by David | Nov 26, 2012 | Craft, Training
I am one of “those” actors who thinks that training unleashes talent. Training allows the artist to go deeper. It can teach the actor new things about themselves. It’s what happens between acting jobs. Well, let’s be honest, it happens on the...
by David | Nov 6, 2012 | Seattle Acting
As you all know – well, if you don’t know, you know now, I am a HUGE advocate of self-producing and making your own dreams a reality. You don’t have to wait for the next gig, make your own next gig! We recently shot our first webseries (The New Jack)...
by David | Oct 31, 2012 | Seattle Acting
I attended a Casting Director Workshop at Cast Iron Studios this past weekend in Portland, OR. And I had a great time. The workshop was held by Paul Weber (LA), and Lana Veenker, Founder of Cast Iron Studios, one of the premiere casing agencies in the northwest,...
by David | Oct 25, 2012 | Artists Way
It dawned on me recently during a very heated political debate on a public forum, that many of us seem to get excitedly passionate (and share that passion) only when we are upset, challenged, or threatened. Why is it harder, seemingly, to be passionate about the...
by David | Oct 22, 2012 | Actor Business, Craft
What are you doing right now? Reading this post? What I am I doing right now? Writing this post, petting my dog, and half-watching NFL football. What are you doing with your time. Do you use it wisely? If you are an actor, how you choose to use your time will greatly...