SURVEY: Would you rather be an untalented STAR, or a brilliant but UNKNOWN actor?
Of course, most of us hope to be brilliant actors living a life of wealth, fame, and opportunity. But what if you had to choose? Would you rather be rich and famous, or a brilliant actor laboring in obscurity? Vote now and find out what our visitors said…
Sports Illustrated is Searching for New On-Camera Spokesperson
Sports Illustrated and HTC Launch “Behind the Tan Lines” Contest Entrants Can Win a Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity to Cover a 2011 SI Swimsuit Photo Shoot WHO: Sports Illustrated and HTC WHAT: Sports Illustrated and HTC want to give a lucky someone the chance to experience a hallowed SI Swimsuit photo shoot in person. This is all [...]
Want to be Famous? Fake Paparazzi For Hire (No, Seriously)
While a pack of paparazzi used to signal the presence of a genuine celebrity, these days it seems that just about anyone can have their own crew of photo stalkers.
And, yes… for five hundred bucks, anyone can.
Acting Business Coach: Brian O’Neil – Acting as a Business
If an actor wants to be more “appealing” to an agent, sometimes he must realize that he has to get some work first, before an agent will even be interested. See, some actors get an agent, and then they get a career. Some actors get a career and then they get an agent. And some of the best careers happen in the latter manner!
Actor, Writer: Jason White – “The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy”
I need to make sure that theater for social change takes place, and that you go throughout the years of your life thinking about what you saw. It’s my responsibility as an artist to ask questions. That is why I do what I do, because God has given me that purpose.
Ultra Low-Budget Filmmakers – you could win FREE LEGAL SERVICES for your film!
FREE PRODUCTION LEGAL Hey IP’ers – here’s is an extremely generous offer from Kathy Heller of the “Working with Filmmakers Clinic” at Chapman College in Los Angeles. FREE legal services for your film! Last year Kathy provided free legals services for iP member Kat Cuningham Eves on her film – this year it could be [...]
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NYC – Free FAB! Festival & Block Party, Sept 25
FOURTH ARTS BLOCK Presents Jump-start the fall season with the FAB! Festival & Block Party Experience the Best in East Village Arts 40+ Performances, Gourmet Vendors, Artisan Market SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 1:00PM – 5:00PM East 4th Street between Bowery & 2nd Ave. FREE New York, NY: September 1, 2010- In the heart of the [...]
Casting Director: Paul Russell, New York City
If fame is all you want here’s a cold water splash for you. Get the f*ck out of the business. Now. We have no place for people who are more concerned about dressing rooms, limos, talk show appearances and wealth. All of that is a by-product of the business that less than one percent of actors attain. Be in this business because of love for craft not for love of attention. Got it?
Los Angeles Actor, Author, Acting Coach: Judy Kerr, “Acting is Everything”
it is the path that is important, not the final arrival. I feel that if an actor can’t enjoy the path they miss out on life. For most actors we never have enough “performance moments” but have many more “path moments” if that makes sense. I encourage people to look for the fun and joy during all the aspects. To me, living my life as an actor is my life.
Budget Living
If you’re not using Groupon, seek immediate professional help.
Groupon fits perfectly within the ActorsLife.com Budget Living philosophy… it’s not just about penny pinching, it’s about enjoying the best life has to offer without spending a ton of money.
10 STEPS TO SAVING MONEY (THAT EVEN AN ACTOR CAN DO)
Actors take jobs as waiters and personal assistants so they can work in cold dark theatres for free. Money slowly earned is money quickly spent. Money in the pockets of actors is simply hard to come by. But does it have to be that way?
NYC – Free FAB! Festival & Block Party, Sept 25
FOURTH ARTS BLOCK Presents Jump-start the fall season with the FAB! Festival & Block Party Experience the Best in East Village Arts 40+ Performances, Gourmet Vendors, Artisan Market SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 1:00PM – 5:00PM East 4th Street between Bowery & 2nd Ave. FREE New York, NY: September 1, 2010- In the heart of the [...]
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NYC – Free FAB! Festival & Block Party, Sept 25
FOURTH ARTS BLOCK Presents Jump-start the fall season with the FAB! Festival & Block Party Experience the Best in East Village Arts 40+ Performances, Gourmet Vendors, Artisan Market SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 1:00PM – 5:00PM East 4th Street between Bowery & 2nd Ave. FREE New York, NY: September 1, 2010- In the heart of the [...]
10 STEPS TO SAVING MONEY (THAT EVEN AN ACTOR CAN DO)
Actors take jobs as waiters and personal assistants so they can work in cold dark theatres for free. Money slowly earned is money quickly spent. Money in the pockets of actors is simply hard to come by. But does it have to be that way?
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