Browsing "Representation"

The Breakup

The Breakup

It happened. We broke up. My (now former) commercial agency and I parted ways. Thankfully, of all the breakups I’ve […]

Apr 9, 2012     16 Comments
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If It’s Too Good To Be True…

If It’s Too Good To Be True…

  I am going to start this blog post by sharing an unsolicited email I recently received from a “manager.” […]

Oct 29, 2011     No Comments
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Three Keys to Long-Term Success

Three Keys to Long-Term Success

I have a theory that an actor’s ability to continue pursuing their career long enough to see meaningful success is […]

Jun 16, 2011     2 Comments
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How to Get an Agent

Personal Update (a.k.a. where in the hell has Ben been…?) Ummm, WOW. It has been way too long since I’ve […]

Apr 27, 2011     1 Comment
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Thoughts on Agents and Managers

Agents. Managers. Also known as “representation,” “the Holy Grail,” and “that thing that’s keeping you from being famous.” This is […]

Feb 13, 2011     No Comments
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Rejection vs. Rejuvenation

I’m about to launch a horrible actor cliche bomb, so cover your ears and hide the kids. Ready? Okay: As […]

Nov 17, 2010     No Comments
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Be Brilliant.

Last night I attended a wonderful session put on my manager Mitch Clem (be sure to sign up for Jeff […]

Oct 8, 2010     No Comments
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Seeking Representation in Chicago

Upon arriving in Chicago three years ago, I immediately hit the streets, the internet, and the phones looking for a […]

Aug 2, 2010     No Comments
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“If you don’t have green hair and purple teeth, what can you do?” Thoughts from Agent Marsha Hervey

Personal History Marsha Hervey is a veteran of this business if there ever was one. She started in entertainment as […]

Apr 7, 2010     No Comments
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Thoughts from Casting Director Lauren Bass

Lauren Bass is a feature film casting director in Los Angeles. She focuses primarily on indie films, though she started […]

Jan 8, 2010     No Comments
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