The Working Actor Show

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Georgie King and Pierce Connelly are a couple and business partners with experience in TV, film and theatre. Co-founders of The Acting Warehouse, an organisation dedicated to helping you achieve turning your passion for acting into a full-time career, they are here to guide you to get out there, find opportunities and land roles.

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A Day in Our Lives

Mon, 22 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT

As jobbing actors, what is a day like for Georgie and Pierce? What is the effect of a non-linear choice of career on day to day living? Georgie and Pierce share the working actor’s day including

frequency of work, job applications, staying in contact with their network, their work and social life, hobbies, and second jobs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Applying for at least five jobs a day is a good benchmark for frequency of work.
Expect your work and social life to meld to some extent.
Sharing non-acting friendships, jobs or hobbies can create some breathing space away from the sometimes pressure filled acting career.
Try not to let other people make you feel bad for choosing your career over your social life.
Do not compare milestones with those in other careers.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I would say at the moment I’m consistently playing two roles a month’-Georgie

‘Often when you’re working a more traditional job you’ve got your work life and personal life and they’re very separate. So many times with acting they just merge as one.’-Pierce

‘It struck me that people who aren’t in the acting industry don’t know these things. They don’t know that people need an agent to perhaps take it into the next step of their career.’-Georgie

‘Are we going to accept that our bloody car insurance is going to be higher if we put ‘actor’ or ‘entertainer’ down on our insurance policy?’-Georgie

‘Don’t let acting stump what you want to do.’-Georgie

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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Georgie King and Pierce Connelly are a couple and business partners with experience in TV, film and theatre. Co-founders of The Acting Warehouse, an organisation dedicated to helping you achieve turning your passion for acting into a full-time career, they are here to guide you to get out there, find opportunities and land roles.

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Do You HAVE To Go to Drama School ?

Mon, 15 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce speak of the traditional and rather old-fashioned idea that all actors must have attended Drama School. What advantages, if any, does Drama School offer and how is it regarded by the industry? Listen in and find out if that blank space at the top of your CV has any bearing on your ability to work in acting.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

While Drama School used to be the main route to an acting career, it is no longer essential but optional.
Most Casting Directors, especially in the screen world, only care about talent.
Drama School as a route to an agent is also a red herring. You should not approach agents until you have established some professional credits.
Have an open mindset to learning. While working, you are always training.
There is no need to feel less than those that have attended Drama School.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There’s this whole thing about; “If I don’t go to Drama School I’m not going to get cast because they don’t trust me, they don’t know that I can act.”’-Pierce

‘If you spent as much time working on your acting career as you would have spent in Drama School by the time that 3 year mark rolls around, guaranteed, you would have done some pretty incredible things.’-Pierce

‘You can make waves without crashing and shouting about. You can make things move without having to yell and scream about it.’-Georgie

‘Now more than ever we are seeing an acceptance and encouragement of individuality and bringing a unique spin to things.’-Pierce

‘When it comes down to the crux of it, but out of everybody, I may not have an agent, I may not have the best showreel in the game, I may not have trained at all but I’m still on the same film set and the Director is happy with what I’ve done.’-Georgie

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How to Reset after Spending Time in a Role

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Occupying a role can be stressful and takes full concentration so it can be difficult to unwind when the cameras stop rolling and the job is complete. Georgie and Pierce share their tips on how to get out of a character as effectively as you get into one.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you have an intense scene to perform do not be surprised if it takes a while for your adrenaline to subside.
Set time and activities into your schedule that help you unwind.
Consider your day and what you found difficult during it.
Occupy yourself with a task or hobby that requires concentration and distracts your mind.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Even if you’re not playing a mean character, sometimes just being in intense scenes or scenes, in general, can really take it out of you.’-Georgie

‘It’s so important that you give yourself that time to unwind and give your body the time to catch up as well because it is exhausting.’-Pierce

‘I think doing things that you consciously have to make an effort to do can really focus you in a way that nothing else can.’-Georgie

‘Energy, it flows, and if you are keeping bottled up within you, you will need an outlet.’-Pierce

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What Scares US About Acting ?

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce lift the veil on their deepest and darkest fears in the acting profession. Often people don’t like to discuss their worries about the job for fear that it will make them less desirable to hire, but as in all professions, everyone has nerve-wracking areas that they find a challenge. Listen to Georgie and Pierce’s worries and their tips on how to battle a bugbear.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The more time you spend outside your comfort zone the better.
Fear is inevitable, it’s how you deal with that fear that moves you forward.
It is important to know the difference between something that is scaring you and something that is scaring you for the right reason.
Fear of judgement can be a common fear in acting but for the most part, acting is fairly free of judgemental people.
Some of the best scenes have been accomplished through mishaps and mistakes.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Personally, I find if I’m a bit nervous about whether I can do something it’s a sign for me that I should be doing it.’-Georgie

‘If it’s too scary, if it’s too much it’s ok to walk away from, there’s no shame in that, but recognise all the things you’re going to miss out on if you do.’-Georgie

‘My fears, in an acting sense, mostly revolve around fear of failure I’d say and, to be fair, I think this is the case for quite a lot of things outside of acting as well.’-Pierce

‘Acting is about making mistakes and it’s about getting a little bit messy and I always like to think of it as like a toddler at nursery and you’re slapping your hands in bits of paint and chucking it on a canvas.’-Georgie

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Investing in Yourself as An Actor

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMT

This episode is about investing in yourself as an actor and working on continuous self-improvement and support to facilitate your career. Where should you be spending your hard-earned cash to get the most out of the advantages it will present and what are the most cost-effective ways of making those investments? Georgie and Pierce detail where your money and efforts should be going to increase your chances of moving forwards in your acting career.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Ignore the stigma of not going to Drama School and, unless you feel you want to specialise in musical theatre, there are other opportunities to train.
Educate yourself on how to market yourself and how to work profitably and understand that this will include networking.
If you do invest in an agent, do your research and make sure they are right for you.
Look after your mental health. Consider therapy for introspection and to deal with the pressures of the acting world. Your mindset is key.
Books and courses on Marketing and how to treat yourself as a brand can be as insightful as acting classes.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You don’t have to go to University, you don’t have to go to Drama School to be an actor and lots and lots of very successful actors prove that.’-Georgie

‘Acting is 20% of the job of an actor. You don’t get to act as much as you do get to apply for jobs and chat to people about jobs and make connections.’-Georgie

‘You could be the best actor on the planet but unless you know how to sell yourself, unless you know how to get in the right room and unless you know who to speak with and how to build connections you won’t get very far.’-Pierce

‘You can take every course under the sun and be an absolute pro, but if you’ve not walked onto that film set, it’s so different in practice than it is in theory.’-Georgie

‘If you knew that you had to get a new showreel scene done because your old ones were rubbish, you wouldn’t have booked that holiday, you would have booked in the showreel. Same with headshots.’-Pierce

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Is Acting a Career or a Lifestyle ?

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Pierce and Georgie discuss if acting is a career, lifestyle or, possibly, both. There may be no definitive answer but listen in to find out if a life in acting can mean a change in lifestyle whether you are supplementing already varied passions with acting as just one of many interests or embracing it as a full-time job.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

There is a lot of stigma around choosing acting as a career but it is sustainable as long as you know how to take the steps to turn it from a passion into a profession.
There is pressure on holidays and other commitments in life as you may need to prioritise work availability.
You must set firm boundaries and ensure you do not burn yourself out by accepting every single job that comes your way.
Practice gratitude to break your scarcity mindset.
Where you live is not as big a restriction on your career as you think.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There’s so much stigma about pursuing acting as a career. It’s often made out to feel like it’s not a real job or it doesn’t have value for some unknown reason.’-Pierce

‘It’s really important to remember that just because you are getting opportunities and people are helping you to get those opportunities, it’s good to be grateful but it doesn’t mean you have to bend over backwards and do things you don’t want to do.”-Georgie

‘It just goes to show that no matter where you live chances are that if you do take the decision to move to London, Manchester, Birmingham, wherever your closest media hub is, if you are a new actor chances are you’re going to end up working outside of those places anyway.’-Pierce

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How to Build The RIGHT Connections as a New Actor

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce discuss a really important topic when starting as a new actor. How do you stand out on set and make the right connections and end up working with the same teams over and over again? Find out how to create consistency and create an attractive catalogue of work and a supportive network to provide you with ongoing opportunities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

It’s not about having a certain method of making connections, it’s just about being you.
Be likeable and try not to offend to make yourself easy to work with. Try not to be too blunt but be open and honest.
Be a good part of the team and don’t frustrate your workmates.
Connections are made more out of the workplace. Join social invitations.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Because I was so nervous I was quiet and I just wasn’t myself. ’-Georgie

‘It’s ok to have opinions, it’s great to have opinions but read the room. Understand and know when to not say stuff.’-Georgie

‘There are going to be people who are difficult to work with and I think it’s important to remember that in that moment why you’re doing this but also remember that you’re part of the team.’-Pierce

‘I think it’s about knowing how to converse and when to converse.’-Georgie

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The Ins & Outs of Travelling For Work as An Actor

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce examine a practical aspect of acting that very few consider before they start working in the industry, accommodation. This can be an incredibly stressful consideration, especially with the differing requirements of time and location that come with the job, so Georgie and Pierce are here to give you a head start on keeping a roof over your head while you are working.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Many lower-budget projects may ask you to front the cost of accommodation yourself.
Think outside the box to keep the cost down. Airbnb, camper vans, caravans and tents are all viable options depending on the project.
If you’re on a shoot in a house or flat, have a word with the production team to see if you can stay there.
If you are a theatre actor you can use sites like Theatredigsbooker.com to find accommodation.
Always check with production for info on where to stay.

