Staying Motivated
Actors have the rare issue of needing “permission” to do what we’re good at – we need a role to play. So, what can we do when there are no auditions coming in?
Hunting for Clues in the Logline
Typically, when you receive an audition request, it includes a breakdown of the project’s filmmakers, location, and a logline – a one sentence description of the story and characters. I’ll admit that I often head straight for my character's description before I read the project description. But
3 Power Questions for Breaking Down a Scene
Welcome to my first official Know Small Parts newsletter! To get things started, I’ll be sharing the first 3 questions I ask myself when I break down a scene.
I remember auditioning for the guest starring role of a nurse on Diagnosis Murder back in the 90’s. The
Introducing the Know Small Parts newsletter!
Behind-the-scenes stories and wisdom from my 30-year career as a working actor in films like Django Unchained, Now You See Me and Kill Bill, TV shows from Friends to Queen Sugar, and over 60 commercials.