Archive for September, 2009

Julie Adams: “I knew I would be happier striving toward my dream.”

Julie Adams: “I knew I would be happier striving toward my dream.”

From This I Believe essay and podcast : As a young girl growing up in Arkansas, Julie Adams longed to be an actress. Even though the odds were against her, she believed in the inner voice that encouraged her toward her dream — and it ultimately helped her find success in movies and television. “I’ve [...]

Dee Wallace on acting passion and limiting beliefs

Dee Wallace on acting passion and limiting beliefs

On her official blog, Dee Wallace writes: I want us all to look at our beliefs and thoughts about acting and the business (they are two entirely different subjects, you know!). The purpose of this is to bring to our consciousness any conflicting intentions or beliefs we may be holding that are sabotaging our success. [...]

Entertainment psychology: Bonnie Gillespie on fame and redefining success

Entertainment psychology: Bonnie Gillespie on fame and redefining success

In her post Defining Success on the Showfax blog The Actors Voice, author and casting director Bonnie Gillespie writes about new actors lusting after fame. Here are some excerpts : Those who do become household names? They’re talented. Yes. That’s a given. Being even moderately successful in this industry requires a baseline of talent. Done. [...]

Monica Raymund: being relaxed about the audition got her the role

Monica Raymund: being relaxed about the audition got her the role

Monica Raymund trained four years at the Juilliard School of drama, and performed at the Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa, before winning her role on the drama series Lie to Me, as an expert in nonverbal communication. She comments about her audition: “I just really didn’t think I was any good on TV,” she says, [...]