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Article: How an Actor Builds Confidence
Confidence Confidence n. A feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of ones own abilities or qualities. Performing of any kind starts with confidence—the feeling that no matter what happens you’ll do well; that the work you do will be worth watching....
Parents Q&A w. Michael Bean: Working in LA
Parents Q&A: Working in LA Q: I've been told you cannot submit for a lot of movies that film in the USA unless you have a LA casting agent, is this true in your experience? A: If a project is doing the bulk of their shooting in Canada then they will hold a round of...
Richard Lucas’ State of the Industry Rant Mar’11
This was sent to me by my agent in March of 2011. It's a must-read for anyone wondering why there seem to be fewer auditions this year than last year. Richard Lucas is the head of Lucas Talent, an agency that's been around since the beginning of the film industry in...
Advice to the Mom of Actor (Age 5) Preparing for a “Big Audition”
Advice to the Mom of Actor (Age 5) Preparing for a "Big Audition" A parent called me today looking for private coaching and advice. Her daughter is five, and is just about to go out for her first "big audition." She's done some commercial auditions, booked a...
Parents Q&A: How do I know if my kid is right for the business?
Q: "How do I know if my daughter is right for the business? And do instructors give you their opinions on such or is it more protocol to let the parents find out for themselves?" A: If your question is "Does my daughter have potential to be a good actor" then of...
Video Tutorial | Audition Mistakes
(The video is in Flash, so if it's not playing you may need to download the Free Flash Player.) Audition Mistakes | w. Biz Studio Owner+Head Coach Michael Bean Biz Studio head coach Michael Bean on what to do when you make a mistake in an audition, and why the 'feel'...
Q&A: Professional Headshots
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 a recent...
Video Tutorial | Sight Reading
(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 audition on...