FOLLOW THE HERD RIGHT OFF THE CLIFF>>>

IN MY OPINION;

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

FOLLOW THE HERD RIGHT OFF THE CLIFF>>>

Throughout my years in this industry,  I’ve seen actors attempting to launch A-list careers and achieve major success by trying to fit through the same small door as everyone else—attending cattle call workshops, sending postcards, practicing gimmicky acting techniques taught by Madame Ooh La La, taking non-craft-related personal empowerment classes, etc. >>>>On the one hand, I don’t blame them. Many careers actually have been forged on the formula of: receive audition, perform well at audition, book job, repeat process, get noticed in time. If this approach is working for you, congratulations. Move onwards and upwards.>>>>However, if one aspect of this particular formula isn’t helping you, it might be indicative of the fact that you’re embracing too much of the HERD MENTALITY The herd mentality is a term that I use in this business to refer to “widespread beliefs” that permeate throughout the minds and mouths of actors that can actually be crippling and prevent the actor from moving forward. For instance, ideas like, “casting directors don’t want to meet actors without credits” or “leading men/ladies have to be traditionally handsome” or a host of other blah, blahs.” Obviously, the bulk of the ideologies connected to the herd mentality don't work for most actors, especially beginners, that can't wait another day to get on the top rung, when they've done,,,,well not much. When you look around at the 'herd' and they are all just like you, maybe you should take a mental break.