BEST MOMENTS
‘I highly recommend that if you can drive, do it, because as an actor it just opens so many doors.’-Georgie
‘You might be able to afford it, but is it worth the value? And then you’ve got to think about food and stuff. They might feed you on set, but that depends on how long you’re shooting for.’-Georgie
‘I think one of the most underutilised hacks is just to have a chat with the producers or production team if a scene’s being shot in an apartment to see if you can stay there.’-Pierce
‘Get yourself a good suitcase as well. If you do have to travel, whether it be to the far reaches of the country, then just be prepared for that, so try and make your suitcases fit all the dimension restrictions of the travel companies.’-Pierce

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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Georgie King and Pierce Connelly are a couple and business partners with experience in TV, film and theatre. Co-founders of The Acting Warehouse, an organisation dedicated to helping you achieve turning your passion for acting into a full-time career, they are here to guide you to get out there, find opportunities and land roles.

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How Does Every Role Change You as An Actor ?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Every time you embrace a role in your career whether it be on stage or screen you will change a little as a person as you carry that character and your experiences with you. You visit the same emotions as your character feels to achieve the finest acting performance you can, so how does this affect you while inhabiting those motivations and what do you take with you when you stop? What experiences can you expect in the acting environment that will help you grow as an actor?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The body cannot tell what is real and what’s not and physiological responses to the emotions being acted can take their toll.
You are going to have off days and your on-set experiences are going to affect you going forward, for better or worse.
Smaller roles often mean you feel less entitled to guidance and support.
Rehearsals are important. Give them your all. It is your chance to contextualise and refine your performance.
Don’t be afraid to change your methods and your opinions as you grow your experience.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There is a reason why we struggle with it and it’s because we are actually going through it.’ – Georgie

‘I didn’t want to ask for extra support because I knew how stressful that particular scene was going to be for the other actors and for the production team. Looking back now I wish I did because we probably could have worked on the character quite a lot.’ – Pierce

‘If your playing one of those standard day player type roles it can be really difficult to explore that character.’ – Pierce

‘I think there are a lot of people who feel very similar, that they are going to get judged if they give their all in a rehearsal.’ – Georgie

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Things We Wish We Knew Before We Started Acting

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Hindsight is a marvellous thing. Georgie and Pierce are here to share theirs to inform you before you enter the world of acting, so you can avoid the pitfalls they had to encounter. Elegantly swerve all these problems thanks to Georgie and Pierce, from the difference between stage and screen to dealing with the taxman.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Tax! When you are self-employed and employed somewhere else filing your tax return is incredibly complicated. Try to understand taxes as much as you can.
Buy a good suitcase. You are going to need it for the travelling involved in acting.
Understand the importance of networking and relationships.
There is no particular method or process for acting. Find your method.
There is a big difference between screen acting and stage acting.
Editing can make or break a performance.
Have a good support network to deal with the emotional side of acting.
You are not going to get an agent straight away. It takes time to build up experience and material.

BEST MOMENTS

‘HMRC, if you’re listening, I dislike you intensely right now!’ – Georgie

‘People don’t want to work with people who are going to be a pain in the arse. They want to work with someone that can show up pretty much at any time of day.’ – Georgie

‘Every character you take on is going to become a little part of you. You’re going to change ever-so-slightly as a person with each project that you take on.’ – Pierce

‘It’s not down to the agent to find all the opportunities for you. If you sign with a great agent, yes it’s their job to get you in the right rooms, pitch you, sell you as a fantastic actor.’ – Pierce

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Horrible Set Stories

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Grab yourself a comforting hot drink and a cushion to hide behind. Here come Georgie and Pierce with some horrible set stories. A collection of gruesome, embarrassing, awkward and hilarious stories of on-set shenanigans, difficulties and disasters! Here is a peek behind the curtain of the industry to ready you for the kind of days you are going to face as a working actor on set.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Sometimes you are going to walk onto a set and it will be diabolical.
From unexpected building projects, noisy rivers, leaky roofs, and many other spoilers of sound design, delays and difficulties spring aplenty to challenge your projects.
Never succumb to ‘fix it in post’! Always fix it on camera in person if possible.
Indie projects can take years to be edited and finally produced and many times do not appear due to a lack of funding, manpower or expertise.
Three-pin plug gory story warning!! Cancelled locations! Costume malfunctions! Out-of-control livestock! Handcuffs!

BEST MOMENTS

‘Naturally, as you’re going through, there are so many mishaps and slip-ups and funny things that happen throughout the time that you are on different sets.’ – Pierce

‘One thing we didn’t realise, and we saw this before we booked it, there was a river running past the property. Turns out, of all things, it ran underneath the house that we were filming in.’ – Pierce

‘Unfortunately, the risk that you take is that a lot of smaller projects you won’t get back for ages, if at all.’ – Georgie

‘We were still shooting midday scenes when the sun had basically set and there was hardly any light at all. And they were like ‘oh it’s ok, we’ll fix it in post’. You can’t quite replace the sun in post!’ – Pierce

‘Even if I was to explain this in a really gentle way and go ‘Well, I’m an actor and I was working on a film and I had to be handcuffed to a bed’. You could say it was a horror film; they're still going to think it’s not that sort of film. They’re gonna think it’s a particular type of film.’ - Georgie

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The Realities of The Industry with West-End Legend Joel Montague

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Georgie and Pierce gain insight into the acting world from West End star Joel Montague’s first-hand experience. Joel Montague is a professional actor from London. He has his own production company in the North West named Curtain Call Productions. There, he directs and choreographs his own shows. Joel is experienced in voiceover, theatre, music videos, commercials and comedy. He is also skilled in tap, jive, jazz, ballet, Latin American, and Breakdancing.

A graduate of The Guilford School of Acting, Joel has had stage experience in newer musical productions like Sister Act, Hamilton and School of Rock as well as all-time musical classics like Funny Girl, Carousel and The Producers.

Georgie, Pierce and Joel talk about how he has gotten so far in the industry, drama school, the nature of musical theatre, time off when working in musicals, method and context, and modern diversity in the industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Joel attributes his success to ‘luck’ in terms of his compatible talent, in-sync timetables and availability, and faith in his abilities and personality.
His aunt and mother ran an acting school and so Joel was introduced to acting and dance at a very young age he then attended The Guilford School of Acting when older.
Acting is still a hard graft. There are aspects of the industry that you are not going to like and that are repetitive and boring. It’s not all glamorous.
The character process is just as involved and complicated as film work but should be kept in context with the material and the storytelling primarily.
Joel feels that the acting world is becoming more diverse. Hamilton, for instance, has changed the way musicals are viewed.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s a hard world. It is wonderful. I think it is definitely an industry that is most likely to be compared to a rollercoaster. The highs can be very high and the lows can be very low.’ – Joel

‘Do you think that (Drama School) gave you any sort of particular, not ‘leg up', but what particular way do you think it has helped you in the industry.’ – Georgie

‘I would say if you get to 17 and you don’t know what to do, I would say apply for drama school because it’s like that University element taking it off your hands for two or three years. But some people just bite the bullet and just go for it and go to open calls.’ – Joel

‘As an actor, your main aim first is the storytelling, regardless of what the character is, the storytelling aspect is key.’ – Joel

‘The thing that so many actors get caught up in when they are starting out is feeling like they have to have these processes and techniques to go through for every single character but a lot of it does come down to figuring out what works for you because at the end of the day, it’s your performance, it’s your vision of that role.’ – Pierce

‘This is one thing that I find very difficult. You are attacked for not knowing information that you never knew.’ – Joel

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Q&A with Industry-Leading Agent Nina Malone

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we meet Nina Malone, Talent Agent at IAG (Identity Agency Group). In 2006, IAG burst on the scene as a response to the lack of diversity across Screen, Television and Film. Almost two decades later, IAG has now established itself as the leading talent agency representing the very best in diverse, groundbreaking talent across Theatre, Television and Film, both in the UK and globally. Their award-winning actors have been recognised by major awards such as the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, Olivier Awards, British Independent Film Awards and EE Rising Star Awards to name a few, and have claimed lead roles in major Hollywood productions.

