1.Like
mailmen, they arrive in rain or shine. If a tornado or hurricane
is near, these industrious actors and models find their way to the set. Even
if they are on traffic-jammed highways like Interstate-95, getting there
on time is their goal. Yeah, they’ve figured out that leaving early is the
key. Google maps are gold.
2.And they’ve learned the art of writing
things down. They have a calendar - you know, one of those day-timer thingys
- with all their castings, dates, callbacks and bookings. It saves the day
every time.
3.When
their agent calls them, they pick up – cuz you never know. Working with
Jennifer Aniston could be the offer on the other line. They might call back, but OOPS, it's too late.
4.When a
casting comes along they say, “YES!” Sure dressing up as a chicken wasn’t
their idea of acting. But shucks, it gets them in the door. So what if the
pay is less than chicken feed, at least there’s one thing to add to a
resume.
5.Speaking
of resumes. Hey, working talent know how to work it. With their resumes
updated often, they showcase all of their abilities. Their
agency KNOWS what they can do, sending them on castings regularly.
6.Talent is always courteous to everybody. They’ve learned it’s easier to catch flies with
honey than vinegar. No high and mighty here. Just enthusiasm and gratitude
(maybe some acting too).
7.Their agency knows what to do, the talent sees. “We need new comp cards,” the agency says. In days, in no time at all new ones magically appear at the agency’s door.