Tagged: NY Actors Tweetup
The generation of new opportunities requires some face time. “Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team.” A straightforward and inspiring message. But, how do you generate opportunities & be a part of the team when you’re an independent artist or freelance professional? One easily actionable answer is: by building your tribe. The whole point of networking is to help position yourself for the kinds of opportunities you’re interested in — by learning who has similar interests and in turn have them learn about you....
I am honored to be a participating as a panelist at the September 23rd Business of Acting workshop! . . . Tranquil Water NY Inc. in association with ELEVATE by Fairfield Inn & Suites presents Workshops for Women in Entertainment, Branding and Entrepreneurship Chosen as one of 20 national female business owners that are finalists in the ELEVATE fueled by Fairfield program, branding and production company Tranquil Water NY Inc.’s Erica McLaughlin will conduct an ongoing workshop series for females in arts, entertainment and business. Each workshop will last approximately 2 hours and will be followed by a networking happy...
Meet Tommy McInnis who talks of his inspiring comeback from living in the NY Subway tunnels to becoming a working actor & author! TOMMY MCINNIS – https://www.facebook.com/tommy.writes/ @Tommy7427 THE COMEDY BAR – http://www.comedybarnyc.com/ @ComedyBarNYC NY ACTORS TWEETUP – http://www.nyactorstweetup.com/ @NYActorsTweeup JODY FORMICA | makeup artist – http://www.JodyFormica.com @JodyFormica
Meet Tommy McInnis who talks of his inspiring comeback from living in the NY Subway tunnels to becoming a working actor & author! TOMMY MCINNIS – https://www.facebook.com/tommy.writes/ @Tommy7427 THE COMEDY BAR – http://www.comedybarnyc.com/ @ComedyBarNYC NY ACTORS TWEETUP – http://www.nyactorstweetup.com/ @NYActorsTweeup JODY FORMICA | makeup artist – http://www.JodyFormica.com @JodyFormica
Film & Flattery: Who doesn’t love those 2 things? In this interview at the NY Actors Tweetup, I speak with Geoffrey Guerrero Founder/Director of the Katra Film Series… and he makes me blush! The Katra Film Series spotlights provides a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work in front of a live audience and to network with like-minded industry folks.
At the last NY Actors Tweetup networking event, I had the chance to sit down with a few industry professionals at the brand new Comedy Bar in NYC! In this episode I talk to Qurrat Ann Kadwani, star and creator of the 1-woman show, “They Call Me Q”. To learn more please visit: QURRAT KADWANI – http://qkadwani.com/theycallmeq/ @QurratAnn THE COMEDY BAR – http://www.comedybarnyc.com/ @ComedyBarNYC NY ACTORS TWEETUP – http://www.nyactorstweetup.com/ @NYActorsTweeup
An Exclusive Invitation UPDATE: Confused by the BIG VISION AWARDS, how much the tickets cost and whether or not you have to become a BVEW member to attend? NO you do not have to join BVEW to attend! Tickets come in 3 price tiers: – Power Networker (no pre-reserved seating – but remember it’s held at a hip night club!) at $30 (or $22.50 with our discount) – Reserved Tables at $50 (or $37.50 with our discount) – VIP at $75 (or $56.25 with our discount) Awards will only be a portion of the evening, then the rest will be...
Whether you are a new or veteran actor, knowing your type – meaning how others are most likely to see (and cast) you – is of primary importance, for this is where the bulk of your work will be. In fact, until you’ve successfully established yourself, embracing whatever type you most represent (e.g. the jock, the femme fatale, the hipster, the comedic side-kick, etc.) should be the tent-pole of your marketing efforts and the focus of your job submissions. Ironically, once you know the category of actors you are most aligned with, it then becomes your job to distinguish yourself...
