Okay, this new actor in town, fresh out of college, so new he is unpacking boxes as we speak, just booked EIGHT DAYS in a principle role, not some sad Extra stuff, on a major TV network show on his first audition with his new agency -- I will spare the details because its his story to tell and hes probably too pro already to squeal and shout about it anyway (until maybe its wrapped). Comes on the heels of my talk about all the secret seekers in town that bemuse me who hop from place to place in vain: The secrets over there, No, now its over there, Its this seminar, No, that one, hes from L.A.! Hes gotta know, on and on, bouncing like fleas from one of my pups to another. Want to know the Secret, folks? Its not Rocket Science. And, no, its not Beginners Luck either -- because I witnessed it in this case, from start to finish to whatever is next for this talented guy. Heres how it happened, plain and simple, all in the last couple of months: 1. The Luck part (theres always a little): his sister in NYC submitted to the agency with whom I am helping with talent. She was out of state so that wouldnt work but I asked who the guy was playing the brother in the clip she sent. Turns out it was her real brother and she got him to get in touch. (He made that luck, by the way; he wrote that clip for himself and his sister and both was good in it). 2. He SHOWED UP (many, if not most, dont). On time and glad to be there. 3. He was PREPARED (many, if not most, arent, no matter how much they protest to the contrary). I mean really really prepared, made a three page scene ready to shoot upon arrival (and knew that was expected) . And not in terms of knowing lines but knowing what he wanted to do with them. Headshot just in case, resume in good shape, just plain prepared, even for potential traffic. 4. He ADAPTED and took direction (many, if not most, cant) and had fun doing it. All while honoring his original intentions. 5. He TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY by sticking around and reading with some other actors, sealing the deal with each read (many, if not most, would be out of there, on to their next errand). He was, in short, a blast to work with. And a pro. 6. He was signed on the spot and was GRACIOUS to all who helped him get there and still is (many, if not most, well... you get the point). 7. Most important, the part I wasnt witness to: he clearly did ALL OF THE ABOVE when he got his first opportunity to read in person for a major casting director on a major show. SHOWED UP, PREPARED, ADAPTED to the director (three different takes), TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OP even though he wasnt even living here yet and had to drive in, and was/is GRACIOUS to me, to his agent, to all involved in this cool break right off the bat. He had almost nothing on his resume, no reel, no Mixers or networking, none of the stuff folks keep worrying about (Thats the secret!). And hes already achieved something that many, if not most, actors in town never get to experience. Again... Its. Not. Rocket. Science, Folks. Do Good Work, as my old teach used to say. And dont f*** up! (the best advice I ever got in L.A.) And if this pisses you off, theres probably some good reason you might want to explore... over there somewhere. In the meantime, I will happily take (and find) 20 more of this actor instead. Congrats, Matty! Be proud of this!
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 22:33:40 +0000
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