Rocky Mountain High
I'm moving to Colorado. Will being part of SAG and getting my Equity card serve me any purpose there? Or should I pursue my passion nonunion? More »

Actors' Rule
I know that as union actors we're not supposed to do nonunion work. But, hypothetically, what happens if we do? I'm not saying I would. But what are the penalties? Do you get kicked out? Fined? Blacklisted? More »

Speaking Up
You're on set, putting in your best, when you notice that something isn't right. When you suspect you're being treated out of accordance with your contract, how can you speak up? More »

Location Management
"I'm a recent college graduate planning to move to New York to pursue my acting career. I've visited a few times, but I can't figure out how to find an apartment. Should I just move to New Jersey and commute?" More »

Misleading Lady
Are strange or seemingly miscast credits better than no credits at all? Will this turn into a problem that could hurt my chances at future professional auditions? More »

Training, Transitioning
"I'm an actor who has made a bit of a career for myself working behind the camera. My problem is that I want to act full time, not just work as a camera operator." More »

Gay for a Play
"I'm extremely concerned (almost terrified) about how my "traditional" family, friends, and potential bosses or directors would react if they were to Google my name and find it associated with a gay-and-lesbian event." More »

10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Deciding to Become an Actor
Building and maintaining an acting career is a daunting endeavor, especially in the early years. Here's a list of things I wish I had known before I decided to become an actor. More »

Friends With Career Benefits
What avenues are there to pursue to ease your way into having a connection without appearing to be an overly ambitious opportunist? More »

Fears and Nerves
"I have no reel. I have done three indies, four plays, and three local/Web commercials. I have some training. Should I even have the nerve to send headshots and résumés to agents?" More »

A 'Working Actor' Success Story
"I'm a teen living on the East Coast. This sounds extremely cliché, but I can't even explain to you in words how much I love acting. I am now ready to start my career in television and in feature films." More »

It's Indie Mail, Commission Impossible
"Does it make sense to send my material to a director's agent or representative if I cannot find his or her company's address?" More »

Travel Inclination, EPA Irritation
Youth is a valuable commodity, but your life should be your first priority, and if you have a chance to travel extensively, it's my strong opinion that you should take it. More »

Stop Signs, Early Checkout
I believe acting is a calling. If it's your calling, then you've simply got to do it. If you haven't yet found the person who sees your gifts and wants to cast you, that's fine. It doesn't matter. Keep learning. Keep offering your talents. More »

Stage Door Solicitation, Workshop Confirmation
Is standing outside a stage door to meet someone and promote yourself shady and/or pushy? I feel this is not a good career move, but the photographer feels differently. More »

Disney Dilemma, Forgoing Feedback
I would love to work on a Disney show. And I'm sure my 4-year-old would love it too. Though I live in New York, I would do whatever it took to go to California for work as well. Can you suggest someone I can email my info to? More »

O, Canada!, Manager Matchmaker
My question is: How do I balance auditioning, preparing for auditions, and working enough to make a living? More »

How To Quit the Business
At a certain point, some performers—even highly successful ones—find that these dangling carrots no longer offer enough incentive to continue the sometimes disheartening pursuit of an acting career. More »

Makeup Tips, Conservatory Knocks
I'm looking for some makeup tips for film. With all the student films and shorts and projects that don't really have funds, you need to do a lot yourself. I want to learn, so I don't look like an idiot. More »

More Perfect Union, Bard Games
I recently finished a leading role in a national tour of a classic Shakespeare play, which I got rave reviews for. There was one problem: my castmates. More »

Advice to the Adviser
I have an actor friend who I met at a day job a couple years back. This guy is pretty inexperienced and it shows, but he is a really good guy, and I honestly think he's genuinely talented. More »

Post Haste, Losing Face
Since signing, I go out all the time for voiceovers (yay!), but I have yet to go out for the on-camera department (boo!). I met with all of the on-camera agents briefly, sent a couple of updates, but still—no dice. More »

Classes, Classes, Classes
I've been taking this scene study class for about six months. I really like it, but lately I'm not sure if it's worth my money. More »

Dyeing to Work, Vultures With Vouchers
Because of how I look, I am constantly being called in for roles that fit the blonde stereotype. But once I actually audition, most casting directors are surprised to see that my acting does not fit my appearance. More »

Creativity and Depression, Lost Vouchers
As a performer, I find myself subject to a battle with depression and black moods when not working and sometimes when working. What can a performer do to combat this? More »