Is there something you just loved to do as a kid that you don’t make time for any longer? Maybe it’s because you think you’ve outgrown it, but I hope not. As a kid, I was obsessed with Little Orphan Annie. I dressed like her and I knew every line of the movie by heart. Recently, I had a chance to reconnect with my inner Orphan Annie, and it got me thinking about how easily we forget to do the things that feed our spirit most. Watch this week’s Acting Business Bite to find out how you can tap back into that inspiration plus see a photo of me in my Annie-obsessed outfit.
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What do you do if your longtime actor friend gets her big break before you do? You’re happy for her, of course, but it might bring up major feelings of “compare and despair” for you at the same time. Obviously, it’s not always easy being friends or roommates or lovers with another actor. There’s some ego involved. Sure. You’re only human. And this industry has an undercurrent of competition flowing through it. So how can you turn those debilitating feelings into ones that help you progress both in your relationships and in your career? I’ve got 3 suggestions for you.
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What better way to learn about Turning Pro than from a fellow actor! May kicks off a new addition to the blog: The TAC Member Spotlight. So without further ado, let me introduce you to Starr Session (@starrsession). Starr is a master implementor who’s taken all the TAC has to offer and made it her own. Since January, she’s landed representation, rocked out a killer bio, and become a networking ninja both on and offline.
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