WORKING ACTOR
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| Forgetting Fame, Day-Job Game
October 06, 2008
Is your primary goal for your acting career fame? Fortune? Our Working Actor answers a letter from an actor who would rather live a good life without the pressures of popularity.
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Work Without Permission, Work Without Pay
September 18, 2008
I am not allowed to work in the U.S. legally, but I have married an American citizen, and we are applying for my work permit. I would like to know if my situation could prevent me from getting a part or representation.
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Take the Backstage Romance Quiz
September 11, 2008
Acting, storytelling, has always been a way for human beings to make sense of our plight, to process our pain, and to laugh in the face of our own demise.
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Answer Anguish, Photo Finish
September 08, 2008
Our resident expert clarifies some earlier advice about building your credits and looking for an agent, plus weighs in on headshot reproductions.
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Matters of Size
September 02, 2008
I was recently smacked into reality when my friend, who has been a TV series regular, told me she's flat-out being told she's too fat for lead roles. She's my weight and body type!
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New Medium, Old Tedium
August 22, 2008
How should you credit Web shows? How do you find a good stylist? And -- that age old question for every beginner -- how do you really break into the business?
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The Friends Game, A New Name
August 19, 2008
What can you do to tame the green-eyed monster when every single actor you know is booking jobs -- and you're not? Our expert advises on how to move past the jealousy.
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Fleeing From Flops, Ruff Trade
August 05, 2008
How can you struggle through a show you can't stand? What about getting your fabulous puppy into a commercial? Our Working Actor has answers.
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Success to Struggle
July 23, 2008
An actor trains, works union jobs, moves to Los Angeles, and books a recurring role on a major network show. But then the momentum stops. Now what?
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Good Rep, Bad Rip, Soap Tip
July 14, 2008
What do you consider a good agent? I know I'd like to work with an agent who has a manager's heart and obviously someone with good connections, an agent with vision. And that's where I stop.
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Get Schooled: TRU Education Panel
October 06, 2008
Theater Resources Unlimited and Back Stage are pleased to announce a special industry and networkng panel, on creating and funding education programs, on Wed., Oct. 22.
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