Welcome!
Over the years, I have developed a thorough and result-oriented
Business of Acting Seminar Empowerment Series which, along with
training, provides an effective structure for the accomplishment
of tangible results in the industry. This Seminar Empowerment Series
is more than a "know how" or a presentation of pertinent "data";
It is a realistic & thorough investigation into the "blind spots"
that often keep us from results & accomplishment.
Please take a moment to answer these specific questions. This questionnaire
is designed as a reality check into important aspects of your pursuits.
Pursuit makes the man. Please give yourself plenty of time to answer.
Do you have
a picture that represents you strongly.
YesNo
Do you have
a good professional looking resume?
YesNo
Are your headshots
& resume reproduced in large numbers?
YesNo
Do you have representation? Agent or manager?
YesNo
How often do you see them or talk to them?
no agent once a month weekly 2x week
Daily
Are you in
a thorough consistent acting training?
YesNo
Do you read
scripts or plays? Do you go to the theatre? Movies?
YesNo
Are you in
any union, SAG, AFTRA, SEG, AEA, other?
YesNo
How many industry
people including agents, casting directors, producers know you?
None
1-3
4-6 7-10 10 & up
How many industry
people including agents, casting directors, producers know your
work?
None
1-3
4-6 7-10 10 & up
How much money
did you make this year acting?
None
upto $7,500 upto $25,000
upto $75,000 Over $75,000
How much money
did you make last year acting?
None
upto $7,500 upto $25,000
upto $75,000 Over $75,000
How long have
you been pursuing acting?
Just started 1 year 1-3 years 3-10 years A lifetime
How many auditions
have you gone on this year? The past month? The past 3 months?
None 1-5 6-15 16-30 Over 30
Do you keep
a log of who you know in the business? Do you keep a log on your
conversations?
YesNo
Do you keep
a log of auditions you go on? What was the last job you booked?
YesNo
Is your wardrobe
appropriate to the pursuit of your career? Is your "look"
in demand?
YesNo
Do you possess
special skills that you practice regularly? Sports, languages...?
YesNo
Do you watch
the TV shows you might be cast in? Do you know if you're pursuing
film, TV, commercials, theatre...?
YesNo
How many hours/tasks
do you spend/perform a day/week on your acting career? Be specific.
Hours Tasks
Do you talk
about your career? What do you say about it and to whom?
YesNo
How many people
know that you're pursuing acting...be very specific?
Who are the
close people who support you in acting...how many are there?
partner parents children
siblings friends/roommates no one How many?
Do you have
a coach/manager other than yourself who coaches you regularly and
manages your progress/manages any breakdowns/problem areas as they
occur?
YesNo
Are
you financially stable? Are you financially stable enough to invest
a minimum of $400 per month in your career consistently?
YesNo
Do you have
time/a life style that permits you to audition/pursue a career?
YesNo
If you were
offered a series/soap/movie on location for a large sum of money
could you leave next week?
YesNo
What acting
work sources do you presently have or know of?
Trade Papers Agent
Casting directors Producers Directors
Film Makers
Are you prepared/willing
to move and/or travel to pursue a career? Or go where the work is?
YesNo
Do you have
a plan? Having a plan makes a huge difference: what is your plan
of action?
YesNo
How much time
a week do you devote planning your career? Hours? Do you schedule
that time or act as you go?
No plans 1-5 hours
6-10 hours 10 or more hours
How's your
health/well being/physical shape?
Top form Very good Average Need improvement Terrible
Please make a list of sacrifices you're willing to make in order to pursue your acting career. Make a list also of the ones you're not willing to make. Be as specific as possible.
Who are the people you can call for support at any time when things are not going your way? Please list them.
Make a specific list of: 1)Your assets/attributes/qualities pertaining to the pursuit of acting 2)Your faults/weaknesses/drawbacks.
Write a list of all your considerations/reservations/fears concerning the pursuit of your career.
Describe what you would like to see happen in your career. What do you see is missing right now?
What do you have at stake in pursuing acting? Please be specific.
If most
of your answers were YES congratulations! You are
on the right track. Keep up the good work!
If most of your answers were NO you need help to start and by
now you probably agree.
