Dear Reader, Student short films are a mixed bag of nuts. As a budding actress, I often apply for small volunteer gigs, so I can gain more experience (but also because I just love acting). Through these gigs, I have also found that some of these projects turn out to be much more work than... Continue Reading →
Sometimes We Fail
Dear Reader Sometimes things go poorly, and by “poorly,” I mean, really eff-ing badly. As you know, I’m a part-time actress (more here & here). What you may not know, is that I have gotten ALL of my jobs (short films, commercials, music videos) without ever once needing to attend an in-person audition. Until this... Continue Reading →
How to Meet Future Doctors
Dear Reader, Okay, the title is a bit of a tease, but if you're crafty, this post may still give you ideas. What is a standardized patient? Standardized patients are individuals who are trained to act out a medical patient with a specific medical history. Universities often employ standardized patients to evaluate medical students in... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Commercial Actress
Dear Reader, Sometime over the last few months, I “officially” became a commercial actress. I have a lot to say about this topic, so if you were ever curious about what it means to act in commercials, do read on…. As an actor for screen, I strive to do a range of work and have... Continue Reading →