Not a Waste of Time

Earlier this week, I had an audition for a print shoot. It’s been a little while since I went on an audition myself, and it was fun. I love to meet great casting directors and I think what they do is amazing. Like any job, casting has its downsides, but to meet actors, and find … Read more

The All Blacks

Baby Steps to Hollywood - All Blacks

I am not a very sporty person. But I do love the All Blacks – New Zealand’s national rugby team, and the champions that kiwis (New Zealanders) love to cheer for. Way back in 2008, the All Blacks were not a winning team, and underwhelming assistant coach, Steve Hanson, stepped up to become the head … Read more

Type Casting

Baby Steps to Hollywood - Type Casting

When you’re watching your shows, look for character types – the athlete, the bubbly girl, the tech nerd, the popular girl, the mom figure, the grumpy old man…all of these characters exist…because they exist in real life! You’ll know them on the show, not just by their acting, but also by their styling; the clothes, … Read more