tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79900824579210798922024-03-05T21:22:17.759-05:00There and Back AgainThe Adventures of an ActressStacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-25618121656294647302016-10-13T10:07:00.000-04:002016-10-13T10:07:20.259-04:00Don't Give Up![Warning: Inspirational Speech Ahead]<br /><br />I just added my 21st speaking role to my resume. WOW. All this in the last 4 years! And SEVEN of those credits were from this year alone (with another short film or two already lined up in the next few weeks!). I'm so grateful for the many doors God has opened! I'm blessed to be doing what I love! There are ups and downs, and long dry spells, and many rejections and disappointments, but I can have peace, joy, and contentment because I know I'm where God wants me to be, and He will open all the right doors. There is so much to be grateful for.<br /><br />And you know what? In 2012, right before I landed my leading roles in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wmbcmovie/">The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeniorPranktheMovie/">Touched by Grace</a>, I was almost ready to give up. I hadn't acted at all in the 3 years since I graduated from college, and I wasn't getting cast in any of the films I had auditioned for, so I was seriously doubting myself. I thought maybe I was wrong -- maybe this wasn't what God wanted me to do, and maybe I just wasn't good enough. Then BAM. I went straight from background extra to being cast as the leading actress in two films that are now being seen on TV all over the world. I've heard from so many people around the globe that have seen those films and been touched by their messages.<br /><br />Not only have I been a part of many wonderful films that have the potential to change lives, but I also have an enormous film family that I hold dear to my heart. I've made so many friends, traveled to new places, and had some incredible experiences in the last several years as I've worked in the film industry. Memories I wouldn't trade for anything. And this year, I received my first two "Best Acting" awards!<br /><br />I'm so glad I didn't give up.<br /><br />(To view my resume, demo reel, film trailers, and more, visit my website: <a href="http://staceybradshaw.wordpress.com/">staceybradshaw.wordpress.com</a>)<div>
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Four years ago today, I was a background actor on the set of Steven Spielberg's film, "Lincoln" (starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Fields). It was actually my second day of being on set. The first day we filmed theater scenes all day, and my small group did such a good job reacting to the news that Lincoln had been shot, they actually filmed the front of us in one section of the theater, then moved us to another second and filmed the back of us. However, out of a full day of filming, none of the audience reaction shots made it into the film. That is often how it goes. BUT, Steven Spielberg did touch my shoulder in passing that day, and referred to a group of us ladies as "sugar plum fairies" (probably because of our hoopskirts, haha!). For a story about how I almost literally died at Spielberg's feet, read to the end of the post... </div>
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This second day, I reported to set at 5am after a very sleepless night, changed in a huge tent with outside temperatures probably around freezing, spent two hours getting through wardrobe, hair, and makeup, and then spent 11 hours in holding, not getting on set until the last hour of the shooting day. That is a great illustration of the saying that filmmakers and actors like to joke about - "Hurry up and wait!" </div>
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Apparently, I wasn't supposed to be in holding all day. The Assistant Director saw me first thing in the morning and it turns out he wanted to bring me on set in the first or second wave, which would have put me in the line of people shaking hands with Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) at the reception scene at the White House. But since Production Assistants were sent to pull extras from holding the rest of the day, I ended up being in the LAST wave, and when the Assistant Director saw me again, he made the comment about wanting to have gotten me on set the first part of the day. Oh well! I was where I was supposed to be, and available at any time, so it wasn't my fault. It's too bad, though.<br />
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I *thought* it worked out to my favor, because I was featured in the scene that you can see in the picture below, which was the last thing they shot that day. It was for b-roll purposes (no main actors in the scene), but it also featured the wife and daughter of the Governor of Virginia (at the time), so I hoped it would make it in the film. But alas...it was cut. However, it DID make it into the brochure about the awards the film was nominated for, so I have this beautiful screenshot at least! Oh, and during one of the breaks while we were filming this portion, I sat on the floor, and Daniel Day-Lewis came and sat on the sofa a few yards away, silently contemplating in his role as Lincoln, so I got to see the famous method actor up close.</div>
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Here's another picture of my dress. Thankfully it was a strangely WARM December day since we were kept in holding outside all day. I actually got sunburnt on the back of my neck (who thinks about getting sunburnt in December?).</div>
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One more funny story from the first day of filming! Remember that I said I almost died at Spielberg's feet? Well, during the theater scenes on the first day, I was descending a long flight of marble stairs (Spielberg was standing near the bottom), and the heel of my shoe caught on my hoopskirt, and I would have catapulted quite violently down the stairs if I had not already had a hand on the railing and was able to catch myself. It was a very close call. I probably would have broken my neck or bashed my head open. At a minimum, I'm sure I would have landed in the hospital, so I'm very thankful God spared me from any injury (and embarrassment). </div>
