I was talking to a friend of mine recently who is also a parent and former-actor with very little desire to return to the spotlight anytime soon. After a couple of drinkies she bemoaned “OMG am I one of those failed actors?” Okay, first of all, what even is a “failed”...
To backpack off our latest blog post “Coming to Terms With Not Playing Your Dream Roles” and an oldie but goodie “Ten Ways to Handle Rejection as An Actor,” here are some other points of view that you may find helpful. Never getting cast as...
When I was a kid, I always wanted to be “on the TV.” Small Wonder was one of my favorite shows and I dreamed of playing Harriet’s adopted sister. My older cousin quickly pointed out that would be stupid since there was already an adopted sister on the show and there...
As a follow-up to my most recent post on professional jealousy, I’ve put together a collection of blog articles that dive deep into the complexities of envy and its impact on an actor’s career and mental health. In these blogs, you’ll find strategies...
Life raising toddlers is like a never-ending tech week. You know that adrenaline you feel during tech week, and you’re not sure whether it’s fueled by pure exhaustion, excitement, or a highly effective, carefully calculated balance of coffee and wine?...
One very important thing I learned in my college theatre program was that I was never going to make a living as a performer. My dream was never Broadway, anyway. I always wanted a little regional theatre career in the Bay Area. College made it clear to me that even...