Georgie and Pierce ask Nina about herself and her role as an agent, how she became an agent, how to get in front of a casting director, communicating with agents, what an agent is looking for, how to approach an agent, the relevance of age, diversity, nine to five jobs, and scouting for talent.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The IDSA Talent Division specialises in developing emerging actors from the Identity School of Acting.
Nina used to be an actor so has insight into the perspective of this side of the industry.
If you are not getting results with good headshots and showreel, consider having a voice reel and taking a second look at your Spotlight to perfect it by adding useful skills outside of acting, and work out where the disconnection is with your current material.
Honest communication with an agent is essential. You still have to keep up a consistent level of effort.
The best way of contacting an agent is a succinct email with links to your material.
It does not matter your age when you start as an actor, but you do require the time to put the effort into your new career.
Nina has plenty of talent that has full-time jobs. As long as submissions are back before the deadline and you can spare the time, it doesn’t matter.
Know that you have done your best work when you go for a job.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I was talented. So I’ve been on the other side longer than I’ve been an agent. I loved my agents and I always felt connected, protected, supported and I just had a really good relationship with them.’ – Nina

‘I suppose it gives you a really quite unique position in that you understand where the actors are coming from because you’ve been there yourself, so you understand the fears, the worries, the doubts…’- Georgie

‘I prefer you to ask me questions and I prefer you to tell me the truth because further down the line it will just collapse at some point. So I would never push anybody to do a tape they didn’t want to.’ – Nina

‘It is quite a move, taking on an agent, and the projects that can come your way can be of a certain calibre. So make sure this is something that you’re ready for.’ – Nina

‘It’s not easy for anybody. It’s just a hard industry to be in. Starting younger can give you advantages but it also means the horrible cliches of child actors, you’re also battling that as well.’ – Nina

‘We are getting asked more questions about authenticity, personality, gender, experience, lived experience, more than ever.’ – Nina

‘We work in a profession where emotions are our job. If we are not in touch with those and we don’t understand them then that can be really difficult.’ – Georgie

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Navigating The Industry With Casting Director Tree Petts

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Georgie and Pierce chat with Tree Petts, an award-winning casting director, founder of the Casting Directors Association, and owner of her own casting company Tree Petts Casting. She has worked with some of the world’s foremost directors, including Michael Gracey, of The Greatest Showman, over ten times. Tree specialises in casting Films, Commercials, Photographic, Branded Content, and is known for her knowledge, enthusiasm and abundant energy. As an specialist in casting and over 20 years of experience in all areas of the industry, Tree is an expert on what you can expect as you pursue your acting career,

She talks to Georgie and Pierce about her early career in acting, how to stand out on a Casting List, how commercials differ from dramatic roles, how to make contact and get yourself noticed, and answers many questions on the busy world of Casting.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Tree worked as an actor for 15 years before becoming a Casting director specialising in Advertising.
Headshots are very important because casting sheets list hundreds of applicants per role so your headshot is the first thing to catch a casting director's eye.
In commercials the casting director considers more people for a role than in dramatic roles. This is because there are more people that need to agree with the choice in advertising than just a handful in drama, so they have to have more options.
Casting sites are very convenient for casting Directors to access so ensure your presence on them. When contacting a Casting Director, e-mail is best and keep attachments and links to absolutely essential only.
Keep sending your emails and keep plugging away at it. Catching a Casting Directors eye can just be a matter of luck, so increase your presence with regular contact and presence on casting sites and any acting based social media.
Learn from the experience of casting even if you don’t get the role. Live casting gives you a good idea of what to expect and can provide you with valuable interaction with casting Directors.
If you need the basis of a regular wage try to acquire a job within the industry because you get to learn the intricacies while you work.

BEST MOMENTS

‘For about 15 years I was an actor. I find it really helps with casting because I know where actors are coming from, I know the nerves.’ – Tree

‘You need to have a picture of your head that doesn’t have too much body. You need just your head. If I’m scanning those lines, your face is not popping out on anything because it's so small. Make sure that they’re cropped well.’ - Tree

‘If you’re doing self takes and you’re not landing a role, never ever think that it’s a reflection on your acting ability because the way choices can be made for commercials is very arbitrary.’ – Tree

‘I think it’s really comforting for actors to know that it’s not as black and white as ‘you’re right for the role, you’re not right for the role.’’ – Pierce

‘I would say, on Mandy, if you’re not too worried about it I would put a mobile number because they do check the breakdowns to make sure dodgy people aren’t getting on to Mandy. But Spotlight I will go through agents.’ - Tree

‘That’s the thing about commercial casting. This is not the major feature film that’s going to change your life. It might be a nice bit of money but you just have to enjoy them, I think. Enjoy doing self tapes, enjoy what you bring to the role. Send it in and then get on with your life.’ – Tree

‘I do think now that everything is so diverse. I see a lot of non-binary people and we Casting Directors are very on top of the changes in language, what you can ask for and what you can’t ask for.’ – Tree

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Should You do Indie Work as a New Actor ?

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode Georgie and Pierce look at independent work versus all the other types of work available in the industry. You should take a look at these opportunities as they become available to you as they are a great way of building up your first experiences with acting and gaining new skills. Georgie and Pierce let you know what you can expect from indie work on your first working forays.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The system of casting means you have to be on top of your game and build up your experience using these independent projects.
If you put in as much effort as you can you can prove via small productions what your capabilities are.
All work can be placed on your CV, fleshing out the visible work that you have done for future casting directors.
Indie work is great for adapting to the culture and workings of the film set.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We recommend, we advise that you go down the indie route for so many reasons but most importantly you want to be working on big projects but, if you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you’re not ready for that yet.’ – Pierce

‘No one sets out going ‘I know exactly where this project is going to end up.’ Even Netflix put stuff out and it flops and they’re one of the biggest streaming services on the planet.’ – Georgie

‘You can train and train and train, and you can practice at home doing self-tapes or creating your own work, but until your on set with even a small team of people like on an indie film, you’re not going to get that full appreciation of how the whole process works.’ - Pierce

‘Because a lot of the time they are low-budget projects they’re not going to be able to compensate you in a massive way financially, but they can compensate you in so many other ways. They can give you so much value in getting credits.’ - Georgie

VALUABLE RESOURCES

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Georgie King and Pierce Connelly are a couple and business partners with experience in TV, film and theatre. Co-founders of The Acting Warehouse, an organisation dedicated to helping you achieve turning your passion for acting into a full-time career, are here to guide you to get out there, find opportunities and land roles.

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How to Get Into Acting With TV Actor Bill Blackwood

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In Georgie and Pierce’s first interview with character actor Bill Blackwood, they hope to provide you with a plethora of insights into the acting world and how to secure your place in it. Based in The North of England, Bill is a proud Yorkshireman who was born and bred in God’s Own Country. You will have seen or heard him in a wide variety of television, film and radio projects including BBC’s Silent Witness and Doctors. You may even have caught him on stage! He has bases in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Los Angeles. He is a graduate of BBC Class Act, a member of Profile Performers and a proud Equity member.

Bill, Georgie and Pierce talk about Bill’s current work, his beginning in acting, training, low budget independent film work, the nature of casting and auditions, learning your lines and the ongoing changes in inclusivity in the acting world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Bill is currently working in the Channel 4 and STV series Screw, a prison drama.
Before embarking in the police service, Bill was a young actor and had a good basis for his current career.
Bill was not classically trained but he feels the only advantage of doing so would be ready made contacts.
When entering the casting process, if you find yourself called to audition you can be reassured that the casting director has already whittled down the applicants to those they feel can fit the part.
When learning dialogue there are so many ways, find the way that works for you and you are comfortable with.
Inclusivity is improving in the acting industry and there are not as many blocks in place based on race, gender, class and disability.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Inside this wonderful building that was built in the 1930’s, Channel 4 and Scottish Television built the entire three storeys of a prison wing. So what is absolutely realistic on TV is actually a film set.’ - Bill

‘You started acting earlier in life before you joined the police force when you were 22 I think I saw. Isn’t it interesting how it always seems to come back to acting.’ – Pierce

‘Independent film work is real acting. If you look at the BAFTA nominations for film this year you will find a number of those films have been produced independently on a low budget.’ – Bill

‘My assumption is if I’ve not heard anything, in fact I’ve forgotten about the job nine times out of ten after I’ve auditioned for it…I don’t spend time worrying about not hearing whether I’ve booked a job or not. I move on and do the next audition.’ – Bill

‘For me it starts with a character and I need to know what the character is, I need to know what the character has done, I need to have a backstory for a character, I need to know what their likes and dislikes are and, obviously, having read the full script more than once, I never read a script just once.’ – Bill

‘I was fortunate enough in 2018 to audition into a thing called Class Act, which was a BBC three day workshop program that allowed me to work one to one with a well known TV director and develop my skills as an actor.’ - Bill

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How to Find Voiceover Work

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Often we overlook the myriad of opportunities available in the acting genre, and one of these niche opportunities is voiceover work. Georgie and Pierce detail the jobs available out there, how to find it and how you should widen your acting net to include this growing area of work.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Voice acting is a new way for you to flex your acting muscles and can be completed from home, especially since COVID.
Equipment can be relatively cheap for voiceover work from home; there is no need for expensive studio work especially when creating your own content. Audacity is a fine, free piece of software to record with.
You do not have to be just a voiceover actor, you can continue to pursue all kinds of acting work.
Fiverr and Upwork are freelance work sites on which you can list yourself as a voice actor to connect with production companies looking for voice talent.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s so accessible, especially if you’re struggling to find paid opportunities at the moment as well.’ – Pierce

