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If, after reading the book, you have a question about the business of acting, send it to us at questions@TheBusinessoOfActing.com or post your question in our Blog Forum.
Answers to questions will be posted on the Business of Acting Blog.
You can also sign up to receive notifications of new Blog postings as they occur. Here is just a sample of some of the questions that readers have sent in, along with our responses to their comments and inquiries.
I attended a seminar you held about the business of acting. You talk a lot about the importance of an actor's behavior. Does it really matter that much?
Andrew M.
Santa Monica, California
It sure does, Andrew. I have seen many a good actor lose out on an opportunity that they really could of and should of had had simply because of an attitude they carried into the audition that didn't belong there. It happens a lot. My advice: Leave your ego at home; let your talent speak for itself.
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I read your article in Back Stage West about business plans for actors. I found it very helpful, but can't they be hard to stick to?
Angela K.
Van Nuys, California
Don't let yourself become distracted from your objectives, Angela, and your personal business plan will serve you well. Sometimes the urge to rush things along may temp you to fast forward through some of the routine parts, but don't do it. It's a work in progress, just like you. Stick to it.
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I've been in the business for a while now, but things don't seem to be happening the way I want them to. Do you think it's time to fire my agent?
Dale R., White Plains, New York
That's the last thing you should do, Dale. Start with a self-evaluation of where you are now and where you want to be later, and objectively consider what you can do differently to bring about the changes you wish. When actors feel stuck, it usually has nothing to do with their agent or manager. Most times, what's needed is a heart-to-heart with one's self and a clean slate on which to draft a master plan for how to you plan to achieve the goals you set for yourself. In The Business of Acting, there is an entire chapter about business plans for actors, along with templates of interactive forms you can copy and use to help you get started. Give it a try and I'm sure you'll be surprised at how clear, how motivated and how focused you will become.
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I have been reading a lot in the trades lately about new regulations that managers will have to abide by. When do they go into effect?
Kristen W., Los Angeles, California
There has been a lot of talk about the need for regulation of managers for a number of reasons, Kristen. But there have been no new laws yet enacted nor regulations put into place that would impact the business of talent management … yet. In The Business of Acting, you'll find an entire chapter devoted to the topic of the business of talent representation which goes into the subject in great detail, so check that out. You might also want to read "The Business of Acing Blog." You can access it from the menu item button on the left side of your screen or through direct links at the top of this page.
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