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Latest Blog Posts

  • Should Actors "Pay to Play"? on Oct 25, 2009 in self-producing film BEWARE-scams

    * I got this very interesting question from a colleague who prefers to remain anonymous due to the nature of the question:Dear Erin,You being from the Left Coast (California) and all, and being well-versed in the mechanics of our fine industry...have...

  • Exclusivity in Agency Contracts on Oct 6, 2009 in agents contracts

    * We’re on a role with the topic of CONTRACTS! Chantelle writes:Hello Erin,I'm an aspiring actress in North Carolina, and I made an effort to seek new representation. It has been a while since I have been able to pursue a career, due partly to the...

  • Submitting in NY & LA from Other Cities on Oct 2, 2009 in Submissions

    * One of my students is based in Louisville, KY, and though she comes to New York City on a fairly regular basis, she is not able to take full advantage of the audition opportunities. Here, she asks me a question about being out of town and submittin...

  • Negotiating Non-Union Commercials on Sep 29, 2009 in commercials non-union contracts AFTRA

    * I received a series of great questions from Alessandra, one of our readers, and I thought I would post the dialogue here:Dear Erin,It is of great value reading your blog, thank you for your time!I would like to follow up on the union/non-union issu...

  • If It Seems Too Good To Be True... on Sep 26, 2009 in personal story from Erin manager community scams fame

    * I am going to start this blog post by sharing an unsolicited email I recently received from a “manager.” (Note: All grammar and spelling has been included, as originally written.)"I was looking on IMDB and noticed you do not have a Ta...

  • "Such a Useful Tool..." on Sep 24, 2009

    * I wanted to pass along this testimonial I just received regarding our monthly event, the Bite-Size Business Soiree. Dear Erin,I’m so glad that I was able to attend the Soiree on ‘Social Networking’ this past Sunday!  It...

  • Membership Companies: Yes or No? on Sep 15, 2009 in theater marketing agent

    * I have had a couple of questions recently about membership companies and the pros and cons of joining them. Generally, membership companies are theater groups that charge members a fee and/or require “volunteering” in exchange for sta...