‘As Georgie said, we did invest in it. It wasn’t crazy but it was a few hundred pounds for the two mikes and the setup we’ve got and the storage device and everything.’ – Pierce

‘Don’t be afraid to get creative with it. Even have a look on LinkedIn. I got into voiceover work quite young. I think my first voiceover job was when I was about 16 or 17.’ – Georgie

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Creating Your Own Work as An Actor

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Creating your own work as an actor can be a great way of building a portfolio, creating a showreel, getting your name out there and flexing any peripheral expressive muscles you have to show off to the world. Georgie and Pierce take you through the opportunities that are offered by penning your own masterpiece or directing your own acting tour de force and how you can most efficiently achieve a great start in the industry by tapping into your full creative skill set.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Georgie and Pierce have created their own film but have learned that writing and producing can be a very steep learning curve. However, don’t be afraid of the learning opportunity.
Delegation is key. Know the size of your project and don’t be afraid to delegate to others to make it manageable. This is where your network can be utilised.
Test your ideas by crowdfunding. People are only going to invest in a project if they think your work is solid. Indiegogo is a good example of one of the leading crowdfunding websites currently available.
There is nothing shameful or egotistical about creating your own acting roles via your own work.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I think it would be very silly of me to say that it was easy because it wasn’t. There were, believe it or not, a lot of mindset issues that definitely didn’t help. Less so than the physical side of getting the project up and running.’ – Georgie

‘I think risk-taking is a really scary thing but it’s what makes projects good. It’s what draws people to them.’ – Georgie

‘People are only going to invest in your project if they think it’s a good idea and if they think it could do well. Obviously, if they’re going to invest their money into it it’s very different to investing your own money into it.’ – Pierce

‘If you can’t find opportunities, if you’re struggling to land roles, get out there, connect with the right people and just start creating your own work’ – Pierce

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The Realities of Dating as An Actor

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This episode tackles the thorny question of dating when working as an actor. As a couple, Georgie and Pierce are well placed to answer the question, what difficulties are encountered as a member of the acting profession in a full-time relationship? From time constraints to on-set intimacy, get familiar with the different dynamics an acting career offers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Acting work is difficult to keep compartmentalised and regular. Time commitments mean often sacrificing time with a partner but you can set apart time to spend together.
Difficult and emotional jobs can put pressure on your relationship. The emotional stress from a harrowing acting role can be as draining as the real thing.
You don’t need to spend money or go out to spend quality time together.
Often with your friends following a more traditional career path, it can feel that you are missing out.
Intimacy in acting can be a sticking point so openness is important.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The day-to-day life of acting when you’re both having uncertain job security, maybe you’ve got day jobs to juggle around everything, even though you know that’s going to happen when you date an actor it’s still difficult.’ – Pierce

‘What that character is feeling, you are feeling. That’s exactly why it has an effect on your daily life, on your relationships, on your family life, whatever it might be.’ – Pierce

‘Ok, you may not be able to go out to a club every single weekend, you may have to skip drinking nights with your friends, but if you manage your expectations and the goal is to spend time with each other, it doesn’t matter where, instantly that time becomes so much more valuable.’ – Georgie

‘Find out how you work together as actors because Pierce and I found out the hard way.’ – Georgie

‘I think it’s good to sometimes open those conversations, not only for your partner, but sometimes I think for you as well to workshop it and work out ‘am I actually ok with this scene?’’ – Georgie

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Should You go to Drama School ?

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

One of the biggest assumptions made about an acting career is that it has to begin in Drama School, but how true is this out there in the world of auditions and casting? Georgie and Pierce are here to reveal how advantageous an acting school background actually is and how you can break into the acting world even if you are changing career lanes, starting late, part-time acting or have never had any formal training.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

You may experience some pushback from those who have been to drama school, but it is still perfectly possible to work the same jobs as ex-drama school students do.
Having your own process of acting and your own way of gaining work is perfectly viable as an alternative to acting school. Despite there being more actors than ever before, there are also far more opportunities too.
In the theatre, there are a few casting directors that will only see classically trained actors from certain schools, but it is a very small number and in other genres, it is far more important for them to be reassured that you can do the job.
The pros of attending Drama School are understanding certain techniques, a few casting directors look favourably on training and building a good community and network.
The cons of attending Drama School are many prevent you from working outside of the school during your attendance, cost, possible toxic environments, elitism, lack of training in self-promotion and marketing, and loss of individualism.
Building your mindset, working on your technique, creating a comprehensive showreel and presenting yourself effectively with headshots and through social media can all supersede Drama School training in importance.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The scariest thing is the judgement from people that you haven’t actually been. Now, personally, being brutally honest, I have experienced this. I have been on set with people who have been to drama school and they’ve been; ’well actually you don’t know enough about the industry.’’ – Georgie

‘At the end of the day talent speaks far, far louder than just training alone.’ – Pierce

‘“Where did you train?” The only tip I can give you for answering this question if you didn’t train is don’t be ashamed of not training.’ – Georgie

‘Gone are the days where you go through that traditional route of Drama school for three years, do a showcase, sign with an agent and then you’re landing lead roles in Eastenders.’ – Pierce

‘You can develop entire backstories, entire new worlds for a character by developing it. The audience will never see it but it shows through in your performance. Immersing yourself in a character is the most incredible feeling, and I promise you, you’ll go ‘oh my god, this is why I’m an actor.’ – Georgie

‘If I had to go and do a couple more years around the sun again I wouldn’t change a thing, I really wouldn’t. I’ve enjoyed every single part of the journey so far and for me, personally, it’s been the best route.’ – Georgie

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How to go From Amateur to Professional Work Without an Agent

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

How do you make the move from amateur to professional work without having to either have the training of an acting school or employ the connections of an agent? Georgie and Pierce are here to provide you with a plan to shift you into the higher gear of paid work and professional projects.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Invest in your toolkit. Get your headshots, showreels and CVs refined and perfected.
If you cannot yet afford professional headshots ensure you have a clear, good-quality photograph free from distractions. Get your professional headshots done as soon as you can afford them.
The purpose of a showreel is to be an accurate representation of your screen acting abilities. There are people who can produce a professional showreel for you.
Make your cv a little more jazzy with the help of cv creation websites. List all your relevant skills clearly and put in your social media links.
Sign up for casting sites and use them regularly. You will have to pay a fee to use them.
Constructively recognise your strengths and weaknesses and start to work on them.
A following on social media is a selling point and is very useful for networking. Be aware that when people are considering you for a task it is very likely they will be looking you up on social media.
Networking and working consistently with the same people can build the seven points of contact that can gain trust with operators within the industry.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We mean having them at a high quality. It’s more important to have a headshot or a showreel that is a really good quality one than going gung-ho and having one anyway.’ – Georgie

‘What a lot of people do is sign up to them, pay the subscription fee, and then don’t use them! You need to make sure you’re using them consistently.’ – Georgie

‘It comes down to self-awareness and being honest with yourself about your weaknesses and then really levelling up as you go on because we are all good and bad at different things.’ – Pierce

‘There is a real difference between who you know and who knows you. You can know XYZ person, but unless they really know you in return, unless they like you, unless they trust you, chances are you won’t be cast in those projects.’ – Pierce

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What WONT'T Land You More Roles

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Spicy episode alert!! This is the episode that tackles what you think will land you more roles versus what will actually land you more roles. It’s time to reveal some unfettered truths that you probably don’t want to hear, but definitely need to hear. Who else but Georgie and Pierce can guide you away from the click-bait acting myths to the reality of what you will be facing as you move forwards in your new career?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The ‘she was discovered working in a cake shop’ myth. The right opportunities will not automatically find you. You still have to do the work to get the work.
The ‘you need an agent to land professional roles’ fable. There may be a time you need an agent but not early on in your career. You need excellent headshots, showreels and paid professional credits to attract a good agent.
The ‘you have to be formally trained to be taken seriously’ folklore. No. You don’t have to train, you do need to network.
The ‘I need to wait until the time is right to start’ gumpf. Don’t kid yourself. The time will never be perfect. Take the plunge.

