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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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Acting Articles & Interviews
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Acting Articles & Interviews
The Experts' Corner
Starting Your Acting Career:
17 Things You Can Do Today To Start Your Acting Career
based on an interview with Brian O'Neil, best selling author of Acting As A Business: Strategies For Success
Starting An Acting Career: 6 Simple To Follow Steps
based on an interview with Brian O'Neil, best selling author of Acting As A Business: Strategies For Success
Starting An Acting Career: The First Things You Need To Do
Interview with Lisa Gold part 1, owner of Actors Connection
How Long It Takes To Get Your Acting Career Off The Ground
Interview with Lisa Gold part 2, owner of Actors Connection
The Actor’s Dilemma: NY Or LA?
interview with Paul Michael, executive director of The Network NYC
Why You Need A Talent Agent
interview with Thom Goff, director of Breakdown Services Ltd. New York office.
Acting In Italy:
What You Need To Know About Getting Into Acting In Italy
interview with Heidi Jarrett, owner and director of the Rome-based talent agency Actors International
Moving To Hollywood:
6 Things You Should Know Before Moving To Hollywood
interview with La acting teacher Bernard Hiller
Perspectives On Acting And Life As An Actor In LA
interview with La acting teacher Bernard Hiller
Meeting The Right People & Finding Auditions:
10 Great Tips On How To Make Contact With Casting Directors, Agents And Production Companies
article by Pat Murphy, television host, actress and president of MediaImageCoach.com
20 Networking Tips
article by Janice Hoffmann, acting career and life coach
How To Meet Casting Directors, Agents And Other Industry Professionals
interview with Paul Michael, executive director of The Network NYC
Understanding Breakdown Services
interview with Thom Goff, director of Breakdown Services Ltd. New York office.
How To Get The Most Out Of A Casting Website
interview with Aaron Seals, president of NYCastings.com
Headshots:
How To Get Great Headshots Every Time
based on an interview with Peter Hurley, New York headshot photographer
5 Headshot Retouching Tips
interview with Joe Barna, 35-year retouching specialist and president of ColorWorksNYC.com
6 Steps To Great Actor Headshots
based on an interview with Peter Hurley, New York headshot photographer
Auditioning:
12 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Performing An Audition Monologue
article by Karen Kohlhaus, acting teacher and founding member of the Atlantic Theatre Company in New York
Financing Your Acting Career:
How To Create The Flexibility To Concentrate On Your Acting Career
interview with Amy Russ, actress and president of ActorWebs.com
How One Woman Makes Money Selling Tips Booklets
article by Paula Ensign, president of Tips Products International
A 15 Question Guide To Setting Up Your Own Tips Booklet Business Right From Home
article by Paula Ensign, president of Tips Products International
Using Your Knowledge To Make Money To Fund Your Acting Career
article by Paula Ensign, president of Tips Products International
Setting Up A Web Presence:
The Benefits Of Having An Actor Website
by Amy Russ
Keeping Your Acting Business Organized:
Organizing Your Acting Career
by Kimberly Felice
Actor's Nutrition & Health:
Nutrition Tips For Actors
by The Nutrition Twins
Acting Classes On DVD
With Two Of The Most Famous
Acting Teachers Of All Time
Other Acting Articles
From Tony's Point Of View:
What Are You Striving For?:
So You Wanna Be A Famous Actor, Eh?
by Anthony Smith
9 Different Types Of Acting Careers: Where Are You Now And Which One Are You Striving For?
by Anthony Smith
21 Different Ways To Use Your Acting Skills
by Anthony Smith
7 Step Guide To Figuring Out What You Really Want Out Of Your Acting Career
by Anthony Smith
Opportunities To Perform On Cruise Ships
by Anthony Smith
Know What You're Getting Yourself Into.:
A Typical Day Of An Actor Looking For Work
by Anthony Smith
Study The Industry:
What Talent Agents Are Focusing On
by Anthony Smith
Places And Resources To Study
by Anthony Smith
The Other Side Of Casting: How A Casting Director Might Look At Your Headshots!
by Anthony Smith
First Things First: M-O-N-E-Y!!!:
The Best Place To Start Looking For The Money To Take Those Classes And Get Those New Headshots
by Anthony Smith
11 Jobs That Will Keep You Connected To The Industry While You Earn Money
by Anthony Smith
The Choices I Have Made To Finance My Acting Career
by Anthony Smith
10 Unconventional Ideas To Make Money To Pay For Acting Classes
by Anthony Smith
Money Making Opportunities Without Going To Work
by Anthony Smith
Setting Up A Business At Home Can Give You The Flexibility You Need To Pursue Your Acting Career
by Anthony Smith
About Taking Acting Classes:
23 Reasons Why It's Important To Take Acting Classes
by Anthony Smith
How To Choose The Right Acting School For You
by Anthony Smith
Acting Is A Business And Should Be Treated As Such.:
Do You Know Who Your Customers Are In Your Acting Career Business?
by Anthony Smith
29 Different Ways To Get Recognition As An Actor
by Anthony Smith
20 Different Websites You Can Use To Set Up Your Own Actor Web Presence
by Anthony Smith
10 Acting Cover Letter Tips
by Anthony Smith
Staying Focused On Your Acting Career:
5 Things That Make You Take Your Eye Off Your Acting Career
by Anthony Smith
Keeping Yourself Motivated:
Here Are 18 Things To Think About!
by Anthony Smith
Some Good Technical Stuff:
How To Get Over Stage Fright
by Anthony Smith
A Few Ideas On Developing A Character
by Anthony Smith
How To Memorize A Monologue
by Anthony Smith
An Unusual Voice Over Audition
by Anthony Smith
In Addition To The Acting Articles, Here Are Some Excellent Books To Help Your Career Get Off The Ground!
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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