acting business

Close-up of a person writing a check with a silver pen, symbolizing paying commissions or professional fees when booked.

I Have Two Agents, and Both Booked Me for the Same Job — Who Do I Pay?

Dear Ms. Wisdom: I Have Two Agents, and Both Booked Me for the Same Job — Who Do I Pay?...

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the business side of acting

The Business Side of Acting and How to Succeed

The Business Side of Acting Success in acting requires talent and dedication, but also an understanding of the business side...

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acting schools

3 Things Acting Schools Don’t Teach | Teacup of Wisdom

Acting Schools Don't Teach Actors These 3 Key Lessons Acting schools are a great way to develop your skills. And...

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rejection

Rejecting The Idea of Rejection | Teacup of Wisdom

Rejection In Acting: The All Too Common Fear Rejection. Every actor dreads it. The prospect of attending one audition after...

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Acting in the USA: smiling young actress in front of a film camera with a USA visa graphic in the background.

Acting In The USA: Insiders Ways To Make It Happen

Close-up of a hand writing “Rent Due” on paper with a faded image of an actor in the background, used to illustrate the question “how do actors pay rent.

How Do Actors Pay Rent?

How do actors make money between jobs? How do actors Actor checking wallet beside a cracked piggy bank representing financial gaps between bookings.

How Do Actors Make Money Between Jobs?

How Do Actors Cry on Cue?

Do Actors Really Cry on Cue, or Is There a Technique Behind It?

Social anxiety shown in an acting class where students rehearse together.

Does Acting Help With Social Anxiety?