BEST MOMENTS
‘Unfortunately, for the 99.9% of people looking to get into acting, (doing nothing) it will not work.’ – Pierce
‘When you’re first starting out you’ve got to remember if you haven’t landed any roles before it’s not unfair for us to assume that an agent will want to see some proof that you’re able to land roles and that you’re skilled in your craft.’ – Georgie
‘You do need some sort of training. You can do courses, masterclasses, workshops, intensives if you feel that you need to. But the reality is if you can act, you can act.’ – Pierce
‘You’ve got to take action because it's that action that is going to let you see those results.’ – Pierce

VALUABLE RESOURCES
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https://Www.instagram.com/Actorswarehouse/
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Acting

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Are you wondering, perhaps with trepidation, about the mysterious and enigmatic caprices of the acting world? Perhaps there are things that people ‘forgot’ to mention to you, dramatic reveals that will put you off your step and interrupt you while you continue your mission to carve your place in your chosen career? Georgie and Pierce are here with 5 reveals that you may have missed before now.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

This career is not anywhere near as inaccessible as it is made out to be. It is often sold as an awkward, difficult career filled with awkward, difficult people. This is not true.
The acting career is achieved by taking many steps. The idea of instant success is reserved for the dramas themselves. You will have to progress by building up a good portfolio of work via indie films and projects and much smaller roles.
Accept that you will have to invest in your career. Showreels, headshots, coaching or even producing your own work are necessary to be successful.
Collaboration beats competition. Find projects that you can join and add to or create your own and invite others.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you know where to look, if you follow the right path you can start landing roles in Indie films within a matter of weeks or months.’ – Pierce

‘I know we have this preconception that independent films are all going to be rubbish, they’re going to be bad quality. They’re really not! Indie films blow up all the time.’ – Georgie

‘Making sure you have a good representation of your acting in a video is really important. Making sure the first that a casting director sees is good in your headshot.’ – Georgie

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Get Better, Not Bitter

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Rise above the drama! There’s quite a bit of that in the acting world for some reason but don’t get caught up in the weeds! Don’t try to outdo others or drag others down with you. Georgie and Pierce are here to point the way towards the high road.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The main thing that can hold you back is having an incorrect mindset towards the acting business. Do not see it as competition but as an opportunity.
Do not become bitter over other people landing roles due to their connections. Get out there and network yourself.
In order for you to be happy in your career you have to face up to the difficult tasks, one of which is facing up to the fact that others have better connections, work history, social media presence and showreels. It is up to you to achieve the same.
Stress will not help you land work. It is superfluous at best and detrimental at worst. Do not pressure yourself and take an open approach.
You will always have your own creativity. Create your own work. There is no need to suck the joy out of the acting career.

BEST MOMENTS

‘A lot of time when people aren’t finding a huge amount of success in landing roles it becomes very easy to blame others for their lack of success.’ – Pierce

‘You’re gonna come across arseholes in the industry. It’s bound to happen. But sometimes those arseholes are kinda successful and I guarantee it’s not because of their demeanour it’s because of the methods they use to land roles be that networking or personal branding’ – Georgie

‘Have a little chat with your brain and say ‘there is enough room for both me and this person to be successful. I will land the roles that I am meant to land and I will land them when I’m meant to.’’ – Georgie

‘So what I want you to do is get a firm grip of that reality, whatever that might be, and make that commitment to yourself that you’re going to do the work needed in order to get yourself out of that rut.’ – Pierce

‘There are going to be things in your career that are gonna make you feel like crap but it is temporary. If you can carry on from that it is only going to make you stronger.’ – Georgie

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7 Rules for Making Money as an Actor

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

You may be pursuing an acting career out of pure love for the job, but that doesn’t mean you can’t gather some cash as you’re doing it. Georgie and Pierce are here to clear up the money conundrum of the acting world with 7 rules on efficiently gathering the green to make your life that bit comfier.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Recognise your value. You are more than within your rights to ask for remuneration to which you feel entitled.
Figure out your day rate. A working actor is usually about £200 to £250. If you state negotiable it will keep your opportunities open.
Create your own opportunities. Do not be afraid to use your creativity in writing, direction or production to expand your options.
Offer your other skills. Experience in any other area of production can increase your value.
If you have valuable experience, share your knowledge in tutoring or mentoring.
Make sure to leverage your branding and social media presence. At the independent film level, it can make a difference to producers to have a good following to market to.
Have an abundance mindset. There are so many paid opportunities out there.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Passion without some sort of payment is charity. You’re not doing this for charity, you’re doing this because you want to be a full-time actor’ - Pierce

‘What we see is a lot of actors going, ‘I’m not going for paid roles yet because I don’t think I’m professional enough.’ – Georgie

‘A lot of the top actors out there are creating their own work and they are doing it all the time.’ – Pierce

‘You’ve got your skill set, you’ve got your knowledge that you have already got through doing the difficult task of getting to where you are now. Now, if you can help other people do that, it’s only fair that you get paid for that as well.’ – Pierce

‘There are so many projects that haven’t been created yet that will be created. So many projects just being thought of, so many projects that are just being cast.’ - Georgie

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The Right Time to Sign with an Agent

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce are here to give the info on everything you need to know to make an informed decision on when to sign with an agent. At what point do you stop being self-representing to get better opportunities that you cannot gain yourself? What makes a good agent and how do you find one?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Agents that you can gain early in your career usually take on as many clients as they possibly can to maximise their income. Unfortunately, this business model does not give them time to find work opportunities for you.
Unless an agent can be sure to make money from you, they are unlikely to take you on their books.
Make sure your showreel and headshots are good to gain the attention of agents. Keep trying, because your content could always need updating or tweaking.
If you build up your acting work, the more experience you have in any project, the more an agent is likely to take an interest in you.
Sort your mindset. You are going to receive knockbacks and disappointments. Understand that you are on the right path.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s usually a case of having to self-represent for a while. Agent representation is something that every actor will need at some point in their career. But the question is, is it something that you should be doing right now?’ – Georgie

‘They’re only gonna take on people that they know they can earn from. They know that they can go up against actors who have been doing this for the last 15 to 20 years, full-time, auditioning multiple times a week. They’re only gonna take you on if they know you can hold your own in that particular room.’ – Pierce

‘Your working with your agent, your working relationship should be 100% a collaboration. Your agent doesn’t work for you, you don’t work for your agent. You work together.’ – Pierce

‘There’s always gonna be hurdles. There’s always gonna be fear. Fear by nature pops up again and again… Find ways to combat it, and that’s all to do with mindset.’ – Georgie

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Overcoming The Awkwardness of Networking as An Actor

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Your network is your net worth and the more you connect the more you collect. That may all be well and true but many people are still daunted and understandably cautious about networking’s social side, but it is the best way of keeping a steady flow of work over the long term. Georgie and Pierce tell you why and how you should be going about increasing your connections.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

There is a stigma around networking in the acting genre, however, many of the people established in the profession are very open to chatting and sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
A network of colleagues allows discussion about the difficulties and solutions prevalent within the business. Networking with not just actors but all professionals within the industry can lead to a healthy pool of talent for you to glean advice from.
Once you call out social awkwardness, usually the situation is diffused and if someone is dismissive of you, it’s probably someone you shouldn’t be having as a connection anyway.

BEST MOMENTS
‘I think, unfortunately, a lot of actors have a view that networking is basically going in and grovelling to people that are in a higher position than them.’ – Georgie
‘When you’re the one trying to build a connection do try and end it with a question. It does help that conversation.’ – Pierce
‘Someone may have more credits and achievements. They may have done more in the industry, but it doesn’t make them any better or worse than you. We should all be united in this industry and creativity flows best when we have company,’ – Georgie

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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https://Www.instagram.com/Actorswarehouse/
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5 Steps to Landing More Consistent Acting Work

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

To gain more consistent acting work there are a number of ways to achieve a more steady stream of offers and Georgie and Pierce are here to explain 5 steps towards this goal. From rethinking any limiting ideas that hold you back to a more open minded approach to self investment, Georgie and Pierce will help you get on the track to selling yourself and your skills effectively.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you envision yourself when working as a certain sort of person, become that person now before the work starts flowing in.
Unblock any limiting beliefs you have to getting new roles. Rethink any ideas you have about how much you can earn.
You need to be prepared to invest in your career with training, headshots and networking and casting sites.
Stop trying to repeat what used to work and focus on what is going to move you to the next step.
Do not succumb to panic. No one does their best work when in a state of panic.
There’s no quicker way to land a role than to surround yourself with people who have already achieved it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The sooner you start doing it the sooner you become it. It’s all well and good visualising it and one day hoping that it will happen but you need to take action.’ – Pierce

‘As creatives we’re very used to seeing idealism in our work. We see these beautiful storylines, these picture perfect characters and its very easy to want to take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the industry.’ – Georgie

‘We have a lot of actors who do have those limiting beliefs around money. They are either cautious to invest it or don’t see the the value in it or don’t see their worth.’ – Pierce

‘You can still spend tens of thousands of pounds on drama school and graduate not knowing how to navigate the industry, not knowing how to network, not knowing how to find opportunities when you perhaps don’t have an agent.’ – Pierce

‘You don’t have to be perfect to start acting. That’s not the point. To be fair, if everyone was perfect it would lead to very, very flat 2D characters who bear no interest to us as viewers on the screen.’ – Georgie

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Answering Your frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce have a lively Instagram account with a buzzing community and these are the questions they get asked most often while discussing acting and its inevitable varying vagaries. From Drama School (or not!) to landing a major role, get all the answers here on The Working Actor Show.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

‘Do I have to attend Drama School to be a successful actor?’
‘Does my accent prevent me from getting roles?’
‘How did you get an agent?’
‘Do I need a particular look to get into a production?’
‘Is my location holding me back?’
‘How do I get cast in a major film or TV series?’

