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Comment on SUBMITTING YOURSELF FROM HOME by admin

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:46:25 +0000

You just made our day. A result like this is exactly why we built this website.

And don’t worry: We KNOW we’ll hear from you again and we intend to still be here.

- Editor

Comment on SUBMITTING YOURSELF FROM HOME by petra

petra — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:06:37 +0000

Well after i saw your advice i googled some more and i found out that mi city’s main theater is giving acting lessons and because of my school (I’m in school for the whole afternoon and in the morning I’m studying) i taught that i wont be able to get some acting lessons because of my schedule but as it turns out acting lessons for kids my age are at the weekends so I’m so happy =).

Tnx a lot.
You really do help stumbling actors like me
and please don’t forget about this site
I’m gonna need you when i finish high school =)

Ohh when i just think about being on stage in front of so many people i get so nervous i mean it’s a lot easier being in front of the camera.

And do you have any tips on how to memorise faster??

Thanks again.

Comment on THE UNIONS – SAG, AFTRA AND EQUITY by admin

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:43:25 +0000

The location changes nothing. As to your other question, contact AFTRA and ask them. That’s called “doing your homework”.

Comment on THE UNIONS – SAG, AFTRA AND EQUITY by admin

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:42:04 +0000

You could put “AFTRA Eligible”, but nobody does that. Just say “AFTRA”, because everyone knows it’s a snap to join, even if you don’t have all the money, because they do have a payment plan.

Comment on SUBMITTING YOURSELF FROM HOME by admin

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:39:44 +0000

Dear Petra,

If it makes you feel any better, there are thousands of teenagers right here in the U.S. who have the same desires and fears as you do. Their parents also have the same worries for their children. The current “recession”, which is world-wide, doesn’t help.

Our suggestion is this: Continue to study for a degree in school, to reassure your family. At the same time, though, find any small theaters in your town and see if they will allow you to audition for plays. Offer to trade some kind of work (selling tickets, building sets, etc.) in exchange for acting lessons. And if your school offers theater classes, take them!

Start saving money and target it specifically toward your future acting career. That way, you can prove to your parents that you are responsible and willing to help toward this future you so desire.

Finally, there are many, many actors who came from small countries…or small towns. That didn’t stop them and it shouldn’t stop you.

Good luck!

Comment on SUBMITTING YOURSELF FROM HOME by petra

petra — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:32:39 +0000

Hi.
I’m 15 years old and I’m from Europe, from a small country.
My parents support me in everything but they think that I should go to med. school and forget about acting because there is such a small chance for me to succeed and if I told them that I’m thinking of not going to college because I want to pursue my dream .. ohh
Although I do not have much experience in acting I know what I want.
I think I was born to be an actress
and I am ready to put everything on the line if there is a chance
for me to succeed.
I can not even describe the feeling I get
When I think that I will not be able to achieve my dream
because I was not born in the U.S. (my parents do not have the money for me to move).
I know I’m young but it’s just the way I feel and I can not change that and I know that there are a lot of teens who want to be famous and everything but the way am feeling is not some phase that will go away i just know i was born to do this.
Please give me some advice.

Comment on THE UNIONS – SAG, AFTRA AND EQUITY by Elysia

Elysia — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:48:01 +0000

My young daughter ( 7) has been hired for an AFTRA job in Dallas, as apposed to where we live..in LA. Does this change anything? Also, are you only allowed one “freebie” with AFTRA before you become a must join, or is it after the second job like SAG?

Thank you!

Comment on THE UNIONS – SAG, AFTRA AND EQUITY by Emilie

Emilie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:29:59 +0000

So…if I have been Taft-Hartley’d what exactly to do I put on my resume now? Would it be AFTRA like you posted above even though I have not officially joined? Or would I put something like “Taft-Hartley’d”?

Thanks for the help!

Comment on HARRIET GREENSPAN TALKS ABOUT CASTING YOUNG PEOPLE by admin

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:09:02 +0000

Editor here:

Too bad you had a negative experience with JRP. It just proves that you must be extremely careful when dealing with anyone – schools, managers, etc. – who are paid by you to further your career (or especially your child’s). Not every scenario works for every actor (see all of the previous pro-JRP comments).

However, if you had read THIS article carefully (which is what you must do with contracts, too), you’d see that Harriet has provided her PERSONAL EMAIL address for this type of question. Please use it.

Comment on HARRIET GREENSPAN TALKS ABOUT CASTING YOUNG PEOPLE by barb love

barb love — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:03:59 +0000

we were given your name for auditions on the new cluiqe movie, i refuse to go to jpr i have been taken by them. my daughter wants to audition for the movie. we can go to la for the audition or here in san diego. at this time i am my childrens agent. please can you let me know as soon as possible so we can plan? thank you!!!