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Wait. You’re saying these are the best books for actors? Where is Uta Hagen? Where is a Right to Speak? Do you know anything?! I know, I know. Your formal training probably created a solid bookshelf of manuals on voice, speech, emotional prep and the like. The 5 books I’m recommending are for after you’ve…
Read moreWear your own clothes For your first film, short or feature, you should be trying to minimize your budget wherever possible. Your first film should be shot in a location you can use for free, with clothes you can get for free (i.e. your clothes, the clothes of your cast members). If there’s something specific…
Read moreAs infertility awareness week comes to a close, I’d like to share my story. We’re approaching the 2-year-mark of our baby #2 TTC journey. Yes, we already have one child- one beautiful, clever, magical child. A child who came to us easily, so we never experienced initial infertility. I have to imagine secondary infertility isn’t…
Read moreBefore the Air Force started telling me where to live, my husband and I lived in Brooklyn. I had a solid 7 months of auditioning, working multiple jobs, and living the traditional aspiring actress life in the city. Most of the children I nannied were in elementary school, but there was one little baby in…
Read moreLet’s get real. Whether it’s the stress of your reflux-y baby ruining a bodysuit that your great-great-grandmother wore, or the complaints of itchy wool, dressing your kids in vintage clothing everyday is not the most practical way to live. Personally, I believe parenting is hard enough and like to take the easy way out as…
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A few summers ago, I picked up this cheap hat before going to the pool. I believe it was from Wal-Mart, and it was less than $5. I’ve been wanting to get a cute hat to replace it, but as we are currently aggressively paying off our student loans, I knew I wouldn’t be buying…
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Building a wardrobe for auditions is important, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! You likely have pieces in your closet that you already wear for most of your auditions or callbacks, but let’s take a look at my general list of clothing items I think every actress should have in her closet. -white…
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Surprise! Two weeks ago, in the middle of the night, my water broke. Less than 6 hours later, my breech baby was delivered via c-section and my dream of becoming a mother came true. My heart swelled and I was on cloud 9. From the time we arrived at the hospital, everything felt surreal. I…
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