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...
by Michael Bean | Dec 14, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
Making Faces at Al De Silva This morning I had an SOC audition, mostly making faces at Al De Silva. I loved it. Al’s probably in his late 20’s or early 30’s, he’s got a great laugh, and usually he likes to joke around. Mostly he casts...
by Michael Bean | Dec 13, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
Here’s the first excerpt from the 2nd Edition of “Confidence on Camera.” Feedback appreciated. Thanks! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio — ACTING & LYING What is the difference between acting and lying? Think about it for a...
