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An actor reflects on a successful first year, landing significant roles and representation. Despite slowing down to focus on mainstream projects and balancing a bartending job, doubts about starting over persist. Encouragement from industry peers and belief from representation keep the dream alive, cultivating patience and perseverance.
The actor shared their experience working on an unpaid film project. Despite agreeing due to the compelling script and flexible schedule, issues arose during production, particularly with inadequate food for the cast and crew. After confronting the producer, they eventually received assurances of proper meals. The actor emphasized the importance of fair treatment in such collaborations.
In my first year as an actor, I took on 19 roles, but the pay was modest. Most were unpaid, and the highest-paying role was $1500. I made a total of $6600, and I understand that as I move into mainstream work, the pay will improve but the opportunities may decrease. This is the reality for new actors.
After 14 months, my savings finally ran out and I had to find a side gig. I'm bartending at Hotto Hotto in Grant Park. My first year of acting with savings afforded me the ability to completely focus on acting and take any project that I booked; unpaid, out of state. It allowed me to … Continue reading Acting Isn’t Paying the Bills. Finally Had to Find a Side Gig
The audition process involves studying the role and scene, and sometimes watching relevant episodes or movies. For a webisode audition as the antagonist, the actor researched the show, which turned out to be a popular kids' series. This preparation was crucial, as it prevented a misinterpretation of the role and improved the audition's chances.
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