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In closing, I'll just say that it is very unfortunate to be laced up very tightly in a corset on these big sets where the catering is AMAZING, because you hardly have room to eat anything. I was not the only woman to end up feeling nauseous because of how tight the corsets were. I only ate a little (and so sad to miss out on all the delicious deserts), but I still felt sick. I love the styles of this era, but I'm glad I don't have to wear a corset every day! </div>
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Well, I hope you enjoyed my stories from the set of Lincoln! It was a neat experience to be on a big Hollywood set with Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Did anyone watch the movie when it came out? </div>
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Your demo reel is VERY important if you want to impress casting directors and get work! Casting personnel see hundreds and thousands of demo reels, and you want yours to stand out for being GOOD, not for being yet another poorly put together reel that makes them roll their eyes and wish that actors would actually do their homework and put their reel together correctly.</div>
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To start with, here's a Quick Tip video from casting director Erica Arvold, with 3 tips on how to make your demo reel stand out:<br />
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I have learned some great information from these resources and will be tweaking/updating my own reel soon to make it better. We should always be learning and growing and honing our craft!Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-3771862200184739082015-06-17T16:02:00.000-04:002015-06-17T16:03:52.049-04:00More Résumé Tips!This is the most detailed and comprehensive article I've seen on how to write an acting résumé! If you have any questions, look no further!<br />
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-29522191715469340662015-05-27T22:53:00.000-04:002015-06-01T11:30:41.064-04:00Casting Call - New Film from Dave Christiano - UPDATED<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">UPDATED POST:</span><br />
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One brilliant part of the festival's design were the networking lunches. You could pre-order your daily lunches from the caterer, and tables were even designated for particular areas of filmmaking (i.e. directing, acting, documentaries, etc.) to enable attendees to more easily find the right people to talk to for their networking purposes.<br />
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On the third day of the Guild, the Festival began and hundreds more people started filling the church where the event was held. Films screened simultaneously throughout the weekend, providing viewers with multiple options for each block. <br />
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"<a href="http://wantedthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Wanted</a>" screened three times, and was very well attended and well received each time. It was fun to watch it with an audience and listen to their laughter and their applause. There were even audible gasps of surprise on occasion. We were approached by people all weekend, telling us how much they loved the film. <br />
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I tried not to hold my breath while we waited for the Short Film category. Finally, the time came. I hadn't let myself believe that we would actually win, but at the same time, I knew it would be close. The feedback we had received throughout the weekend had confirmed our belief that Roses and Wanted would be very tight in the running. Little did we know how close.<br />
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First, six finalists were announced and their titles displayed on the big screen. Next, the Runner Up was announced, which was neither Wanted nor Roses (but congratulations to my friend Caleb Hermann for winning Runner Up with "Book Ends"!). Now my heart was really starting to pound. Anticipation grew as the box containing the award was carried across stage and handed to Phillip Telfer, the presenter. The box was opened, and a note was taken out. My brain hardly processed as Mr. Telfer explained that when the judge's results were all tallied, two films rose to the top and received the same number of votes. So instead of flipping a coin, they decided to present two awards for Best Short Film. You could feel the excitement buzzing in the room as murmurs rippled throughout the huge auditorium. <br />
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The night ended on a great note as the other film I acted in - "<a href="http://www.polycarpmovie.com/" target="_blank">Polycarp: Destroyer of Gods</a>" - won Best Original Score, Best Feature Film, and Audience Choice!<br />
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-45982553649806558232015-01-27T11:00:00.000-05:002015-01-27T11:00:00.213-05:00Wanted Poster & DVD Cover!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thewantedmovie" target="_blank">Wanted</a>" is very near and dear to my heart! I have helped on this short film in many capacities from the very beginning, and I am so excited to share some of the artwork with you now! Monica Tull did a great job with our graphic design.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Meanwhile, you can</span> <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/store/p2/Wanted_DVD.html" target="_blank">Pre-Order the DVD</a> <span style="color: #e06666;">by Feb. 7 to get FREE SHIPPING!</span></b></div>
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She mentioned two more websites: Voice123.com (works much the same way as Voices.com, but if you are not satisfied after 30 days, you can get a refund), and ACX.com, which is all audiobooks.<br />
