Aside from complaining, I'm keeping busy and staying positive. As an actor, do you really have a choice? Without some sort of a positive attitude, how would we be able to stay dedicated to this career? How's that Acting Universe? Now I'm kind of sulky as well. Complaining and sulky. You better do something quick!
Anyway, back to keeping busy. I've been doing some modeling and writing, which is always fun, but doesn't quite hit the spot like acting does. I'm also taking acting courses with a new coach that I really like. I think that I have finally found someone that works for me a 100%! I feel like I'm tackling some issues that I knew were there and needed to be worked on, but I didn't know how to address. This coach pinpointed them right away and we have such a great point to work from. I think having a good teacher that you can rely on is so very important for every actor. I am a big proponent of class work, but I also think that all actors need a private coach they can rely on. I've been waiting for my "The One" for a very long time. I've studied with some of Toronto's Best, but have often felt like they were more invested in making money and name-dropping than actually teaching. With this coach, I feel different. It's still too early to tell just how great we'll be together as our relationship is fairly new, but I really have a good vibe - both personally and academically - something I haven't experienced with many coaches. Wait, maybe I shouldn't say that out loud. I may jinx that too!
I do have to say that the "Vision Board" and "The Secret" haven't been doing much for me this month. What's up with that? I thought I was guaranteed some success. Or do I actually have to purchase the book first before it starts working?
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I don't know if it's being positive...maybe it's just letting the universe know what's up :)
ReplyDeleteHey- I know I've been MIA for just about forever- but I am sending you good vibes! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, as an actor from Vancouver, I enjoy reading your blog and seeing what's going on in other areas of Canada. With that being said, don't worry! Vancouver is dead. Nothing is going on here either :( In fact, I've been toying with the idea of coming out to Toronto for awhile! Got any advice if I were to move?
ReplyDeleteI guess it's the cyclical nature of the business, but hopefully more will come in pilot season. Currently there's more things going on in Toronto and Vancouver though, and I'm not too sure the fact that HST has been taken away in Vancouver will be positive for the film industry. So I think you're in a pretty good position, just keep working at it! I guess we always think the grass is always greener on the other side :)
RE: hitgirl33
ReplyDeleteHi there! Thank you for the nice note and for sharing your experience with the industry in Vancouver.
One suggestion I would have for Toronto would be to make sure that you have an agent that is ready to send you out on auditions - whether it be your Vancouver agent or a Toronto one - before you come here. It's a little more difficult to get seen by Casting Directors if you are not represented. Being on Casting Workbook does help though as most of their stuff is posted on there. There are also many indie and student films being shot in the city all year round so you can still definitely audition with or without an agent!
Toronto has quite a few law/crime/cop shows being shot currently, so if that is your hit it would be a good place to be. From what I understand, Vancouver is better for the late teens/early 20's actors, so it depends where you fit in. It could also be a case of "the grass is always greener" syndrome so take my advice with a grain of salt. :)
Feel free to email me if you have any other questions!