WHAT ACTORS SHOULD AND.........

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

WHAT ACTORS SHOULD AND.........

What Shouldn't Do

• Don't do mailings.
  Actors like to print out hundreds of professional headshots and resumés, and then mail them out to every casting director, agent, and manager in town. Why? Because it makes them feel like they've done something for their career.
  But you know better. It's costly, ineffective, and a waste of your time. Better to work on getting a 'real' agent get auditions or at the least, be seen. DON'T pester the powers that be. Directors and producers won't cast you if you blow up their phone and inbox with messages. In fact, that's a great way to get black listed. "DON'T cast that guy, he's a stalker!" DON'T lie about your experience. Another great way to get black listed. "DON'T cast that guy, he's a lair!" DON'T alter your appearance. One of your best assets as an actor is your unique and individual look. DON'T change it based on what others might think. DON'T talk too much. It's better to keep quiet and listen to what's happening around you. One of our favorite quotes from ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR AND PRODUCER Robert Redford: "REALLY GREAT ACTORS DON'T HAVE TO TALK TOO MUCH'.
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