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I apologize for my absence over the past few months! I have been very busy helping with post-production for "Wanted" (particularly in my role as Social Media Marketing Assistant). We're hard at work gearing up to release the film on March 2nd!<br />
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<i>Mainstreet Productions and Faith Flix Films are excited to begin production on our sixth faith-based feature. PROVIDENCE is a love story that spans forty years. Like our most recent film, The Good Book, PROVIDENCE will be told using only dramatic action, dynamic soundtrack, and no dialogue. <br /><br />We are currently accepting submissions for the lead and supporting characters (paid). Non-union actors only. <br /><br />Once these roles are cast, we'll accept submissions for featured and background actors.</i> <br />
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Shooting Location: Springfield, TN (Nashville area) <br />
Lodging provided for lead and supporting actors who are unable to work as local talent.<br />
Lead and supporting roles will require 2-5 shooting days. <br />
Shooting Dates: April 13 - June 6, 2015<br />
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* Complete online application<br />
* Mail headhot (or recent photo) and resume:<br />
Attention: Sharon Wilharm<br />
Mainstreet Productions<br />
305 North Oak Street<br />
Springfield, TN 37172<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">To read the character breakdown and submit the online application,</span> <a href="http://www.goodbookmovie.com/#!casting-information/c2g1" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.</div>
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<i>*Please note: I am not affiliated with this film. I am just sharing the casting call.</i></div>
Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-34073839076093013612014-09-20T11:03:00.000-04:002014-09-20T11:03:00.102-04:00Update on "Wanted"Who wants a sneak peek at some footage from "<a href="http://wantedthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Wanted</a>" - a short film starring <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2739893/" target="_blank">Rusty Martin</a> (Courageous), <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3553295/" target="_blank">Andrew Cheney</a> (Seasons of Gray), <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6126875/" target="_blank">Eliya Hurt</a> (Polycarp), and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4951025/" target="_blank">myself</a>? Well, look no further! I am thrilled to share our new Sizzle Reel with you! (Be sure to watch it in HD!)<br />
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Post production is almost done! The final edit is locked and color corrected, so now the film needs to go to our sound artist and have a score composed by the amazing John Campbell, and then it will be done! I'm busy working on the marketing side of things (a new undertaking for me that I'm really enjoying so far!), and we're also researching lots of film festivals.<br />
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If you want to learn more about the film, please visit the <a href="http://wantedthemovie.com/" target="_blank">website</a> that I designed! You can read about the <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/story.html" target="_blank">story</a>, learn about our <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/cast.html" target="_blank">cast</a> and <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/crew.html" target="_blank">crew</a>, and sign up to receive our <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/connect.html" target="_blank">newsletter</a> so you'll be the FIRST to hear our big updates (not only about this project, but future projects from <a href="http://www.wantedthemovie.com/roundtable.html" target="_blank">Roundtable Productions</a>)! Also, there's still time to <a href="http://wanted.pottervilla.com/" target="_blank">donate</a> and get some fun rewards while helping with post production costs. </div>
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-1759620738261792902014-09-18T10:35:00.000-04:002014-09-18T10:35:35.836-04:00Movement in AuditionsHave you wondered about how much movement you should incorporate into your audition video, especially when the script calls for something drastic? What about using props? Here's a short video from casting director Erica Arvold to answer those questions!<br />
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-68294491827152183092014-08-19T23:16:00.000-04:002014-08-21T15:58:40.052-04:00Recent Film ReleasesThere have been a lot of Christian films released this summer, but I want to highlight three in particular that released this week (and that carry my personal endorsement!).<br />
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1) <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Ace Wonder</span></b>. I have been waiting eagerly for this film since it was shot 4 years ago! It's a very fun movie that will entertain your whole family. It just hit Walmart, so go grab your copy! (And when you do, post a selfie with the DVD on Facebook or Google+ with the hashtag #acewonder) Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151859201510988" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.acewondermovie.com/">www.acewondermovie.com</a><br />
Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/acewondermovie">www.facebook.com/acewondermovie</a></div>
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2) <b><span style="color: #e06666;">The War Within</span></b>. This is a powerful film that has won several awards. I was very impacted by the message and their unique approach to the story. Everyone should see this film. You can buy a copy in Family Christian Bookstores or online on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/War-Within-Brett-Varvel/dp/B00LKBXNBQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1408503601&sr=1-2&keywords=the+war+within" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or the film's <a href="http://www.thewarwithinmovie.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. (If you purchase the film, the filmmakers would love for you to take a picture of you with your DVD and post it on their Facebook page with the hashtag #TheWarOnTour) Watch the trailer <a href="http://vimeo.com/96639084" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.thewarwithinmovie.com/">www.thewarwithinmovie.com</a><br />
Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/twwmovie">www.facebook.com/twwmovie</a></div>
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Long story short, in about a week's time, God had worked out all the details and I had my plane tickets to Orlando! I can't even tell you how huge this was for me. My heartfelt thanks go out to Rodney and Lori Marett, who run the festival, for making this experience possible.<br />
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<i>Rodney, Lori, and my friend Nate</i></div>
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First of all, I flew into the wrong airport. Haha! In my defense, the airline that provided the cheapest flights from VA to Orlando only flew into Sanford International, and I didn't realize there were TWO international airports in Orlando. But once again, the Lord provided! A taxi was going to cost $80 to the hotel (about as much as my flight!), so I called a friend at the conference and he asked around to see if there was anyone with a car who could come and get me (32 miles away). No one could get away, so I put myself at the mercy of the nice taxi manager who had been so helpful to me, and right after I got settled in a taxi, my friend called back with good news. A lady had been sitting at his table and overheard my plight, and her husband was out getting supper with their little girl and would be able to drive down and pick me up. Yay! The taxi driver was very accommodating and let me back out (I kept apologizing - I felt so bad!).<br />
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When Mr. Davis came to pick me up, he asked me where I was from. The crazy thing? He lives 40 minutes away from me! He and his wife just started a community theater, and I came all the way to Florida to meet them! So even though I was feeling like a complete idiot for landing at the wrong airport and needing someone to pick me up, God was working in the details. <br />
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The next four days were amazing. Truth be told, I was sick in my room almost every morning (thanks to some health problems we're working on figuring out), but every afternoon I was able to go downstairs and talk to people and attend a few workshops, including:<br /><br />How to Build Your Communication Platform - Gary Zelasko<br />Screenwriting: Maximum Emotion - Gary Voelker<br />The Virtual Audition - Katrina Cook<br />Marketing for the Actor - Jenn Gotzon<br /><br />
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Saturday night, I attending the screening of "My Name is Paul," a feature film made by my friend Vanessa Ore and her husband Trey. I had a lot of friends who worked on this project and I was glad to finally see it! Great job, everyone!<br />
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Sunday was the big day for me! At 4:00, we screened "Touched by Grace." I did a Q&A afterwards, which was a lot of fun! I enjoyed being able to answer questions and interact with the audience. I'm so thankful to everyone who came out and watched the film! (And honestly, I was just so excited to see it again because I've only seen it once in the two years since we filmed it, and that was 13 months ago.) Watch the recently released <a href="https://vimeo.com/98361750" target="_blank">official trailer</a> and get ready to buy your DVD on August 19!<br />
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Sunday night, I attended the late-night screening of "The War Within". Producer/co-writer/actor Gary Varvel did a Q&A afterwards. The film was incredible! It's no wonder it won 4 awards at the Christian Worldview Film Festival in March. I've never seen a Christian film like it. DVDs will be available on August 19 (the same day as Touched by Grace)! Meanwhile, I urge you to watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbkmnoxRvo" target="_blank">trailer</a>.</div>
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<i>Brazilian actor/writer/producer <a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/styled-29/index.html" target="_blank">Regis Terencio</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/styled-3/index.html" target="_blank">Christina Lee Storm</a> gave the keynote address at the awards ceremony. Christina is an international independent producer who has collaborated with filmmakers from around the world. She was Production Supervisor for the highly acclaimed, 2012 Oscar-winning film The Artist. Currently, Christina is Executive Director of Act One, Inc. where she provides leadership and vision for the 15 year faith-based, innovative training and incubator for writers and producers in film, television, and digital media.<br />
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<i>My new friend David Helling won the best screenplay award for "In the Beginning"!</i></div>
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After the awards ceremony, I managed to get pictures with most of my friends...</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/Kyle%20Saylors/index.html" target="_blank">Kyle</a> and <a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/Kenny%20Saylors/index.html" target="_blank">Kenny Saylors</a>, of Saylors Brothers Entertainment</i></div>
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<i>Casting Director <a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/Katrina%20Cook/index.html" target="_blank">Katrina Cook</a>, of KatzKasting</i></div>
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<i>Producer/writer and editorial cartoonist Gary Varvel (The War Within)</i></div>
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<i>Actress Francine Locke (Stand Your Ground)</i></div>
