by David | Oct 24, 2017 | 2017, Actor Business, Audition, Callback, Casting, Seattle Acting
Actors, have you ever seen a casting notice online and wondered, “Should I audition for that?” I certainly hope you’ve asked yourself that important question, and aren’t the type to see a poorly crafted call, and submit your headshot just because you can. But,...
by David | Nov 25, 2015 | Actor Business, Seattle Acting
As an actor and coach in the Northwest, I work with actors new to the industry quite often, many of which come to me with questions, concerns, and anxieties about how to handle their actor business. While my comments here will reflect upon the nature of our local...
by David | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Actor Business, Seattle Acting
Arguably, the gatekeepers to the highest paying and most prestigious acting jobs in this market (or any for that matter), are casting directors. Casting directors help producers find the best actors for jobs, and most of the time, these casting directors work with...
by David | Apr 1, 2014 | Actor Business, Artists Way, Seattle Acting
I have been an actor who also walks dogs since 2006. In June, the dog walking will end, and new paths will be followed. It’s not easy being an artist. I have always needed “another job” to make ends meet. Most of us do. Back in 2006 I started my...
by David | Dec 25, 2012 | 2012, Actor Business, Seattle Acting
I had a blast as a guest of The Black and Red Show! Big props to the creators, Greg Marks and Kevin Dailey, for providing this great platform to connect and inspire Northwest artists! What I like about this show is that it gives Northwest actors a place to talk about...
by David | Dec 10, 2012 | 2012, Actor Business, Artists Way, Indie, Reflection, Seattle Film
It was a most excellent year. And I’d like to do a bit of a review. I remember late December 2011. I was housesitting. You see, when I am not living the life of an artist, I am working with dogs, and was happily on assignment when the idea of blogging and...
