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In this week's 4th and final video with Kari Nissena, she let's us in on a juicy insider story from her own acting career. Find out why she thinks it is so very important to just "Put A Date on the Calendar!" So, how can you apply this advice to your own acting career?
Well... What is an event or milestone that you can schedule and then work towards? Even if you don't know how to get there right now-- put it on your calendar and share what and when it will be in the comments below :) And if you haven't yet, be sure to pick up Kari's FREE GIFT at - tinyurl.com/FreeGift3Steps You can further connect with Kari at any of the links below: IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/KariNissena COACHING SITE: http://www.ActorTransformation.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KariNissena & https://twitter.com/ActorWorldMag FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Kari.Nissena INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/KariNissena/ YOUTUBE: https://www.YouTube.com/c/ActorTransformation LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KariNissena/ KARI’s LIST: http://tinyurl.com/KariNissenaNewsletter GET MORE INFO HERE: http://tinyurl.com/ActorTransformation-MoreInfo Be sure to check out Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 AND Then join us in the #GlobalActors FB group for ongoing discussion, tips, and tools for your acting career!
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So, now you know-- be sure to leave a link to your IMDB profile below so we can check you out and boost your STARMETER!
Also, Kari has a FREE GIFT for you at - tinyurl.com/FreeGift3Steps You can connect with Kari further here: IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/KariNissena COACHING SITE: http://www.ActorTransformation.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KariNissena & https://twitter.com/ActorWorldMag FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Kari.Nissena INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/KariNissena/ YOUTUBE: https://www.YouTube.com/c/ActorTransformation LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KariNissena/ KARI’s LIST: http://tinyurl.com/KariNissenaNewsletter GET MORE INFO HERE: http://tinyurl.com/ActorTransformation-MoreInfo Be sure to check out Ep. 1 & Ep. 2 of this interview AND Join us next week for Ep. 4 w/ Kari & I!
So now you know the real deal on that pesky Starmeter Ranking.
If you missed Ep. 1 of my interview with Kari, check it out here! Next, be sure to catch her FREE Webinar - "3 Easy Steps to Improve Your IMDb" -- watch the replay now (before they take it down) - https://tinyurl.com/FREE-3EasySteps And then finally, for those of you who want to be a part of Actor Transformation's "IMDb for Actors" program: Even though the EarlyBird special is now over, you still save money because you are a Global Actor! Kari's offered us a special discount! Click on link below: IMDb for Actors - Registration Page https://tinyurl.com/ActorsProgram2018 Just remember to use your discount code "GLOBALACTORS" to save $22! And be sure to check back in here next week for Ep. 3 of our interview.
Kari has so generously offered two free gifts for you:
A FREE MASTERCLASS - More at tinyurl.com/FREE-3EasySteps "Make sure you type "Elise" or "Global Actors" into the "Where did you hear about this" button because Kari loves our actors! and ANOTHER FREE GIFT - tinyurl.com/FreeGift3Steps Grab your gifts now, and then share your IMDB vanity link in the comments below! You can connect with Kari further here: IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/KariNissena COACHING SITE: http://www.ActorTransformation.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KariNissena & https://twitter.com/ActorWorldMag FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Kari.Nissena INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/KariNissena/ YOUTUBE: https://www.YouTube.com/c/ActorTransformation LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KariNissena/ KARI’s LIST: http://tinyurl.com/KariNissenaNewsletter GET MORE INFO HERE: http://tinyurl.com/ActorTransformation-MoreInfo Be Sure to check back in for Ep. 2 with Kari & I!
So what do you think? Could you use some guidance through the process? Let's schedule a quick chat to make sure The Representation Hustle will be the perfect fit for you and your acting goals? Click here for the full details on The Representation Hustle (dates, investment, etc.) and please ACT FAST as I currently have just 2 spots left in this session! Registration closes on April 14th! Wanna connect further? Come on over and join us in the #GlobalActors FB Community. Discussion, accountability and FB Live trainings await!
So what do you think? Ready to give Voiceover a try?
Let's schedule a quick chat to make sure It's All About VO! will be the perfect fit for you and your acting goals? And Click here for the full details on It's All About VO! (dates, investment, etc.) and to find out more about the Early Bird Bonus which will expire April 3rd! This one goes out to all those actors attending large combined auditions this season. Whether a summer stock/educational theater type gathering (i.e.Strawhats, NETC, SETC, Midwest Theatre auditions) or a regional theater consortium (i.e. Unifieds, StageSource, etc.) these large auditions can be a fabulous opportunity to make an impression and begin relationships with several theaters, casting offices or productions companies at once.
