutorials+Articles
“I like to see theatre credits on an actors resume.” -Sue Brouse, Vancouver Casting Director Most of us get better at something we do often. One of the reasons that casting directors like to see theatre on a resume is that theatre actors get practice,...
by Michael Bean | Mar 5, 2008 | Tutorials+Articles
I’ve just added two postings to the Audition Blog that are a perfect lesson in how to read an independent film breakdown. The ideas seem similar, two independent films looking for four teen boys to act in a story about teens and drugs. The lesson is in the...