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Director <a href="http://www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Faculty/Gary%20Voelker/index.html" target="_blank">Gary Voelker</a> (coming down to "my level", haha!)</div>
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<i>Actor/director/writer Nathan Jacobson (Wanted, Polycarp, Princess Cut)</i></div>
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<i>Producer Del Baron (Adrenaline)</i></div>
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Gideon president, Isaac Hernandez</div>
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Tuesday night was so bittersweet. It was hard to say goodbye and realize that the festival had come to an end. I am so thankful for all the connections I was able to make in my short time there. I was even able to start outlining a new feature film with Nate, my collaborative writing partner, during some down-time. What a blessing to spend time with old friends, meet new friends, learn from the workshops, swap story ideas, watch films, and enjoy the sweet fellowship of other believers who are passionate about making films that honor the Lord. I truly hope I will be able to attend Gideon again next year, and I encourage all of you to do the same! Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-38164413066247225292014-07-07T21:09:00.000-04:002014-07-07T21:09:17.312-04:00The Art of NetworkingIf you hear it once, you'll hear it a hundred times. "It's all about networking." "It's all about who you know." Some people will even counter with this clever remark: "It's all about who knows YOU."<br /><br />And you know what? They're right.<br /><br />But how do you network? How do you walk up to a director/producer at that next film festival and "sell yourself" to them without being merely one out of a hundred actors who wants to hand them a business card and hopefully impress them enough to have an edge the next time they're casting?<br /><br />My friend Torry Martin is a Master Networker. Some of his sage advice is to make it not about YOU, but about THEM. Focus on the relationship, not what you can get from the person. How can you help them? How can you invest in their life? Start a conversation. Ask questions. Listen.<br /><br />To hear Torry expound on this subject in a fabulous podcast, click <a href="http://www.innertubeshow.com/blog/016-all-about-networking" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The best 20 minutes of networking advice I've heard. (And some great humor thrown in, too!)<br />
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I remember the first time I met Torry. We were at an Arts and Entertainment Conference in April 2013. Right away, he started asking me questions all about myself. It took me by surprise. He was a speaker at the conference. He was a highly experienced actor and comedian. He was a *somebody.* And he was showing a very genuine interest in ME and asking me to TALK about myself. Let me tell ya, folks, that's a nice feeling. I knelt down and swore my allegiance on the spot. (Haha, okay, not really.) But what was he doing? He was starting a friendship. And I'll never forget how kind he was.<br />
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Maybe you're shy. Maybe the thought of "networking" terrifies you and you're tempted to throw in the towel right now, because if that's what it takes, your ship is sunk before you can even leave port. Well, I've got some good news for you. THERE'S HOPE! Because that's exactly how I felt a few years ago.<br /><br />People keep telling me I'm good at networking. I used to look at them like they were crazy and I'd laugh in derision. "Psh! Who, me? You've got to be kidding." I would go to a filmmaking event specifically to network, then walk into a room full of strangers and suddenly I'd be as scared and as mute as rabbit. I would leave without meeting anyone new. Networking FAIL. <br />
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"But you know so many people!" my friends counter. "You have connections all over the place." <br />
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"Well, yeah," I reply with a shrug. "I have a lot of friends in the film industry."<br /><br />Then I started to think about how I met those friends. On film sets. At film festivals through other friends. On Facebook. You know what? I have a HUGE network. And it keeps growing!<br />
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At this year's Christian Worldview Film Festival, George Escobar (founder of <a href="http://www.adventfilmgroup.com/AFGSite/Home.html" target="_blank">Advent Film Group</a>) even singled me out in his keynote address as being a great example of a good networker. Well, at that point, I couldn't argue it anymore. If Mr. Escobar says it, it must be true. :-)<br /><br />This is why there's hope for you. I grew up PAINFULLY SHY. I'm an extrovert, but deep inside, I am SO shy. (None of my friends believe it, but it's true.) However, I do love connecting with people! By now, I'm actually ADDICTED to networking. It's so much fun to meet people and help connect them to other people! ("Oh, you need a special effects artist? I know three that are really good at what they do! Let me give you their contact information.") I LOVE IT!!! <br /><br />The more you do it, the easier it gets. And the more people you meet, the more people you can get introduced to without having to approach a total stranger (that part is still hard for me). <br /><br />The key is to make it about them, not about you. When I put pressure on myself ("I have to meet this director because I want to be in their next movie"), I freeze up. If I can actually force myself to talk to them, I'm tense. I'm awkward. But if I'm just out to make friends, to get to know people, to see how I can help THEM, it's so much fun!<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.projectcasting.com/tips-and-advice/acting-tips-for-actors/heres-what-your-acting-resume-should-look-like/" target="_blank">Project Casting</a>Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-82365493619707817192014-06-10T15:53:00.001-04:002014-06-10T15:54:16.492-04:00Trivia Tuesday - Liebster Award<div>