BEST MOMENTS

‘You’re not guaranteed to land an agent at your end of year showcase. There definitely used to be a time when you would have had to have gone to drama school, but it’s just not the case anymore.’ – Pierce

‘It’s really important to remember that your voice is a unique selling point to you. Even though you might have a similar accent to someone it doesn’t mean your voice isn’t different. It is unique to you.’ – Georgie

‘The types of agents who are more likely to sign you with no experience are of course the agents who just take on as many people as humanly possible, send them out for absolutely anything and just hope that something sticks.’ – Pierce

‘This is a really over saturated industry. There are so many people daily who are trying to get into this industry. If anything, not looking like the norm is really useful. When you look like a carbon copy of 25 other people it’s not likely that you’re going to get cast.’ – Georgie

‘You can get anywhere within the UK within half a days travel easily. You can access opportunities across the country.’ – Pierce

‘Self represent. Build up those first few paid professional credits. Get your IMDB score looking nice and tasty. Get that network building and go from step to step to step, not necessarily trying to climb the whole staircase at once but going ‘ok, what is the next step in front of me?’’ - Pierce

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How to Avoid Burnout as an Actor

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Lets face it, you’re gonna do it. You’re an actor, at some point you’re going to keep pushing and working harder until you reach your absolute limit. You may have chosen this career but that doesn’t mean you’re beholden to burnout. Georgie and Pierce are here to give you the info on working a little bit smarter rather than harder so your chances of avoiding rolling into a tight exhausted ball, hugging a cat and wolfing down bar after bar of chocolate are significantly diminished.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

It’s ok to be knackered when you’ve been working hard. Society wears burnout as a medal, but you do not need to prove anything. With less stress you can achieve more.
Its far easier to slow down and takes things easier on yourself than stop, lose all your momentum and then return, starting from scratch.
Learn how to say ‘no’, or at least ‘not right now.’ This is not unprofessional, it is protecting your asset, you.
Prioritise having days of and actually take them off. Not admin! Actual time off.
Talk with fellow creatives. No actor is an island! Take advantage of the acting community to be sociable and share your problems and worries. Vent!

BEST MOMENTS

‘Yes we did choose it. Most people choose what jobs they’re going to go into and you’re allowed to feel rubbish about the down sides of things. That’s not to say let it take over your entire career or anything.’ – Georgie

‘It’s far easier when it comes to burnout to slow down ever so slightly rather than stop completely. As long as you are moving forward, that is the main thing.’ – Pierce

‘Sometimes turning down work makes you more professional. This is really interesting because if you spin too many plates at once you’re going to drop the plates, and you will drop all of them.’ – Pierce

‘It can be really hard when you’re balancing a 9 to 5 or a survival job. It is difficult but you will get there and you will be at a point where you are acting as your full time job.’ - Georgie

‘It’s a weird profession. The amount of times I’ve been sat there on stage and been in some kind of precarious position and thought to myself ; ‘oh yeah, this is my job.’’ – Georgie

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7 Words Every Actor Needs to Know

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Increase your vocabulary with this episode of The Working Actor Show. Georgie and Pierce are here with the explanations of 7 words you need to know before you even turn up on set. Bypass those embarrassing conversations where its clear you have no idea what people are talking about and get these words defined and installed in your brain box.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Call Sheet : a document that states when and where everyone is required.
Sides : the part of the script being performed that day.
Quiet on Set : an essential instruction for silence to stop extraneous sound pickup.
Takes : an attempt at filming.
Green Room : a room to rest up or wait for actors and crew. (Not always green!)
Mos : a take without sound.
HMU : hair and makeup unit. People really worth networking with.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Essentially it will vary from set to set what a call sheet looks like. You will find that when you get to the bigger projects, it’s more standardised, but when you’re starting out you’re going to be doing independent projects, smaller scale projects and they tend to abbreviate a little bit more.’ – Pierce

‘A lot of the way these microphones work is they’re directional, so they point to the subject that they’re trying to record. If you are in that general vicinity, you are going to be captured whatever sound you’re making.’ – Pierce

‘’One take wonder’ doesn’t hold a lot of weight because a lot of directors and a lot of camera operators want shots for safety. As much as you can have people on set to look out for continuity errors and bits and bobs that might go wrong, human error is totally a thing and you’re gonna want a safety shot.’ – Georgie

‘Personally I’ve landed roles just by being friends with hair and makeup artists.’ - Georgie

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The 3 Steps to Get Seen For Auditions as a Self Representing Actor

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

The question that all aspiring actors seem to ask is how to get the elusive audition if you do not have an agent to do all the work for you. At the beginning of your career you will discover very little information on finding and securing opportunities for yourself, so Georgie and Pierce are here to give you the metaphorical ‘leg up’ and get you a cheeky advantage.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

You could have all the acting training in the world, unless you learn to find opportunities and network then it really is all for nothing.
Personal branding and conducting yourself in an appropriate manner is essential to attract potential employers.
Actually put yourself out there and apply for a good range of jobs using every avenue you can, including casting sites. Aim for five a day! Be consistent and apply for work even if you have found work already.
Work on your network. Get to know the people in the business, chat to those in the know and allow them to know you. See it as making new friends with plenty in common and making genuine connections.
Keep active on social media to increase your reach into the community and showcase your personality and talent.

BEST MOMENTS
‘Let's be fair, there isn’t a lot of talk about being a self-representing actor.’ – Georgie
‘What we’re saying is that if you’re listening to this and you haven’t been to drama school that’s completely fine, this is tailored to you. If you’re listening to this and you have been to drama school, that’s completely fine, this is tailored to you too.’ – Georgie
‘There is more being produced than ever before. The sorts of roles that you’ll find on casting sites are going to be independent feature films, shorts, the stuff that goes out to festivals. So they’re not going to be necessarily, hundreds of thousands of pounds per job.’ – Pierce
‘You do get to choose what you’re posting and my honest advice would be, when you’re at this level, post things that are going to help display you as the actor you want to be.’ – Pierce
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3 Misconceptions About Acting from The Public

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce are today going to be talking about the misconception and preconceived ideas that many of the general public have about the acting profession. As an actor, you hear some of the most crazy ideas from non actors about what the job entails, so the guys will put it right and commiserate with all you acting folk and save you from having to constantly roll your eyes in frustration.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

‘You don’t have to be intelligent to be an actor.’ Rubbish. To bring a character to life, and truly understand them, you have to have insight into the issues you are researching and eventually portraying. So, many areas of intelligence are advantageous as an actor.
‘Everyone else does all the hard work. You just turn up and act.’ Eugh. Seriously? As an actor, smaller productions require you to wear a lot of hats. Just simply getting the job in the first place is hard enough.
‘You have to be good looking to be an actor.’ Codswallop. The world is made up of all different kinds of people which needs to be represented in the industry to tell truthful and honest stories.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Its really important that you’re picking up on all of these tiny little seemingly insignificant details to build a full picture of your character.’ - Georgie

‘You’re really looking into these human things as a character that separates them from just a person on a screen that has no depth at all.’ – Pierce

‘I don’t know about you, Pierce, but I experience pre-post filming blues.’ – Georgie

‘When people are watching behind-the-scenes footage for example, they don’t see all of the work that goes into creating a character and being an actor.’ – Pierce

‘If you’re trying to really sell something to an audience then you want the characters in that particular production to look like them, to look like ordinary people.’ – Pierce

‘I, for years, thought I’ve got to change to be taken seriously in the industry. You know what, ironically in the theatre world I found typecasting was a lot worse for someone who formally was plus size. Its slowly fading.’ – Georgie

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Actors Make When They’re Starting Out

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Here is a great opportunity to listen in and avoid the five biggest mistakes people make when they first begin their initial steps into acting. Georgie and Pierce are here to point the way round the pitfalls and make your first brave foray into the working actor world a more steady one.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Do not think that emailing Casting Directors is the only way to network. Emails are outdated and often ignored because so many are sent. You need to use LinkedIn and similar social networks.
Prioritise building a personal brand on social networks. Don’t pretend to be someone else, be comfortable enough to present yourself.
You do not have to go to drama school to be successful.
Do not solely rely on an agent for auditions. When starting out the chances of signing with a suitable agent are slim.
Think of your acting career as a business. The business is just yourself. You need to present and advertise just like any other business and just like any other business asset, you have to look after yourself.

