Are You Really, Truly doing EVERYTHING in Your Control to Make Your Performance Dreams A Reality? [Part 1- Work Ethic]

​So you have this dream…  
To be on Broadway…
To book your first television role…  

(Fill in the blank—whatever the dream is for you)

But you feel like it is far out of reach.  
Okay, maybe it is, but…  Why?  

Were you ever told by a friend or relative that “performing for a living is impractical” or that you will always be a “starving artist” and believed that?  

Or do folks pat you on the head and say “aw, that’s cute” when you share your hopes & dreams with them?  (First off, be careful who’s advice you are choosing to listen to, but alas, that is another blog post altogether.)

These phrases can stick with you, impacting your mindset, making the pursuit of reaching your dreams feel near to impossible?

In fact, those phrases can stick in your head so much so that you don’t even know how to BEGIN pursuing the “dream”.

Or maybe this is closer to where you are right now…

You’ve been pursuing this dream for years with some minor success, but feel deterred whenever you are unable to crack that next level, sign with an agent or bring in enough income from performing that you can quit your day job?

Finding success as a professional actor IS difficult!  

I’ve been there, I still find myself struggling some days, but because I am now in consistent pursuit of my goals and have a multi-pronged approach in place, the energy I am giving to my work ethic far outweighs the energy I choose to put into a doubtful mindset (which if I let it, could paralyze me).   

Over the next few blog posts I will explore three qualities that may be in need of your attention:  Work Ethic, Discipline and a Mindset of Determination & Tenacity

First up…

Work Ethic

How are you currently in action to find or create that next performance opportunity?

Following are a few areas to explore:

• Develop relationships with directors, casting directors, writers and producers so as projects come up that are right for you, they know you and will call you in!

 

• Read plays and screenplays as often as you can to gain a broad understanding of what is out there and what projects you are right for.

 

• Show up at auditions that are right for you and prepare all material to the best of your ability.

 

• Stay in shape and make sure you always look presentable (fashion-forward, even) when attending anything industry-related.

 

• When you are not sure how to reach your next performance goal, ASK FOR HELP!  Ask colleagues, coach with a mentor (I am always available for a private coaching), anything to push through the wall that stands before you.

These actions are all in our control. If you are unsure where to meet casting directors or find auditions begin with my “Top 25 Resources for Actors & Singers.”

Finally, I’ve put together a list of actions you can take TODAY to trigger that work ethic (page 1 in "Really, Truly" Action Packet below).  Please pick just one action to start with!  And let me know how it goes in the comment section below   :)  

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