I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by my friend and fellow actress McKenna Rosen of <a href="http://cherishingmyrole.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-liebster-awardor-two.html" target="_blank">Cherishing my Role</a>! Since it's not related to acting, I figured it would be perfect for a Trivia Tuesday post so you can get to know a little more about me.</div>
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Wow, that is really hard! Ummm, first of all, I'm a shy extrovert. Yes, I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but somehow it's possible. :-D I have a somewhat dramatic personality (not like "drama queen" dramatic -- I can be really quiet and very calm most of the time, but I tend to react to things a little more dramatically than my mother cares for. Haha!) Maybe "expressive" is a better word to use. I'm very expressive when I'm talking. I'm also short, creative, loyal, protective, gullible, old-fashioned, easily-excited, and a total romantic (okay, and stubborn and prideful and selfish if I must be honest). :-) There are many facets to me, but this is what first came to mind. :-) <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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Unique. Classy (well, I try, anyway). Retro/vintage (as much as possible). Modest.<br />
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Ahhhhhh, I can't do favorites! Everything I like is my "favorite"! Haha! Well, if we're talking about one artist instead of a group, then it would probably be a hot competition between Bing Crosby, Josh Groban, and Deanna Durbin.<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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Chocolate!!! (Okay, that was an easy one. Whew!)<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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If I have to pick, I'd say "A Praying Life" by Paul Miller.<br />
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Impossible question! I was a voracious reader back in the day when I had time to read, and I have SO many favorites. The Scarlet Pimpernel, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and The Count of Monte Cristo to name a few. (As you can tell, I love the classics.) <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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The 1940's and '50's!!! Such classy, feminine styles. And the fashion silhouette works great with my figure. :-D<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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Both and neither. I have equal amounts of dislike and tolerance for each one. I'm more of a hot-chocolate type of girl. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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I've never actually worn mismatched socks, and honestly I haven't had many thoughts on the matter, except I do find it fun and humorous when my friends realize their socks don't match. :-)<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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So many of my devotionals lately (and the sermons at church!) have been about God helping us to grow through suffering. Here are some of the verses that have been used... Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God." John 18:11 - "Shall I refuse to drink the cup of sorrow which the Father has given me to drink?" Psalm 107:27-28 - "At their wit's end, they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out."<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></span>
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Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, and New Zealand are at the top of the list. :-)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>And...as soon as I think I'm done with the hard part, I remember I have to nominate 11 people and come up with 11 questions! Oh boy... Here we go...<br />
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Grace of <a href="http://unmeritedfavorite.blogspot.com/">By God's Grace</a><br />
Stephanie of <a href="http://joshuaandstephanie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Our Journey of God's Faithfulness</a><br />
Hannah of <a href="http://gloryandgrace-hannah.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Glory and Grace</a><br />
Karissa of <a href="http://breadandbraves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Clothed in Scarlet</a><br />
Alyssa of <a href="http://daystoremember2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Days to Remember</a><br />
Amy of <a href="http://rejoicinginthelord2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pressing Toward the Goal</a><br />
Courtney of <a href="http://courtneycomments.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Courtney Comments</a><br />
Michelle of <a href="http://singingfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Singing FarmGirl</a><br />
Bethany of <a href="http://betstidbits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bethany's Blog</a><br />
Elanee of <a href="http://elaneesendeavors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elanee's Endeavors</a><br />
Julie of <a href="http://jnwaldvogel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Lily Among Thorns</a><br />
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1. What is a ministry that you're really passionate about?<br />
2. Random childhood memory?<br />
3. Favorite animal?<br />
4. Favorite ice cream flavor?<br />
5. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?<br />
6. Have you traveled abroad? If so, where?<br />
7. What is your favorite historical era?<br />
8. Do you have a favorite author of classic fiction?<br />
9. Do you have a favorite author of contemporary fiction?<br />
10. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up (and how does that compare to what you're doing now that you ARE grown up)?<br />
11. What motivates you?<br />
