Some Things I Learned Today
a lesson in acting, by Kim Sweet
- actors are crazy
- do not touch the reader (specifically their head, lips, hands, or thighs) unless you forewarn them…
- don’t touch the reader.
- “very good” = thanks, next
- x marks the spot
- actors are crazy
- there is really no equation for what they’re looking for
- it is very seldom that non equity actors get into equity calls
- it is very seldom that non equity actors get callbacks if they somehow get into equity calls
- it is very soldom that equity actors get callbacks in equity calls
- there’s no hope
- casting directors are only really there to say ‘hi’ like they know you.
- if you’re at an EPA the casting director probably doesn’t know you…
- sometimes broadway producers just need to run lines….(?)
- doing a southern accent will only result in a headache after 8 hours
- actors are crazy
- old actors are crazier
- get an agent.
okay, that’s enough for right now. i’m sure i’ll have more insight into this topic shortly. stay tuned.
