Actor Problems

Have you ever cried for no reason at all?

I did. This past week.

...until I realized, “OH. That’s why…”

Actors are emotional. We don’t always know we’re in a bad mood until we’re hit with (what feels…

Question: How are we as actors supposed to be sane and positive when facing rejection all the time? 

Second question: How are we supposed to do the same when we're getting rejected from even audition…

If you’ve read the first article I’ve ever written for Backstage.com you know that I once embarrassed myself at a charity event: I didn’t think I fit in. I told one of the volunteers who asked “So, w…

If you’re an actor with a day job, I’m guessing you’re a hard worker.

I’m also guessing that sometimes - juuuuuust sometimes - you need a good kick in the rear to work on your acting goals….you know,…

Have you ever thought this "acting thing" is unfair?

The way this industry works can be really unfair - but does that mean we have to be miserable because of it?

This week's episode gives a different…

• Why you can relax about your next audition…
• Why it’s okay that you didn’t book your *last* audition….
• What to remember when you JUST CAN’T
• How to get to know those important decision makers - withou…

Why should you see a life coach instead of a therapist?

Why should you work on your insecurities about yourself before transitioning to a new job?

What should you know about some of those actors recu…

Us actors are SO darn excited sometimes…

We get out of college. We move to a big city. We start auditioning left and right. We are SO EXCITED BECAUSE #ACTING!

... and then we get tired. We burn out. …

Leigh Foster is a working Chicago actor.

He's been a guest star on Chicago Med. He's recurred on Chicago Fire. You've seen him on Empire, commercials, and print ads.

And as of early 2015 - he had nev…

It’s a little TOO easy to focus on the negatives in our acting careers...And when we focus on the negatives, we find more of them. And more...

So let's switch that. I'm sharing three crazy stories th…

WARNING FOR ACTORS: Don’t do this.

Please don’t. Like, for real. It’s toxic. You’ll regret it. It never feels good.

...but sometimes, despite knowing alllllll of this…. we’ll do it anyway.

It’s okay.…

We celebrated my birthday.

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day.

It’s time to celebrate Women’s History month.

Looking at the list of mentors in my life - a lot of them are women. Here are three who have …

Everybody….DRINK!

“....um, do I have to?”

No.

“But - I want to! Is that okay?”

If you’re 21 - yes.

“Actually….I feel guilty. Is it wrong that I enjoy drinking?”

As someone who didn’t start drinking…

It’s my birthday!

I did a special edition, live on facebook and instagram, all about how I’m not where I thought I’d be at this point in my life….

I love setting goals. I bet you do too. But what hap…

Have you ever felt like you weren’t as far as you should be in your acting career?

While I always catch myself doing this to a certain degree, I remember it being really bad three years ago….

I was w…

It’s hard enough when you’re having a go-through and everything sucks.

It’s extra hard when that go-through overstays its welcome.

It’s like winter in Chicago: November is meh. December is extra meh …

Not getting the results you want in your acting career?

I can relate. In more ways than just acting.

On this Valentine’s Day, I want to share a message of love. More specifically, times when I didn’t…

You have high standards….yes?

And you’re great at setting big goals.

But like….do you ever find yourself waiting to be happier until you’ve achieved something external?

• “Once I quit my day job, I’ll…

Need I say more?

Some backstory: Five years ago, I experienced my first polar vortex. I was also going through a rough time at work. Between the two, I felt pretty defeated...

Not. This. Year.

I'm fi…