-Michael Caine

 “First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.”

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Monica is an agent at Global Artist agency and she knows her stuff. She sat down with Sam and gave us real insight from her side of the table: actors “homework”, what she asks actors in her representation meeting, what stands out and what falls flat, and the real difference between a “fine” self tape […]

1.4- Monica Barkett {Part 1 & 2}: An Agent’s View

October 3, 2017

I cannot count the number of times agents, mangers, casting directors, coaches, and even fellow actors have said, You’re not watching enough TV! OK! I get it! We know we can’t watch it all, but where do we start? How do we watch everything? How many shows are even on tv these days with streaming […]

A Fall 2017 TV List

October 2, 2017

On today’s podcast, Sam chats with Katrina Bowden about all things industry: body, fitness, relationships, staying sane….you know, the usual career things right? Here is Katrina’s Fit Kat Site: fitkatbykatrinabowden.com/

October 2, 2017

Rise and shine kiddos! In this week’s podcast episode, guest Sean Crampton shared his morning routine. If I know anything, it’s how freaking hard it is as an actor to have any thing close to a normal schedule.  Between multiple side jobs, actor work, and life….you kinda feel super busy and unproductive at the same time.  […]

September 26, 2017

Radio Silence…our nemisis.  But it happens to everyone all the time.  If you heard this past week’s podcast, you noticed how much Sara and I talked about having a project (and life) outside of acting. And no, workout out really hard and working on your career isn’t what I am talking about in this particular post, […]

September 22, 2017

Actually though, how is it almost October?! My brain refuses to believe it is “regular people Fall” out there somewhere.  It has been a great couple of weeks for 1 Broke Actress and pretty awesome for yours truly. Let’s make it even better with some lil treats and fun (safe) times.  *You should also know […]

September 20, 2017

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