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Have fun! I look forward to reading your answers if you choose to do this! Be sure to link your post in a comment below.<br />
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Today, I want to share some words of wisdom from my friend, professional actor <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3394219" target="_blank">Josh Murray</a>. I met Josh on the set of "<a href="http://aloneyetnotalone.com/" target="_blank">Alone Yet Not Alone</a>" almost four years ago. He played the role of young George Washington. In 2012, we acted together in "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/SeniorPranktheMovie" target="_blank">Touched by Grace</a>" (formerly "The Senior Prank".) </div>
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<i>At the Premiere of "Touched by Grace". Haha, this pretty much sums up our relationship. </i></div>
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<br />I also want to give a shout-out to my friend Arel Avellino, who has started a brilliant <a href="http://arelavellino.com/category/filmthrive/" target="_blank">podcast series</a> to help filmmakers THRIVE instead of just survive. Arel is a filmmaker living in Northern VA, and I am constantly impressed by his innovative ideas and his desire to help other filmmakers succeed. I had the pleasure of acting in his short film "Trafficked: A Model Story" last year, and it was a fantastic experience. I would work with Arel again in a heartbeat.<br />
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<i>With Arel and his wife Sheila on the set of "Trafficked".</i></div>
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<br />For everyone who wants to make films - LISTEN TO HIS PODCASTS. He interviews tons of successful people in all areas of filmmaking, and there is a wealth of knowledge available to you for free. For the full list, click <a href="http://arelavellino.com/category/filmthrive/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
<br />For everyone who wants to be an actor, I highly recommend listening to this particular podcast where Josh Murray talks about becoming an actor and the right questions to ask going in. Click <a href="http://arelavellino.com/ft-0029-becoming-an-actor-and-asking-the-right-questions-going-in-with-josh-murray/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. There is also a list of resources linked on the page that he mentions in his talk.<br /><br />Seriously, I can't give it to you any better than he does, so listen and learn. :-)Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-37405494260582726492014-06-02T13:12:00.000-04:002014-06-02T13:12:36.278-04:00Casting Call - "Mayflower II"The makers of the <a href="http://theremembermovie.com/" target="_blank">Remember</a> movie are bringing us another sci-fi film, called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MayflowerTwo" target="_blank">Mayflower II</a>!<br /><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Synopsis:</span> </b><i>When Miles O’Rourke’s brother shows him the hidden Mayflower Two, a ship designed to transport families off the planet to escape persecution, he dismisses it as extremist paranoia. Soon, however, he finds that persecution is real and personal as the authorities come after him. Caught off guard, he “borrows” the new Mayflower to flee to a paradise colony on Mars where he learns he hasn’t left all his troubles behind. Mayflower Two is an action packed futuristic thriller highlighting the need for faithfulness and courage in the face of opposition.</i></div>
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The film is being made by my friends the Lammimans in Canada. I have known the Lammimans for four years and enjoyed their first film, "Remember"! I am so excited to see Christian filmmakers tackling the sci-fi genre! <br /><br />They are accepting video auditions until June 15. For all the necessary information and a character breakdown, visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/399243343551661/" target="_blank">casting event</a> on Facebook (be sure to read the event description and the first pinned post).<br /> </div>
Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-33781435171935236442014-05-20T16:24:00.000-04:002014-07-07T16:27:23.368-04:00Trivia TuesdayPatrick Hussian and Kera O'Bryon, the actors who played my parents in "Touched by Grace," were only 9-11 years old than me. (I guess that's what happens when you have a 26-year-old playing a 17-year-old.) Haha! Most people on the set actually thought I was 17 or 18 until they learned otherwise. In fact, I had more than one 16-year-old boy have a crush on me, whether on set or on the internet. In some ways I suppose it's a positive thing to look 10 years younger than you are...but in other ways...not so positive... :-)<br />
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It was delightful to work with Kera and Patrick! They were so much fun. We would be laughing outside about something one minute, then instantly switch to being sad when we received our cue to walk into a sad scene. It was my first time working with professional actors and it made my job so much easier! I could just relax and play off of them. I learned a lot.<br />
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-73158364591236774652014-05-07T22:21:00.000-04:002014-06-28T15:04:54.827-04:00Actor/Director InteractionLet's face it. All directors are different. Some will be fundamentally the same, but as unique individuals, they will have their own quirks and ways of doing things. If you've never acted before, you may have a preconceived notion of what film directors are like and how they will interact with you. I certainly had a preconceived notion when I went onto my first professional film set, and it was drastically different than I expected. Since then, I have worked with MANY different types of directors, and I want to share a little about my experiences so you can have a few ideas about what to expect.<br />
