Actor First, Business Man Second

This is an odd first post for a blog about the business side of acting; but I feel that it is important.

All too often; actors (myself included) get so caught up in how their career is going that they forget about the joy of being an actor.

Because the truth is, that if you are an actor, you are an artist.

People can debate how good of an artist you are, if you are too commercial, etc. but the bottom line is that you have chosen a career where you create something unique and show it to the world.

And that is fantastic.

Throughout this blog and the book to follow, you will get many tips about treating your acting like a small business, dealing with marketing, incorporating, and so on. But none of that matters if you aren't artistically fulfilled.

I believe that if you are reading this, you did not decide to become an actor for the money. You want to create. You want to speak to the world. You are brave enough to show your soul to the world and let the cynics criticize you for all to see.

But maybe you wouldn't mind working fewer hours at your survival job, having more than 1 audition a month, or having your agent recognize you if you run into them at the store.


I believe that I can help you with that.


But all of the tips and tricks won't help if you don't love being an actor.


If you don't love it, or the industry has made you bitter,you have two options:

1. You can quit. Maybe you will return to it someday.

or

2. You can bring the romance back: Do your friend's play that you feel passionate about. Teach theater to kids. Hell, go to the movies. Do whatever works for you, because none of it is worth it without love.

So we can learn (or relearn) how to market ourselves. We can run our career like a business. But we can  never forget what we got into this for.

Happy Acting,

E