Tag Archives: auditions
Tommy Wiseau – Back On Set With a Mad Genius
I first met Tommy Wiseau in 2007, my first month in Los Angeles. I submitted to a casting notice in Backstage West and was called on a series of auditions at his studio, an unassuming building on Pico Blvd. … Continue reading
Showtime Anxiety
After months of preparations, hard work, long hours and just the right amount of drama, it is showtime. Whether you are shooting a film or mounting a live production the shoot or opening tends sneak up on you no matter how … Continue reading
It’s All On You
Being a Producer is a daunting task, it takes commitment, stamina, determination, diplomacy, the ability to multitask and stick with it until completion. More than half the film productions I have worked on in my 15 years as a performer … Continue reading
Crunch Time
I like to call the week before a play opens or a film begins shooting “crunch time”. No matter how much time you have given yourself for rehearsals, to prep for a production or how prepared you think you are, this is a … Continue reading
Production Team – Theatre
There are many people involved in bringing a production to life and all roles are integral to the success of your production. Once you have a script to work with, a budget and a timeline you will need to start … Continue reading
Marketing Materials
Once your film is in the can or your show is in rehearsals the marketing aspect of your production becomes crucial. Strong visual imagery and a concise tag line are important for attracting people’s attention to your website, fan page and your … Continue reading
Wardrobe Malfunction!
I’m not exactly talking about the infamous Janet Jackson moment at the Super Bowl 2004, but I sort of am…Wardrobe malfunctions happen all the time, they are not always a spectacle, but they can cause hold ups with a productions, … Continue reading
Film Casting
Last week I discussed how casting for Film and Theatre differ. When casting a film production different things are taken into account then when casting like the need for recording the audition. When working in film you want to get … Continue reading
Theatre Casting
Casting for theatre is not the same as casting for film. Theatre and film acting (and training) are quite different and although many actors can do both it is best understand the different requirement of each medium. This week we will … Continue reading
Do It Anyway!
I don’t want to get out of bed…Do it anyway. It’s too much work…Do it anyway. It’s so difficult…Do it anyway. I ‘m not ready to write…Do it anyway. I don’t want to do re-writes…Do it anyway. I’m not a … Continue reading
MAKE YOUR OWN BREAK! 