Dressing the Part

Been talking a lot about Sight.  Had a few articles about the Self Image.  Let’s discuss looking the part.  How that inspires you and helps the casting director’s imagination. Epic Question: “Do you dress the part for an audition?”  I think it’s a case by case scenario.  I think.  You’re a lawyer, you probably want to wear a suit.  A criminal,... Read More

I’m seein’ visions

Lately I’ve been having trouble. I haven’t been able to land roles that I’m interested in. Or even audition for them. I haven’t been around people that truly inspire me. I haven’t been inspired by the movies I’ve seen. Lately I’ve been feeling like Los Angeles will swallow me whole. I’ll get lost in the fog. When I first got here... Read More

Get Over It

Have you ever listened to yourself?  Listened to your voice?  Why aren’t most people comfortable with their sound?  Or surprised by the sound of their voice?  Or the way in which they speak? Your voice is an important part of the image you display.  On the phone, face to face, in the media. What do you really know about your voice?  Does it convey confidence?  Does... Read More

Obstacle Course

Everyone wants to have a good read in the room. Sometimes this is difficult. You’ve warmed up. You’re in the zone, and prepared, maybe too prepared. One thing we constantly pray for in the room is a great reader. Someone you can react off of, and share an organic experience. Most of the time this is not the case. More often than not you’re reading with a casting... Read More

Coaching

Hey.  YOU!  Raise your hand if you get coaching for auditions. Hmmmm… You’d be surprised how many people do.  And retrospectively how many people don’t.  So why aren’t you?  I know finances finances finances.  But what you put in, you’ll get back.  My biggest bookings– got coached.  My friends who stay working– stay coaching. ... Read More

conundrum

So recently I went into an audition and received a call back. Things went well. I’m still waiting to hear. But casting still wasn’t sure about me and they said they’d like to see something comedic from me. I had some footage from a web series, and I thought well it’s all that I have that’s comedic and I feel pretty good about it. I’ll send that.... Read More

Big Business

Here at TV, Bitch! We’re dedicating to whipping into shape all those folks out there who know very little about the business side. An old agent once gave me a business card holder as a gift. And I just thought to myself, “what the hell am I going to do with this?” After more time in the business, it’s easier to see that the little things, like business cards... Read More

It’s Time

Impulses impulses impulses.  All this talk about impulses.  Well, we’re rounding it up here.  Hey as much as this is for you, it’s for us too.  We’re getting our daily lesson as well.  We’re stepping up our game.  So… Hopefully you’ve dust the cobwebs off with us. Hopefully you’ve discovered the fun with us.  Hopefully you’re... Read More

Countdown

I hear tell that booking an acting job is simply a numbers game. So what do your stats look like? Try something for me.  Start making a list.  Every audition you go on.  The date.  Who the casting director is.  The project.  Did you get a callback?  Did you book?  Throw some other variables into the pot. Start looking at what your trend is.  Which auditions you get good... Read More

Top 10 Things I’ve Learned

When I graduated from Chapman University in 2000, a professor of mine, Joel Moffett said “Graham, don’t stop acting for 10 years… give it 10 solid years and you’ll be fine.” Well, I’m coming up on 10 years and by no means do I feel like I’ve “made it” but I do feel like I have learned some stuff and I wanted to put a list together... Read More