Pulling Punches, Hartley a Hassle June 20, 2007 Now that I'm getting opportunities to meet with industry people, how can I come off as a kick-ass package, physically and actingwise, without coming off cocky?
Hot for Teacher, Generally Confused June 13, 2007 I read that having a respected acting coach on your résumé is very important but that it's better to have a respected teacher who has a hands-on approach rather than a large class in a school. What are the CDs and agents looking for?
Double Dip, Hassle-Free June 06, 2007 Your agent should not take more than a 10 percent total commission. In fact, SAG-franchised agencies are prohibited from taking more than a 10 percent commission on any project in any medium.
Acting in Restoration Comedy June 25, 2007 If you fear that you lack the esoteric skills required to act in Restoration comedy, join the club. Even accomplished British actor Simon Callow admits to being initially terrified.
Using Double Consonants to Parse the Bard June 11, 2007 One of my crackpot Shakespeare theories -- probably I stole it from somebody -- is that if there is something bizarre or unlikely in a Shakespeare text, you had better not gloss over it.
Playing Preteens June 04, 2007 If anyone knows how to play children (other than actual youngsters), it's got to be the adults portraying preteens in the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Ice Capades June 22, 2007 Last month, I noticed a new phenomenon, much like that of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: "Friendly Kerri" would leave the house in the morning and head to the audition, but eventually "Frosty Kerri" would emerge at audition holding rooms, ready for battle.
The 8-1/2 by 11 Headshot June 15, 2007 This column is the first step in my grassroots effort to stick it to the man and make some changes, because the whole headshot-to-resume process is sick and wrong.
The Student (Film) Becomes the Master June 08, 2007 I'm on the set of "The Big Sleepy," a film noir detective story. Sounds like my big break, right? Of course, the film only takes two days to shoot. And I don't get paid. And it's not really a professional production. You see, I've entered the world of student films.
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