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To Tony,
I have to say this is the best acting site i have EVER been to. I'm sure you have helped many people begin their dream!
I've helped in advertising your site to over 38 of my aspiring actor friends.
You are doing an amazing thing by helping these people.
I wish you the best in your acting career so that you may be a role model for all those who look up to your sucess.
-Rachael W., actress, Canada
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Anthony,
Happy New year to you. I really enjoy your e-mails and your website. As someone who has just started the journey of becoming an actor I enjoy your site which is full of wonderful insights and answers to questions I have had, and it's funny but it seems as though every time you update your site, it answers a question I have been struggling with at that point.
Thank you for your website, you have helped me a lot as I know you have helped numerous others.
Have a wonderful 2008 and may you break a leg in everything you do this year as an actor.
Sam T Kelly, actor, Los Angeles, CA
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Tony,
I did what you said and…I got two interviews with two agents! Thank you! Sorry but can I ask you…how do I prepare to go meet the agent? What do I have to do?
Marsha P., New York, NY, USA
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Tony,
I just wanted to let you know that I copied a quote of your's and I'm putting it on my refrigerator when I move to L.A. this next week. Thanks for the continued encouragement to all of us trying to achieve our goals. Keep up the good work.
Best,
Kyle S., actor
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This site has taught me a lot that I needed to know without dragging me all over the place.
Lauren, actress, Atlanta, GA
Acting Career Start-Up
Start your acting career easily and quickly without wasting valuable time!
While out auditioning, going to classes and in general interaction with my fellow actors, I have run into many brand new to the industry, who are confused by all the information offered. I used to be one of them! There is so much information! Where do you start? And more importantly, who can you trust to give you good information that is really useful?
This blog was created by an actor, for actors new to 'the game' and will answer the questions you have and give you valuable advice on anything from how to start your acting career to how to prepare for an audition, from how to get the money for your classes to how to get an agent.
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May 12, 2008, Career In Acting
If you are considering a career in acting, it's always good to listen to someone who is already doing what you want. This is part 2 of an exclusive ActingCareerStartUp.com interview with musical theatre performer Anastasia Bain.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 30, 2008, Acting As A Career
If you've chosen acting as a career, you will need some good advice from reliable sources. This is another exclusive two-part interview with Anastasia Bain, a musical theatre performer for more than twenty years. Read what she has to say about what it takes to become a working musical theatre performer.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 22, 2008, Starting An Acting Career
For those starting an acting career, it's not always easy to get reliable advice as to what to do first. In this exclusive interview with ActingCareerStartUp.com Actors Connection owner Lisa Gold shares her years of experience in the industry for new and aspiring actors.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 18, 2008, Acting Career Advice
Don't you sometimes wish you had someone you could trust and who knows what she's talking about give you really good acting career advice? In this exclusive ActingCareerStartUp.com interview, Lisa Gold, owner of Actors Connection, spills the beans about what you REALLY need to do to start an acting career and what you can expect.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 12, 2008, Actor Marketing
In this business, actor marketing is of utmost importance! If you don’t have many contacts with casting directors, agents directors and other industry professionals, been having trouble making contact with the people who can take your career to the next level or if you are having trouble just building relationships in general, you will certainly find the following list of 20 networking tips helpful.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 10, 2008, For Parents Of Child Actors
Parents of child actors can find it to be very trying to find good quality information that lets them know how to best help their young aspiring actor sons and daughters get their careers off the ground. Here are some suggestions that will undoubtedly be of help.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 10, 2008, How To Pitch A Project
Many actors are proactive and write their own plays, put up their own shows, etc. When they're finished they often want to know how to effectively pitch a project they have created. Here is a 7-Step guide on how to do just that.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 5, 2008, The Perfect Acting Career Start
Acting Career Start Up: Four Key Factors For Success is the answer for brand new actors to the industry and for long-time actors who wish they had had certain info at the start of their careers.
Permalink -- click for full blog postApr 2, 2008, Film Monologues
Agents will tell you that film monologues are popular among actors who come in to audition for them. This page will help you through different aspects and considerations with regard to choosing the right monolouges for you.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 29, 2008, Acting Scam
Unfortunately the world has its share of dishonest people who prey on innocent victims. Here is another acting scam story. Don't let this happen to you!
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 28, 2008, Talent Agents
For many new and apiring actors, approaching talent agents can be intimidating. You must only have a plan based on your knowing exactly what you want. This page on ActingCareerStartUp.com shows you where you can look for the most reliable information.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 23, 2008, Acting Cover Letter
While acting headshots and resumes are important, knowing how to write a good, solid acting cover letter can be the the key to get you into the agent's door. Here is an example of a cover letter a young actress sent me and 10 suggestions I gave her on how to improve it.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 20, 2008, First Time Audition
First time audition? Have you been auditioning for awhile and need a little help? Don't fret! We all go through it. actingcareerstartup.com gives you lots of great tips and resources to make your next audition a successful one.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 14, 2008, Music Career Information
Music producer and creator of Aaronbeats.com give some very wise and invaluable music career information to people starting out in the industry. It's funny though how this same information is a great message for new and aspiring actors. Check it out.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 14, 2008, Acting Career
In this second part of the interview on ActingCareerStartUp.com, LA acting teacher Bernard Hiller is asked to talk about different aspects of starting an acting career in North America's film & television industry capital. He touches on how to know if an acting class is right for you and he gives great advice with regard to headshots!
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Hi Tony
I would like to thank you for helping me with the monologue question I asked in October 2007. I went to the auditions for a Drama course and I am happy to say that I have been accepted as a first-year student at the Tshwane University of Technology.
Please keep on sending me those newsletters and let me know where I can find books that will help me in my acting career.
Thank you once more.
Have a blessed day.
Sincerely
Edward Thaba -South Africa
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Hi,
I was wondering if there is anything established like actingstartup.com in the U.K. because you are amazing and I have learned loads...
Thank You.
Nadine., Newcastle, UK
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Dear Anthony,
Just wanted to thank you for bringing me in to [audition for the video], meet you and chat this Saturday. I was really excited to hear about your working on actingcareerstartup.com and even took a look at it today - it's awesome! You are very well-spoken, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and it shows through the work that you do! I hope our paths in the industry will cross again and really enjoyed meeting you. Thanks, again and best wishes with your very important work!
Warmly,
Gretchen, NY, NY
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Hey Tony, thanks for the info, yours by far is the most useful, I am 30 years old, and I myself always (secretly) wanted to be an actress, but I never knew where to begin, so thank you. You have given me hope!
Ana C., Tampa, FL
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Hi, I’m John.
You answered a question for me about two weeks ago about how to write my cover letters…I want you to know your advice was helpful. I got called in for a part as an extra in my first movie! It’s not big, but it’s my first one! Thanks for your help!
John, San Diego, CA