How you make the most of an audition like this is up to you, but I’d love to share an outline of the process I use with my power group clients. When followed completely, these steps have led to dozens of bookings and callbacks. Research (8-10 weeks before audition) Once you’ve decided on which audition you will be attending, and have registered, determine if a list of attending producers is available. Who will be there? If a list is not available, is there one from the previous year? Begin to research each company- check out their website. What shows/projects are in their upcoming season? Do a few companies stand out as specific to your skill set and current level? Do you have relationships with any company? Do you know someone who may be able to introduce you ahead of time, or whose name you may be able to mention in a callback situation. Create a target list of the companies you’d specifically like to begin relationships with. This research may continue through the next couple months as more info (i.e. season announcements) become available. Preparation (4-8 weeks before audition) Based on your research, decide on an audition piece(s) that will showcase you in the best light possible. If a company is producing a play that house your dream role? Find a piece that that play and stand out! Brief comedic pieces typically work best on these busy auditions days. Work your pieces with an acting coach (I have some availability if you're looking for a coach), and make a plan to perform your audition piece(s) for several small audiences (handfuls of friends/family) before audition day. Is the audition time? If so, be time be sure to make proper cuts so you are well under the time limit. If callbacks take place on the day of, be sure to have a range of back-up monologues/songs ready to go. If you are a dancer or move well decide on fab dancewear, and jump into class, if you're not in one already. Postcard Reachout (2-4 weeks) Now that your audition pieces are ready to go and you are clear on which companies you’d like to pursue, reach out to the companies on your target list with a brief postcard introducing yourself (I like the TouchNote app ), your website (if you have one), and what day/time they can expect you at the audition (i.e. “I look forward to auditioning for you at UPTAs in Chicago on Thursday afternoon, January 27.”) Audition Day Ensure a full night’s sleep the night before the audition, then begin your day bright & early. Make time to fit in a quick workout (if your audition is not super early). Complete a full physical & vocal warm-up before you arrive at the audition site. Bring healthy snacks, water and whatever positively fuels you- maybe headphones & music that pumps you up and cools you down. If callbacks are a possibility at this audition be sure to bring several headshots, resumes and other promotional materials you might like to share. Bring something to take notes in, as you’ll want to remember actors, directors, volunteers and producers you meet. Check-in well in advance of your audition time, and do whatever you need to ground yourself. Deliver your audition with the best of who you are. If callbacks come up that day, remember “they already like you!” Follow-Up (1-3 days after audition) Be sure to follow-up on any callbacks you may have received as well as any companies on your target list with a heartfelt hand-written thank-you note. As you build an Industry Contact List, be sure to include the directors, producers, casting professionals you met at this audition and loop them into future updates you send out. You've got this! Break a leg and let us know how it goes :) Head on over to the #GlobalActors FB Community and fill us in. With Joy & Inspiration ~ Elise Ahh! Tax Season has arrived... So this year and next are looking quite "special" (I use the term loosely) for us artist types.
This week, while prepping for my appointment with my beloved tax lady, I thought it might be fun to share a few resources I've collected over the years which have helped me in this oh so joyous task of preparation.
And please if you have other resources that have helped you this year, or even in past years, please share in the comments, so that we can all be a bit more savvy in our record-keeping for 2018! Happy Filing! Joining an acting union can be an exciting moment. The possibility of receiving benefits like higher pay, health insurance, a 401K, a pension and more is suddenly real.
But while there’s a lot to gain by joining a union, there’s also a lot to consider before making this financial and professional decision: Once you pay those initiation dues, you pledge to follow the rules, only accept union work, and uphold the rights and responsibilities expected in a professional performer. Recently, Actors’ Equity announced a change in their Equity Membership Candidate Program, offering candidates the opportunity to join the union sooner (at 25 weeks instead of 50). While 25 weeks might be right for some actors, waiting it out to 50 weeks might be better for others—it’s really dependent on you and your specific career and lifestyle. So let’s explore this decision. Here are some major things to consider before “taking your card.” Read the Full Article originally published on Backstage.com here! And take this quiz to find out if joining Equity is right for you! Happy Valentine's Day!
Whether you are reading this on February 14th or you have just come across this post, it's always a good day to show yourself some love & care... As I write to you I am in the middle of a challenging, exciting rehearsal process for a play and as I try new things I find myself needing to come back to the well of self-love often. Saying to self "SHOW UP. BE CONFIDENT. And PLAY!" I don't know about you, but sometimes I take this whole "play" thing a little too SERIOUSLY. And seriousness can only take you so far in "play". As you find yourself in the middle of a busy audition or performance season, it is super important that you keep your mindset fresh & positive. You and your mindset have the power to be your greatest fan and your greatest obstacle in your acting career. So I've put together a few ideas to practice being your greatest FAN today: 1.) Write A Love Letter to Yourself. What are you most proud of in this moment? In the past month? year? Decade? What is your favorite song? Personality trait? What makes you smile? Light a candle, put on some inspiring music and write... let yourself know how proud you are of all you are up to in your life & career. Acknowledgement is powerful. Use a tool like FutureMe.org to schedule this love letter to arrive in the form of an email you'll receive weeks or months down the road. 2.) Create a "Kind Words" Folder in your Email Inbox. It's time to flag, save, and remember all of those beautiful things other have said about you. Take photos of thank-you notes you may have received from fellow actors on an opening night, or directors/teachers complimenting your work in and out of the audition room. Send these pictures to your email inbox and place in your new folder titled "Kind Words"-- or come up with your own title if you wish! This is a place for fabulous reviews or emails that "just make your day". It's also a place for you to come back to and review when you're NOT feeling like your biggest fan. Let it serve as motivation that you ARE loved and your work does have an impact on others in the world. 3.) Make an Artist Date with Yourself. Okay, this one comes to you via Julia Cameron and her book The Artist's Way. An artist date is a date just for yourself, that you go on by yourself. Treat your artist self and explore your sense of play. It may be a museum visit, going to see a play or concert on your own. Check out this list of 101 artist date ideas! Please share below how you are celebrating some self-love today! And e-mail this post to yourself, add it to your new "Kind Words" folder, and come back to it at those times when you are needing a little pick-me-up! All my love, Elise |
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