12/06/2023
ONE THING THAT CAN DESTROY UR ACTING CAREER 👇👇
A clear actor brand is vital to marketing yourself effectively. You work hard making sure your headshot, résumé, website, and social media platforms are clear expressions of it. But one thing can easily destroy all of that hard work.
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Your reputation is your brand. A reputation for hard work, generosity, and excellence leads to a long and successful career. But if the word on the street is that you’re difficult to work with, no matter how brilliantly talented you are, you’ll have fewer opportunities to work. No one wants to be stuck on set or in rehearsal with a negative, difficult, or crazy actor.
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The good news is you have control over your reputation! Here are seven ways to create a positive one.
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1. Be respectful. At an audition, always treat everyone with respect. Not just the artistic team, but the monitor, fellow actors, interns, and receptionist as well. Don’t trash talk in the elevator or the bathroom either. The person you didn’t know was within earshot could be watching your audition later. Today’s assistant may also become tomorrow’s casting director
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2. Be gracious. Did your accompanist mess up your song? Remember, everyone makes mistakes. Be kind and thank them. Everyone in the room appreciates kindness. If you’re given direction on your reading, simply take the note and make the adjustment. Ask for clarification if you’re unsure. Be open to change. No one wants to work with an actor who won’t take direction.
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3. Be dependable. When you confirm an audition for 12:10 p.m., don’t arrive at 12:15 p.m. And please don’t audition if you’re not available for the job. When you get a job, you’re expected to be there on time and prepared. If you’re the actor who is always late and is the last to learn your lines, you’re creating a reputation for being unprofessional and unreliable.
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4. Be professional. No job is perfect, but be careful how you voice your