The Acting Resume

What should go on a Resume? 1. Your Name – duh. 2. Representation – The name of your reps and their information. 3. Film Credits- Here you want to list the title of the production and the director. (Character is optional) 4. Television Credits – List the show title, the Network and your level of involvement* Levels of Involvement —Regular... Read More

Getting Yourself Out There

Once you have all your marketing materials (resume, headshot, demo reel), you want to get your name and work out into the industry.  There are a few options you can choose from: MASS MAILING: 1. Use the Ross Reports or IMDBPro to find names and addresses of agents, managers, and casting directors.  If there are a few agents listed under one agency, just pick one, possibly one... Read More

Making a Demo Reel

It’s important for an actor to have a demo reel to market themselves and showcase their work.  With the world moving online, more so than ever, the necessity for a digital copy of your work has risen.  So get started today, because it takes a while to develop, collect, and edit a body of work. Generally actors have two demo reels: Commercial (showcasing their commercial... Read More

Headshots (aka The 8×10)

Headshots are an integral tool for an actor to promote themselves.  A solid headshot can open the doors for opportunities such as auditions and work.  However, getting that golden 8×10 can often times be a bit of a hassle.  Here are some tips that may keep that piece of paper from becoming a weight that gets in your way. TRENDING HISTORY – This constantly changes.... Read More

Going on Tape

A lot of people live in different cities than the ones that are actually casting. Which makes simply auditioning very difficult. You’ve got to present yourself and you’ve got to WOW the people watching the tap from a million miles away. In auditions, sometimes a vibe in the room between the casting and the auditioner is all it takes. When putting together a tape… 1.... Read More

2009 in Review

It’s been a fun journey.  We launched in late June and have been feeding the creative community consistently for 26 consecutive weeks.  Below is a list of the TVBitch discussions of 2009.  Peruse and chime in on the topics you missed.  Happy New Year! TVBITCH 2009 IN REVIEW 1. MOJO – Getting the creative juices flowing again 2. HAVE FUN – Remembering that... Read More

Two Step

  The business. The dreaded business of being an artist. In the new year TV,Bitch will be your tour guide through the ins and outs of the business, how to get started, and how to stay current with all the rigmarole that is required to maintain a career. We’ll be there for support, but you’re flying the plane. So what can you do to start this new year off right? Goals!!... Read More

IDEA

Want to introduce you to a great online resource for improving your accents and dialects.  I’ve used it many a times for roles.  Specifically if you need to reference samples of native speakers.  And it’s free!  For now that is… http://web.ku.edu/~idea/index.htm – TV, Bitch!  Read More

Speak with Distinction

“Widely recognized as the most complete and rigorous text of its kind since it was first published in 1942, Speak With Distinction is an invaluable resource. It presents a comprehensive study of the sounds of Spoken English in their most important phonetic environments. This most recent revision also adds much material for comparisons of speech sounds; suggestions for accurate,... Read More

Phone Home

I know that everyone and their mother has told you your accent is sexy. But it could be the one thing that is stopping you from landing that big role. I took an acting class with an amazingly talented man from Mexico City. In a scene, his power and fullness rivaled some of the best. There was only one problem: I couldn’t understand a @#$!% thing he was saying. Really. His... Read More