New York Casting Director Scott Powers has some great advice to give about succeeding in this business...check it out!
We often get asked, What's the secret to succeed in this business? How do I make it? What are the magic words? We've always said, No such quick answer. BUT, after a recent "aha!" moment, there IS an answer. And it is:
DO WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU.
No excuses. No "yeah-buts." No "extenuating circumstances." No nothin'.
Simple? No, deceptively complex. It turns out, every "issue" or "challenge" or literally everything that occurs that is wrong, a disappointment, a letdown, not getting the job, getting fired or losing representation, revolves around if somebody has not done what is expected of them. That goes for actors, agents, casting directors, managers, you name it.
What is expected of actors? Without much effort our office came up with a list of 25. You write down just 10 below that you feel are most expected of actors.
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Can you do what is expected of you? If you can, we have seen those before you succeed, sometimes spectacularly.
If you can't do what is expected of you? We have seen those results, too.
We all write our own books. And there's nothing wrong with starting a new chapter. Like right now.
What do you feel is expected of you?
Be on time. Be prepared. Be professional. Treat everyone involved as a professional, whether they act that way or not.
Posted by: Mike Parker | 05/30/2012 at 02:18 PM