BEST MOMENTS
‘There’s a lot of things that you’ve probably heard from the more traditional way of getting into acting and a lot of those came about ten, fifteen, twenty, even twenty five years ago. There are so many new innovative ways to get your foot in the door and get yourself noticed.’ – Pierce
‘Actors that tend to get hired again and again, especially in the independent world, have a really good sense of their strengths in the industry and their current and up to date on what they’re doing.’ – Georgie
‘The first thing that I thought I needed when I got into the industry was an agent and I couldn’t get how people were landing roles without an agent.’ – Georgie
‘When you strip it back, essentially, you are the product. You deliver value, you bring something to the table. People buy you.’ – Pierce
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Social Media for Actors

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Some people say you should use it, some people say you should avoid it. Georgie and Pierce, however, think that social media is a vital tool for creating a network that can provide you work. Establishing yourself within the online acting community is a good way of ensuring that you are at the forefront of people’s mind when they are accessing their mental Rolodex for roles. Georgie and Pierce share their tips and no-no’s for showcasing and advertising yourself to the people that make those all important decisions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

On your social media profile you can showcase a more truthful and well rounded version of yourself than on a casting profile. People hire people.
Email alone can be a difficult format to stand out from the crowd with. Social media formats allow much more outward expression and individuality.
When using TikTok, try to build a following that allows you to live stream as this creates the best connection.
With Instagram and TikTok you can post one piece of content to both formats doubling your audience. Film a self-tape of you performing a copyright free monologue in portrait mode to both apps.
Be careful about what you post on social media. Don’t rant. If people see you as difficult they will not hire you.
If you have a social media following you have an audience that you can advertise your project that you are working on, and this is attractive to directors.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It doesn’t have to be all about acting. That’s what your casting profiles are for.’ – Georgie

‘We have so many people out there saying ‘you should only email because its really professional’ and that sort of thing, but emailing is black text on a white background in your Gmail inbox. It’s so impersonal, it’s just generic, it’s really difficult to stand out from the crowd when you’re emailing.’ – Pierce

‘We tend to recommend that the two platforms you use as an actor are Instagram and TikTok because, to be fair, they work in very similar ways.’ – Pierce

‘For the love of all things holy, do not get caught in the Twitter feed. Don’t do it. There are so many things that are annoying as actors, or annoying about the industry but please do not get caught in the trap of posting every single minor inconvenience that’s happened to you as an actor.’ – Georgie

‘You are the only brand out there that is you specifically, so just because you’re not getting hired for the massive things doesn’t meant that you can’t start your social media journey now and start aiming at those stepping stone roles.’ – Pierce

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The Secret to Being an Actor (Who Also Has a Life)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Georgie and Pierce explain how you can live alongside an acting career with everything else in your life and give you a few tips on how to live your life with a little bit of balance. As a working actor you are going to need time and money to feed yourself and wash your smalls, but sometimes the whirlwind of acting and daily work can become all encompassing, so here’s some hints on how to keep it all (relatively) under control.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

For actors, a relaxing evening watching TV can mean a busman’s holiday on the sofa planning how to break in to the programs they are , or studying the onscreen performances.
Every actor when starting out needs a day job, that is a fact. Good acting jobs take a long time to come so you will need money for living in the meantime and many actors live quite happily working 9 to 5 and acting as well. Only two percent of actors make over 20k a year in acting.
You do not have to do free work but it all adds up to experience, networking and potential material for your showreel. Supporting artist work can also be good experience and you do get paid.
Schedule your days and understand what is actually going on with your time. This is the way you can move your day jobs and acting jobs around each other efficiently.
A potential difficulty can be relationships with people not involved in acting who earn regular wages and have regular work. You are also going to bring a bit of your characters home with you.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You’re always on, always thinking should I be doing this? Should I be doing that? I might be able to do this with my time instead. There is no off switch.’ – Pierce

‘For a lot of actors, it may not be a case of “blowing up”. Its may be a case of you work consistently. I know actors who have been doing it for 20 plus years. They haven’t necessarily got their break but they’re content because they’re working.’ – Georgie

‘I know personally I’ve worked on projects before that haven’t been paid but I’ve looked at the script and gone ‘wow, this adds value in so many other ways’, whether it’s personal value or value to the viewer.’ – Georgie

‘“Oh, ok you’re and actor but what’s your real job?” Or another absolute classic, and this tends to come from family members or close friends, is “oh, can’t you just email the BBC and ask to be in a project or something?”’ – Pierce

‘You’re going to be experiencing new emotions, new feelings, new anxieties with each job that you do.’ – Georgie

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3 Pillars to Landing Roles Through Networking

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:00:00 GMT

#008 The Working Actor Show – 3 Pillars to Landing Roles through Networking

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Learning how to network can be one of the most important aspects of landing acting roles but it often makes people nervous about how they should go about it. Georgie and Pierce are here to clear up any misconceptions and questions you have, calm your nerves, and introduce to you the three pillars you need to consider in order to achieve your first job.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Know. It is really important to make yourself known as an actor and a person. Keep your social media up to date and communicate with as many people as possible about what you are doing and who you are.
Like. Be likeable by just being yourself. Make friends. Stand out by taking a genuine interest in others. Try not to be generic with your outreach.
Trust. In order to be hired there has to be a level of trust. The fastest way to build trust is through honesty and through evidence.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The industry is smaller than you think, guys, honestly. It’s tiny really. Especially in the country that you’re in.’ – Georgie

‘It’s not what you know. It’s not who you know. It’s who knows you.’ – Georgie

‘To be fair, this is the biggest mistake we see actors making. Reaching out with “hey I’m an actor, here’s my head shot, here’s my show reel. What do you think?”’ – Pierce

‘You don’t have to reach out to somebody. There are so many people out there that you can add to your network that will deliver value to you in some way in your acting career.’ – Pierce

‘If you cant do something don’t pretend that you can because it will always come back to bite you. But if you can do something, prove it.’ – Pierce

‘There is a lot of dishonesty in this industry and in life in general. There are a lot of people who put on a lot of different faces to get what they want.’ - Georgie

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3 Steps to Becoming a Fearless Actor

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:59:27 GMT

Pierce and Georgie do a deep dive into the nature of fearlessness, courage, bravery (and stupidity!). In the context of the acting profession, here are 3 steps to help you stride forward confidently and square up to those nagging voices in your head that hold you back. Acknowledge your fears! Then just do it anyway.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Recognise that you have to take action. No one else is going to do that hard inner work that has to be done. Self awareness is key.
Make sure you have your own back. The world is full of people who doubt you and reduce your confidence. Don’t add to this yourself. Understand that you can do this.
Become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Anything worthwhile doing is uncomfortable. Discomfort and worry are normal, so expect them. Anxiety and excitement are very similar emotions.

BEST MOMENTS

‘What defines bravery versus stupidity? Taking a risk is still taking a risk regardless of whether it's brave or stupid. And usually people think it's stupid when it doesn’t pay off and brave when it does.’ – Georgie

‘Unless you hear those harsh truths it’s very difficult for you to actually build as a person and start moving forward with your life.’ - Pierce

‘There’s a big view out there that, especially with acting, it’s a risky thing to go into. You’re not going to have guaranteed work all of the time, but what’s guaranteed is that if you stick at it long enough, you will get work.’ – Georgie

‘Being comfortable with being uncomfortable in no way means being comfortable with someone crossing your boundaries.’ – Georgie

‘Each one of those demons is part of every single human being. They all have a reason for being part of you. Like anxiety, it instils fear because otherwise back in caveman days we would have just started jumping off cliffs for no reason!’ - Pierce

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5 Things Every Actor Needs to Know About Being on Set

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:06:00 GMT

Make your first experience of being on set an informed and easy experience and listen to Georgie and Pierce’s list of 5 things you need to know. They are here to tell you what to expect so you don’t have to waste your acting skills on covering up your shock and excitement on your first day at work.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Make the most of rehearsal time. With filming, it's really important that you self rehearse to get it right during filming. Work on your character during down time and discussion with others.
Get to know the cast and crew and understand their function. Make sure you have a comfortable relationship. Be genuine and authentic.
Try to understand the technical lingo and the procedural functions. Research a set or try YouTube to inform yourself.
Carry on acting despite mistakes until you are told to stop. The Director will call cut if they need to.
Have fun when you are on set. Remember what you are there for. Enjoy it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Sets are tiring places to be. The majority of time you’re on set you’re going to be waiting around and it can make you feel really tired and worn out. So, it's great when you’re on a set with people you can connect with and as you said, energise each other and make each other feel good.’ – Georgie

‘By rehearsal time we don’t just mean the allotted time that is set out for rehearsals. Honestly, like indie projects it’s a blessing if you get any rehearsal time.’ – Georgie

‘Turns out the man she was talking to at lunch was the showrunner and because she’d come off so well she’d demonstrated that energy, he told the producers to find her a role.’ – Pierce

‘Make sure by the time you come round to being in front of the camera as a main, supporting, whatever kind of role you land, you know exactly what’s gonna happen.’ – Pierce

‘Please remember that these films are cut really well by editors so even if one bit of the scene doesn’t work, there’s gonna be continuity notes that say ‘ actor messed up a line here but we can still use this bit, this bit.’’ – Georgie

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7 Steps to Create a Well-Rounded Character

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:05:00 GMT

In this episode Georgie and Pierce discuss the 7 steps to creating a well-rounded character. It is so often that actors, especially those in their early roles, do not have a character development process, so here is Georgie’s personal process to get you started.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Developing your character makes your job easier and your understanding of your character results in truthful, natural reactions.
Method acting is empathy, not sending dead rats to your castmates, or living as someone else for six months. It can also be traumatising if taken too far.
Read the script thoroughly. It may seem obvious, but some actors don’t. Often film is not chronological so you need to understand your position in the story.
Get a notepad. Dedicate it to your character and write as much as you can. If it's not in the script, make it up.
Talk to Directors. Ask them what they want from the scene. They have a vision of what they want to achieve.
Research. Understand the technicalities of the script so you can perceive the nuances of the motivations. If you don’t understand the motivation, research it.
Relax and relate. Don’t take it too seriously. Enjoy the experience.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The more convincing your character is, your performance is, the better you're going to come across as an actor, the more likely you are to get hired again and again and again.’ – Pierce

