Hey, kids! So sorry it’s taken me like…FOREVER to write a blog. So many students, so many casting sessions, so little time! Also, I’m kinda in construction hell at the moment; I’ll have a new, bright and airy corner room to coach all of my students – both for voice-overs and for on-camera. For more information about that, please visit my site at www.dorianeelliott.com.

A lot of my newer students are asking me if because of the economic situation, will there be work out there for them. Well, yeah, it’s a bit slower, but…when you turn on the TV and the radio, are you seeing and hearing commercials??? You betcha. There may not be as MUCH stuff going on, but it’s there. And while it’s a bit slower, hone in on your skills, folks. Because I promise you this: what goes up, goes down. (see economy.) And what goes down, goes back up again. And while I’m at it, I (sadly) say that it’s a non-union market out there. So take advantage. It’s a numbers game, so play to win, and as often as you can.

Why did I say “sadly??”  Because I still believe in the unions; fair representation, regulations in payments health and pension, etc. And honestly, the best-of-the best are in the unions. But while you’re NOT in the unions, sharpen those skills and get that experience under your belt! Take lessons, go out on those auditions, get your reels, pictures and resumes ready, and be prepared for the up-swing. Like I mentioned in one of my last blogs, BE PREPARED. (I think I wrote that, like five times, to make sure it would sink in.) So, to summarize: is there work? OH, YEAH. Now get out there, and go, go, GO!

til next time - and i promise it'll be soon...

dor
http://www.dorianeelliott.com