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It’s our pandemic-versary. here’s a vibe check.

Anyone else feel really weird right now? Anyone? Not just me. Okay, cool. I think there has just been this weird energy and start to 2021. I kind of was expecting it. It didn't take me completely by surprise. But I feel like there's been just a collective exhaustion, which we've been feeling since the pandemic started almost a year ago.

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the 3 things actors get wrong with marketing

To compete in today’s modern entertainment industry as an actor, you need to be actively marketing yourself through social media, your website, networking online, and creating your own content. But it can be seriously overwhelming if you haven’t been trained on how to navigate the marketing world successfully.

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10 ways to beat the entertainment industry’s perfection problem

We’ve got a serious perfection problem in the entertainment industry and it’s coming at the expense of our health. The idea that we must present the “perfect actor life” is dangerous. It weasels into our minds and can lead us to ignore the continual work that all humans need to be healthy: focusing on our personal growth and wellbeing. 

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Tips For Actors With Anxiety

Anxiety & panic disorder can affect creative minds intensely. I've experienced it & so have many people I love. It can range from frustrating to scary, and fleeting to never-ending. ⁠I’m sharing four ways I ease anxiety whether in the audition room or in every day life.

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the actor’s guide to breaking into a new market

So, you’ve decided on a new city to move to in the hopes of taking your acting career to the next level. This is exciting! What comes next? How can a total newcomer to a city break in, get connected, and set up for success? We’re going to break down the top tips you need to know to break into a new market with ease (and hopefully some fun, too).

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never question your emails to agents again

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been stressed out over writing an email in your acting career…oh all of you too? Whew. Glad we realized we’re not alone on that one. Emails are vital to the working actor’s life these days, and yet it’s another thing that they just don’t teach as part of your acting education in university or class. (Don’t worry, that’s why you have us at Beyond Acting!). 

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The Actor Superpower You Didn't Know You Had

The reasons why we sign up for the actor’s life may vary, but there’s one thing I know that we’re all constantly seeking the answer for...”How do I make it as an actor? How do I get closer to what I want?” This article is all about unlocking the inner power we all have to make our wildest dreams a reality!

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intimate scenes: tips for actors from auditions to set

Let’s be real. For many of us, intimate scenes can come with a lot of emotions and questions. Nerves, fear, self-judgement, it’s a lot. But whether you have zero reservations and are ready for anything or have a lot of anxiety surrounding intimate scenes, it’s important to understand your rights on set when shooting these scenes.

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how to go From Quarantine to Auditioning

If you’re like me, we’ve all been couch potatoes the last few months. But auditions are slowly starting to come back - will you be ready? I’m going to share 5 key steps that I’ve been taking to go from quarantine to auditioning again.

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5 red flags in talent agency contracts

You’ve snagged the attention of new representation, yay! But before you can get to work you need to make sure the contract that you’re signing is a fair one. Learn the red flags to look for in talent agency contracts and how to keep your acting career safe.

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