‘Can I have a rant please?’ – Georgie. ‘Yep, go on then. Georgie’s rant.’ – Pierce. ‘ I feel these are becoming far too common.’ – Georgie

‘Apart from anything else, the minute you land a role, the first thing you think of is ‘what scenes are my character in’? And you go through and you pick out your character and you don’t necessarily really read what the other character is saying or what’s going on.’ – Georgie

‘It’s always the sign of a good character when you’re a little bit scared to take them on, when it’s a challenge. That is the sign of an actor that does put in the work and does constantly work on their own development as an actor.’ – Pierce

‘Keep educating yourself on the topics that you're representing because these are going to be real things that affect real people and we are very lucky that we get to represent them and do them justice.’ - Georgie

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How to Land Paid Acting Roles

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:04:00 GMT

Whether you have an agent or not, whether you have formal training or not, here are some actionable steps that you can take to get into paid acting work, starting now! Take note, as this could be the beginning of a successful career.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Use casting sites. Find one that works best for you. Spotlight, however, is usually only good if you have an agent on there.
Stay consistent on your chosen site. Apply regularly and remember there is a time lag from application to reply.
Do not sign with the first agent that you encounter when you are starting out. These tips work if you have an agent or not.
By doing indie projects which are professional, good, paid work that allows you to network, you will also build up your IMDB score.
While you are without representation you can start building up your network in the industry by using LinkedIn. Use all your social media as a professional representation of yourself.
There is never going to be anyone better than you at being yourself. If you have a large social media following, that can help sell a film.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Take your time to find which one or which ones work for you. For the love of God, don’t sign yourself up to all the casting sites in the world because no one has that kind of money!’ – Georgie

‘It feels to some actors like that kind of prestige of being through the drama school process is kind of taken away from you. This is not the case at all.’ – Pierce

‘There is a big debate in the industry about nepotism versus networking and for anyone that isn’t quite sure on the difference between those two, nepotism is the act of people being put into roles because of people that they know regardless of whether they are talented or not or right for the role or not.’ – Georgie

‘Your network is your net worth, especially in this industry.’ – Pierce

‘Make sure you’ve got your showreel up there and your head shots. Make sure that any work you do that is representative of you as the performer is up on that site whether it's Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn.’ – Georgie

‘When you introduce yourself to somebody, how do you do it? Do you say that you’re an actor? Or do you say ‘I work in Tescos and I’m trying to get into acting as well.’? Because making that shift into saying ‘I am an actor’ is going to be one of the most transformational things that you can do for your mindset.’ – Pierce

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5 Ways to Talk to Casting Directors

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:03:00 GMT

There are some really specific ways that you can start hearing back from Casting Directors and land yourself some roles. Here are 5 ways you can make contact with the all important people who make the decisions on who gets the green light and who doesn’t. The more connections you can have with Casting Directors the better.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Don’t make it about yourself. When you are speaking to someone when networking the first thing you need to remember is that people know and like to talk about themselves.
Use social media to keep in contact with the industry and to showcase your talents in an easily accessible way. This will be a digital cv for Casting Directors to view. Interact with their content to be seen.
Build genuine relationships. Believe that there are plenty of opportunities so you can walk away if a connection isn’t working. Balance your approach and know when to withdraw. Don’t go ‘stalky-pants’ on social media, for instance.
Be original and authentic at all times. If they know that you are going to add value to their project and be hard working and reliable you will come to mind when they are looking. Act like a normal human being.
Don’t follow the crowd. The reality is there is no one way to break into the industry. Do not follow rules parroted by a social media mob.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You don’t have to date these Casting Directors, just build up a genuine connection with them if you can.’ – Pierce

‘It’s very, very rare that you should have email casting in relation to a job. It would always be done through an agent or through an application. The number one thing you should be concentrating on when you’re communicating with Casting Assistants or Casting Directors is building a relationship so that when you do submit yourself for a role they know who you are.’ – Pierce

‘Apart from anything else, on social media they can see your face. People connect with people, right? So if they see your face and they can connect with you just a little bit more, know what you look like, it makes it so much easier to start building a proper connection.’ – Georgie

‘It’s great to be educated about it and to know who you’re talking to and what they’ve done but let them tell you.’ – Georgie

‘If for example you don’t get a reply from a Casting Director, it’s gonna happen but there are so many Casting Directors out there and so many people you can connect with in the industry. If one person doesn’t get back to you it’s fine.’ – Pierce

‘There are 1001 conflicting opinions online, in person wherever you go, in every industry everywhere. There is always gonna be someone who thinks they can do it better or will tell you to do it a certain way. If you do it differently, they’ll think you’re wrong, but get comfortable with people not liking you.’ - Georgie

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3 Guaranteed Ways to Find Quality Acting Work

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:02:00 GMT

Here are 3 guaranteed ways to find quality acting work within the industry. Opportunities abound out there right now and Georgie and Pierce are here to share with you how to ‘grab a spoon and dig in’! These are pitfalls and pinnacles of how to land yourself a steady stream of auditions and expand your acting possibilities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Use casting sites. This is the best way you are guaranteed to find quality acting work. Casting sites (other than Spotlight) are being used more and more by bigger studios across a range of output formats. You can start landing roles right now.
You can create your own work. Successful, full time actors create their own projects and you can too. If you know how to crowdsource and network you can collaborate with others to create your ideal acting vehicle.
Network within the industry. Know the industry which you're in and build relationships with those within it so you can hear of opportunities and create the ability to collaborate. Use social media to make this easier. If you are visible on social media, this gives makers another way to market their project.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Way back in the day it was kind of like the Wild West, I guess. Anyone could post on there and it was kind of difficult to know if a job was legit or not.’ - Pierce

‘That is the biggest thing that sets actors apart from those who kind of, do make it and those who don’t. It is just taking action. Just putting the steps into practice and getting going. ‘Start now, get perfect later’ is one of the biggest things we tell our clients.’ – Pierce

‘If you’ve got an idea, write it down. There’s a ton of sites out there that can help you if you're looking to write scripts, Celtx is a great site because it shows you how to lay a script out. So, start writing it!’ - Georgie

‘TikTok is where it’s at at the moment. If you’re an actor, be on TikTok. And I know it’s so annoying, I feel like a dinosaur there but you actually find that a lot of people who are on there are around a similar age bracket. It's so useful if you have acting skills. Post a self tape on there, start chatting to people about what you’re up to.’ – Georgie

‘Apply to everything. Kind of have that happy go lucky attitude of just, ok, I’m just gonna go for whatever I can. The worst thing that can happen, and stop worrying about being blacklisted in the industry! It doesn’t happen!’ – Georgie

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Why Most Actors Don’t Make It

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:01:00 GMT

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Working Actor Show! Georgie and Pierce are here to entertain you and guide both established and unestablished actors to gain access to the acting industry while negotiating some of the business and mindset hurdles along the way. As your hosts they will introduce you to in depth aspects of the acting industry with their own expertise and by sharing the experiences of special guests throughout the series.

They are starting out with the question everyone wants to know the answer to; why most actors don’t make it and how you can.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

There are two mindsets that differentiate between the successful and unsuccessful actor ; ‘scarcity’ and ‘abundance’.
Scarcity mindset means you think that there aren’t enough roles or opportunities and that you have to succeed in every audition because you don’t know when the next one may come along.
There are so many more opportunities out there with so many more modern platforms. Online content and streaming services have all added to the work available.
The abundance mindset always seeks to see the positive ; ‘There is always going to be something around the corner.’ Or ‘what’s for you won’t go by you.’ Realise that you already have the tools you need within you. You can make your own connections with online opportunities and by personal networking.
Fear of success in the industry seems unlikely, but sudden success and demand can be overwhelming and the underlying fear of failure can unsteady your positive mindset. Overnight success is often an illusion, however, and most successful actors have actually, if you investigate, a gradual rise.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There are so many opportunities out there that the scarcity mindset is completely damaging and completely useless. It renders us into a really negative and scared mindset. We’re terrified that we’re not going to find our next role.’ – Georgie

‘If you go into it thinking it's going to be competitive and cutthroat, guess what, it’s going to be competitive and cutthroat for you. What you think about comes about.’ – Pierce

‘It’s not unrealistic to think that in a relatively short amount of time if you truly set your mind to it you can start to see results very, very quickly.’ – Pierce

‘It’s so ridiculously crucial that you trust in what you’re doing and you trust in your ability. There are going to be so many people in this industry who are going to be more than happy to tear you down.’ – Georgie

‘Social media, if you don’t learn to manage it properly, chances are people are going to comment on your things, or interact with you, or give you hate because they’re jealous of you.’ - Pierce

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