Does Your Follower Count Matter?
Does your follower count matter? Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth. Yes, your follower count matters. No, it’s not the only thing that matters, but if you think social media is just a distraction or a popularity contest you can afford to ignore, you are missing a crucial part of today’s entertainment industry. Because let’s […]
Audition Essentials
The best way to conquer auditions is to make sure you are prepared for them and have all the tools you need to be successful at it.
To Be or Not to Be (Equity or SAG)?
To Be or Not to Be (Equity or SAG)? In the world of performing arts, there are two sets of initials that carry immense weight: AEA and SAG-AFTRA. For many actors and singers, “getting the card” is the ultimate milestone. It signals to the industry that you are a professional. However, at Life Off Stage, […]
Why Your Best Work Happens Off Stage
Why Your Best Work Happens Off Stage Let’s be real. We spend our lives chasing the next audition, the next callback, the next gig. We pour every ounce of energy into perfecting our craft, hitting that high note, or nailing that monologue. And that’s how it should be. We are passionate, driven creatives. But there’s […]
Depending On The Union For Healthcare
The average professional performers annual salary qualifies for free to very low cost health insurance.
Watch and Learn
watch and learn There’s also differences on how to act in a drama or a comedy and even that isn’t an exact science because each show has its own feel and style. This is why you should take note of these things the next time you watch something. Turn your entertainment into something that does […]
Treat Every Job Like It’s Your Last
The monetary choices you make while you are working is what will determine if you can make a living as an artist without having to work a 9 to 5.
Don’t Depend on Your Agent
Go after what you want and stop leaving your fate in the hands of your agent.
Self-Tape Without a Reader
Insider tips on how to record self-tapes without a reader.
Fame Vs. Success
fame vs. success If you had a choice between being famous or being successful, which would you choose? Some might say, ‘Aren’t they the same?’ The answer is NO. Being a household name or having thousands or even millions of followers on social media may make you famous but you’d be surprised at how many […]