Catch a Catchphrase
Air Date: June 16, 2022
I don't know about you, but I love when I hear myself saying catch phrases
. You know, those little statements or sayings that can get you through the day. For example, here's one. You can start your day over at any time. That has actually helped me a lot of late because when stuff happens, sometimes I need a fresh start. Let's take a look at some additional guidepost statements that can help you with both your acting and your acting career. On this episode of Casting Actors Cast.
Catch-phrases for actors and acting careers
Treat everyone like a celebrity (real connections with others will make you a celebrity)
It’s not enough to be good when you dream of being great
Some days all you need to do is show up
Never plan spontaneity
Use the three-take rule (for self-taping)
Make every scene about the other
Tools are only useful if you use them
Be in the Moment
Raise the stakes
Be active not reflective
Never ask, “I wonder what they’re looking for”
Trust your training
The camera is not judging you
Your uniqueness will book you the job, not your sameness
Talent is about giving, career is about taking
Be the actor you want to be three years from now, now
After the audition, don’t re-audition in your head
An audition is not an event, it is part of the job description
Remember the joy of performance
If you are going to beat yourself up, use a feather
It may seem silly, but I can tell you firsthand that each one of these sayings has made an impact on my day, week or month. When we can objectively observe our emotional temperature for signs of stress, anger, hurt or frustration, changing gears with a little nugget phrase can reverse our negative trajectory and help us see things differently. Can you catch a catchphrase? It doesn’t hurt to try does it? Oh. That was another one…I can’t help it.