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Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Redheaded Actress

The Redheaded Actress — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:17 +0000

True, true, lady. I wish the Posers would get out of the way and stop making the rest of us look bad!

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Redheaded Actress

The Redheaded Actress — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:09:44 +0000

Thanks for reading and following along, Tony! Good to have you!

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Redheaded Actress

The Redheaded Actress — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:09:20 +0000

Thanks, Newbie!

Comment on Ear-Opening Experience by The Reflective Artist

The Reflective Artist — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:16:22 +0000

I LOVELOVELOVE that you are taking this course, and am so excited to see what your final product is. I think it’s only made better by the fact that you are so passionate about this style of entertainment.

There are a surprising number of radio plays and broadcasts from America that are available for purchase via Amazon, which was how I actually started listening to the Lux Radio Theater broadcasts, which are great for so many reasons I won’t get into here. And of course iTunes has a number of BBC Radio Dramas for purchase–that’s how I found the Mighty Boosh and Mitchell and Webb.

With the growing popularity of podcast interviews and dialogues (and that ever wonderful niche of NPR listeners out there), how can radio drama *not* have a place in American culture? I think, however, there’s a lot of work to be done to make this form **more visible in performance entertainment culture right now.** But with the currently HIGH marketability on nostalgia, perhaps this country is ready for a Radio Drama Revolution.

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Ear-Opening Experience « The Green Room — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:55 +0000

[...] I mentioned in a previous blog, one of my goals in 2012 is to write and perform in a radio drama. To that end, I’m taking a [...]

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Newbie Actor

The Newbie Actor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:28:32 +0000

As Twitter would say, #agyst. Nice goin, redhead! So proud of all the work you’re putting in. Actors who aren’t doing something along the lines of this, are not here for real. Recently an actor told me, “I’m just trying to survive,” blamed a couple things on the economy, and told me she didn’t audition because she hated it. I knew the sad subtext, but kept it to myself.

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by Tony Rossi

Tony Rossi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:14:56 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. I’m surrounded by these types of people in Chicago and I can’t stand it. “I’ve been slacking lately” seems to be an excuse that everyone uses, when really they should be saying “I don’t have to motivation to turn this into a career.”

It’s both satisfying and inspiring to read about dedicated artists such as yourselves. Keep up the hard work!

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Practical Artist

The Practical Artist — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:52:44 +0000

I hope this post reaches the people it needs to; I hear so many people who say “I’m an Actor” but can’t even remember the last audition they attended, don’t have decent headshots, and/or refuse to take class. I believe these Posers are why “civilians” believe all actors to be so lazy. Being an Actor – being anything in this crazy Industry – takes a dedication that exceeds “reasonable” work hours. One must endure the survival job for financial security, but work at their Artistic Career with the same fervor and determination you’ve just described. You, Redhead, are an Actor. This career – practiced properly – demands respect.

Comment on Happy First Birthday To The Green Room Blog! by Kat

Kat — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:53:57 +0000

Happy belated birthday, Green Room Blog! I love reading the stories of fellow actors and get inspired by everyone’s wisdom and encouragement.

Comment on The Actor Work Week: 40 Hours? by The Debutante Actor

The Debutante Actor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:25:51 +0000

Oh my word, for a while after I finished my apprenticeship it went like this:

M-F

8am-9am Workout for photo shoot
10 am-6 pm Christmas Carol rehearsal
6 pm-8pm audition prep/submissions
9-11 Miler High Life promotions (Hey. It’s the champagne of beers.)

Total Hours 65

Sat

9-12 Teach theatre classes
3 pm-2 am Cater dinner for President Bush Sr (Thank you, philadelphia)

Total hours 14

Sun

3-9 Callback

Total hours 6

Now that includes survival jobs, but not auditions and photoshoots. That’s an 85 hour work week–what am I a lawyer? I have a much better balance now, but yeah, especially if you are supporting yourself in a big city, actors are definitely NOT lazy.