What Do You Do Between Auditions?

Do you sit around complaining about not having any work? Or do you send postcards thanking the casting directors who've seen you? I know actors who do both, with varying results. I always think that a positive attitude will bring more work into your life. To help this along, though, why not send postcards? In this brief note, you can thank the casting directors for seeing you and let them know what you're up to in ONE sentence. Don't drone on about things that don't matter, it makes you seem weird :-). Also, be sure your postcards have your picture and representation information on them so they know who sent the note.

On another (semi-related) note, I've been seeing a lot of resumes lately that have personal information on them... Phone number, address, sizes, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS! Are you serious?! Please Please Please, do not put this on the Internet or on your resumes! If you've ever seen a PROFESSIONAL actor's resume, you'll notice that they do NOT include sizes, height, weight, or any other personal information. They should only have your representation's contact info. If you don't have an agent/manager, then you must put your own cell number and/or email on the resume, but NEVER put your home phone number. As always, just my opinion. :-)