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First of all, my idea of a director was someone who would communicate with me a lot and take the time to pull the best performance out of me. At least, that's what I HOPED, since I only had one speaking role under my belt before I walked on set to play the LEADING ROLE in "Touched by Grace." I memorized my lines, I felt like I understood my character, I had been on several film sets before, but other than that, I felt like a total rookie. <br />
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<i>Director Donald Leow blocking a scene with Patrick Hussion and me for Touched by Grace</i></div>
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The first couple of days went by on Touched by Grace, and I was surprised at how little "direction" I was getting from director Donald Leow. He would give me blocking, then settle down behind the monitor at video village and let me do my thing. The scene would finish, and I'd wait expectantly for notes, feedback, adjustments...but usually it was just an announcement that we'd do the scene again, or it was good and we could move on. <br />
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By the second and third day I was thinking, "I know I'm not THAT good!!! I can't possibly be doing it just right every time!" Granted, at the end of every day, Donald would ALWAYS tell me what a great job I was doing and pour affirmation and encouragement into me (which meant a LOT! It's so important to affirm and appreciate your actors!), but I still couldn't imagine that I was really nailing it in every scene.<br />
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By the end of the first week of filming, I started approaching Donald at video village after any scene that I felt slightly questionable about, and ask him if it was okay or if he wanted me to do anything different. Invariably, I got a thumbs up and a "great job"! <br />
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By the end of the shoot, I learned that Donald always directs that way. He brings on actors that he has faith in to perform the role, and he lets them do their thing. If there are problems, he'll step in and make adjustments (I think he only gave me a note or reminder once or twice during 18 days of shooting), but otherwise he gives you the space to do your job. He respects his actors and their ability to bring characters to life.<br />
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Before I launch into a few more examples, here are a few lessons you need to know:<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">1. Do your homework. Come prepared. Filming is always on a tight schedule, and the director shouldn't have to do more than tweak your performance if necessary.<br /><br />2. TRUST the director. You're in a vulnerable place, and it's really hard to gauge how your performance is reading on the other side of the camera. Sometimes you'll feel like you're not getting it right. But trust the director when he tells you it's good. You will usually see he was right when you watch the film.<br /><br />3. Don't be afraid to ask questions. But don't be constantly barraging the director either. Trust the director to fix a problem if it's there, but it's also okay to ask for feedback if you're really feeling unsure of something.</span><br />
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<i>Waiting for direction from Director Nathan Jacobson on the set of Wanted</i></div>
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Here's a quick rundown of some other types of directors...<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">A note to directors</span> -- Please understand that we have NO idea what you're seeing on the monitor, or how our performance is reading. Feedback is really appreciated, and if a scene has to be taken again because of a technical error, it's really helpful for us to know that. I am always grateful when a director says, "Going again. You're doing great. We need another for camera." That lets me know it wasn't my fault and eliminates that concern from my mind, which helps my performance. When a scene is taken several times over and over with no mention of WHY, an actor's mind can become crowded with doubt - "Am I messing it up? Is this my fault? Why are we doing this so many times? Do I need to make an adjustment?" Those thoughts will negatively affect the performance.<br />
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<b>This video really nails what a director should say to an actor after calling "cut":</b><br />
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Stacey Bradshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971147862834188463noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990082457921079892.post-36939842617485224002014-04-26T15:26:00.001-04:002014-04-26T15:26:01.986-04:00MonologuesI don't know about you, but I went a long time without finding a good resource for monologues. I've had several people ask me if I knew where to find monologues for auditioning, and I couldn't help them. But now I have found a website with LOTS of good options! Yay! (There are lots of bad options, too, so just wade through and look for the good ones.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.actorpoint.com/monologue.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">http://www.actorpoint.com/monologue.html</span></a><br />
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When you're using a monologue to audition, try to find one within the same type of genre (don't use a tragedy to audition for a comedy), and try to find a character similar to the one you're auditioning for. You want to make it as easy as possible for the casting director to picture you in that role. <br />
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As another helpful resource, Backstage published an article with 8 tips for mastering a monologue:<br />
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Do you have any resources or tips about monologues that you'd like to share? Comment below and I might add them to the post! :-)<br />
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