ACTORS INK  - The E-Magazine by Actors, for Actors

                                              9/3/08

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THE SHOW BIZ BRAIN
A Map To The Red Carpet
By Bob Fraser
One thing most actors can agree on is this: We'd all like to get to the red carpet some day!!

FROM THE EXPERTS
Tips for Actors
By Mary Lou Belli & Phil Ramuno
There are certain things actors need to keep in mind during camera blocking. Read what two veteran television directors have to say on the subject!
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ACTORS' RX
Returning to work
By K Callan
K Callan has had several letters from readers asking her to address the issue of returning to work. These actors started in the business, built resumes, worked successfully, and for one reason or another, left the business and found when they wanted to ret urn...

ASK THE VOICE CAT
Giving Depth To Words
By Marc Cashman
Marc Cashman talks about how some voice performers are quite adept at lifting the words off the page effortlessly, yet fail to take the opportunity to color words or phrases with the appropriate attitude or emotion!

MOVIE REVIEWS
By Ray Wong
"Hamlet 2"
It's irrelevant; it's satirical; it's rather dumb. But the charm of Hamlet 2 is that it doesn't really take itself too seriously. And neither should you.

WORDS OF WISDOM
Respect Their Time
By GuruStu
Time is one of our most valuable resources. It surrounds us, moves through us; yet waits for no one. And you probably don't like it when it's wasted... especially by other people.

USING NOW CASTING
Demo Reel Editing!
We now provide professional editing services in-house done by a working editor/director! Give us your footage and we'll produce a personalized reel that will showcase your strengths!
 
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ARE YOU IN THE LOOP YET?
http://www.nowcasting.com/theloop
Creating and maintaining an Actor Profile in Now Casting is FREE...and very important. Casting Directors around the country are using the Now Casting Online Audition system to record, archive and upload your auditions to Producers, Directors, Studio & Network Execs  - and your Actor Profile is part of that audition!  Don't let others get the advantage when the decision makers are watching auditions.  Make sure your profile is complete and up to date. It's FREE.  Go to http://www.nowcasting.com/theloop to get started!

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ACTORS INK  - The E-Magazine by Actors, for Actors - 8/27/08

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SHRINK RAP
By Mari Marks, Ph. D.
An Actor Must Act
Pursuit of the arts as a profession may be viewed as impractical, self-indulgent, foolish or disreputable by certain folks. But, as Shakespeare has written, "...unto t hine ownself be true" is by far the most important credo to live by!

AN INSIDE LOOK
On A Sitcom
By Kathryn Joosten
Based on her experience, Kathryn Joosten has a few thoughts on what it's like to work on a Sitcom.
 
ART AND SOUL
By Jill Place
To Jill on her 63rd Birthday
On milestone birthdays, Jil Place can't help but think of the people and events that have shaped her life up until now. It's also an opportunity to meditate on where she's going and how she's getting there!

WINNING AUDITION STRATEGIES
Harness The Hidden Power of Habits
By Mark Brandon
Have you ever heard or used the expression, I couldn't help it--force of habit? Never underestimate the potential of that force!!

FROM THE EXPERTS
Why We Fail & How To Win
By Eugene Buica
Question: Why is it that some of the best actors can do brilliant work in class, but when it comes to auditioning for a job, they fall to pieces?

MOVIE REVIEWS
By Ray Wong
"Bottle Shock"
Bottle Shock is nothing serious or remarkable, but it's lighthearted and a warm and fuzzy little film that will make you want to drink a bit of wine, eat a bit of cheese, and dance a little dance.

USING NOW CASTING
In-House Auditions
If you need to get an audition filmed and put online pronto, we're the people to call!!
 
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ARE YOU IN THE LOOP YET?
http://www.nowcasting.com/theloop
Creating and maintaining an Actor Profile in Now Casting is FREE...and very important. Casting Directors around the country are using the Now Casting Online Audition system to record, archive and upload your auditions to Producers, Directors, Studio & Network Execs  - and your Actor Profile is part of that audition!  Don't let others get the advantage when the decision makers are watching auditions.  Make sure your profile is complete and up to date. It's FREE.  Go to http://www.nowcasting.com/theloop to get started!

Actors Ink is published by Now Casting, Inc.
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