Archive from October, 2009

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Building an Empire

I came across the above image at this article, talking about how long it takes for technology companies to make […]

Oct 28, 2009     No Comments
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A Different Take on Auditioning

What is your goal when you go to an audition? My guess is that most of you would say “to […]

Oct 23, 2009     No Comments
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Final 4B Performance @ iO

When you take improv classes at iO (formerly improvOlympic), the program gives you several opportunities to practice your craft onstage […]

Oct 20, 2009     No Comments
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The Fame Game – Jeff Acough’s Blog

NOTE: This is a re-post from photographer Jeff Acough’s blog that photographer, Eric Laurits, posted on his twitter (I know, […]

Oct 18, 2009     No Comments
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I Remain Refraining from Didacticism

Looking at the posts on Playbills vs. Paying Bills, I notice a couple of interesting trends: most give advice and […]

Oct 17, 2009     No Comments
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Class Act (I Play with Playmates)

That’s right, my job is cooler than your job. :p (Note: I promise your job pays more. “But Ben, I’m […]

Oct 16, 2009     No Comments
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Ask for What You Want

Today’s tip: ask for what you want. Seriously. Just do it. Raise your hand and speak up. What’s the absolute […]

Oct 13, 2009     No Comments
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Sweat the Small Stuff, Headshot Edition (craploads of actor tips, part I)

Here’s the deal. In L.A. (and elsewhere), actor supply FAR exceeds demand. When you submit yourself, even for a student […]

Oct 12, 2009     No Comments
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Momentum

My commercial coach Mike Pointer talks a lot about how momentum is the key to success. The more I think […]

Oct 12, 2009     No Comments
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An Actor Lives and Learns

Let’s talk about drive. If you hadn’t noticed, it’s been nearly two weeks since my last post. The explanation is […]

Oct 12, 2009     No Comments
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