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"Ask Aaron" - January 2009 Answer

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I've recently completed a basic acting class and we had to play memory games and exercises. I was not good with the memory exercises. At the end of the term we had to memorize lines. I find that I get really nervous and can't remember the most basic lines. My brain goes completely blank and the harder I try to remember my lines, the more I forget my lines. I am concerned this will be a problem for me at auditions and jobs. Any recommendations?

Next Month's Column:

How do I know what my "type" is? Should my headshot represent what I think my type is, or should I go for a more generic look and let the client decide?

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From Richey, CT

I have an agent, however, I feel as if I am not getting as many auditions as I should. I was wondering if you can offer some advice.

Dear Richey:

There are many reasons why you might not be getting calls from your agent. The first thing I would suggest is that you call your agent and arrange a time to talk with him/her. Say that you have gotten very few calls, and ask if there is anything you can do to get more work happening. Maybe your agent is out of photos (assuming your agent does not use jpg’s exclusively). Maybe your shots are not selling you well and you need new head shots and or comp cards. Maybe there just is not much work for your category right now, or perhaps you are being submitted, but the clients are not requesting you. The most important thing is not to immediately blame your agent. Instead, communicate with your agent in an honest and trusting way. It will be extremely helpful to you in the short and long term.

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