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1. Who Am I? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Why Am I Writing This? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Reason #1: You Werent Prepared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4. Reason #2: You Werent Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5. Reason #3: You Were Too Nervous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6. Reason #4: You Didnt Market Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7. Reason #5: You Chose Bad Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8. Reason #6: You Need More Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9. Reason #7: You Dont Know Anyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10. Final Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11. Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Who Am I?
My name is Adam Wahlberg, and Im an actor living in The Big Apple. Im not a star on Broadway, I dont have a three picture deal with Miramax, and you wont nd my name in any of the tabloids. (And thank God for that.) I attended Syracuse Universitys School of Drama, and I was lucky enough to book six months of solid acting work right after graduation. (Lucky because I really had no idea what I was doing.) Like most of my peers, I spend my week attending countless auditions, callbacks, meetings, and industry parties. And when Im not doing that, Im out of town doing a play or a shooting a lm. Its a crazy lifestyle, and its not for everyone. In 2009, I attended close to 300 auditions in and around New York City. I read with countless aspiring actors from all walks of life. And heres what I noticed... Many of those actors were absolutely, breath-takingly brilliant! But they would never get the chance to shine because their audition technique was horrible. Ive been in the trenches, and Ive seen it rsthand. So I did a little research and found plenty of books, courses, websites, blogs, and other info on the subject of acting. But virtually nothing on the art of the audition. I decided it was time to change all that. So in January of 2010, I launched Ace Your Audition, a website dedicated to helping actors achieve their goals by focusing on their audition technique. And this special report is the natural extension of my crusade to help actors just like you to empower themselves, having their own career on their own terms.

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Why Am I Writing This?

The general public, and indeed, even many aspiring actors dont know what the average actor goes through on a daily basis. It all boils down to one word...

successful actors, its a rocky road; lled with hardship, rejection, and heartache. But this report also delves deep into the secret strategies and clandestine tactics of the most seasoned professional actors, revealing for the rst time how they land the job on a consistent basis.

Scary Statistics
85% of members in Actors Equity Association are unemployed at any one time.1

A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success. -Bo Bennett

Rejection. Even the word itself makes you inch, doesnt it? It means that youre not wanted. It means Thanks, but no thanks...

But you bravely carry on, attending audition after audition, baring your soul to casting directors who dont seem to care. And after you leave, you wonder if youll ever get that call. And you dont. Do you ever ask yourself, What went wrong? In this special report, Im going to share with you the seven most common reasons why an actor doesnt get the part. And then Ill show you how to avoid these pitfalls so you can book more jobs, and easily catapult your acting career to new heights. Be forewarned! This special report contains dirty details about the business of show. And it doesnt paint a pretty picture. Even for the most

Im not writing this 72% of members in the Screen Actors report to scare you off Guild will make less or crush your dreams than $5000 this of being a working calendar year.2 actor. Im writing this to fortify you for the tough journey ahead. Im writing this to arm you with the tools you need to realize your goals, whatever they may be. And remember that the tougher the journey, the greater the reward.

Actors search for rejection. If they don't get it they reject themselves. -Charlie Chaplin
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Reason #1: You Werent Prepared...

Imagine this: You have a big audition coming up next week, and you have everything under control: Youve chosen a monologue, you did the table work, you have it memorized, and youve been rehearsing every day. You feel relaxed and condent. But when you nally hit the audition room, you forget the very rst line! Happens all the time.

new neural pathways to accommodate that activity.3 This is also how you learned to walk. You dont think about how to walk, your muscles just know what to do. By the way, being prepared isnt just about memorization. Thats just the beginning. Next, you have to create the imagined situation of the scene, determine what your character wants and how he/she goes about getting it, and then turn all of that into actionable behavior. Are you beginning to see my point about preparation?

Try This Exercise...

Heres how to check if youre truly memorized. Recite your lines while performing a physical activity that requires full concentration. For example: ! ! ! ! ! ! Threading a needle Baking a cake Jumping rope Organizing your closet Washing dishes Doing laundry

Motor Response
Okay, lets talk about memorization. Its not just about committing the words to memory. Nor is it about knowing them by heart. To really know a monologue, a scene, or a song... It has to be buried deep in your bones. It has to become a part of you.

If you think youre prepared, I urge you to be honest with yourself and re-evaluate. You will nd theres always something else to be done. Its the wonderful paradox about acting... The more solid your foundation, the more freedom you have to play. And the better your acting will be.

Do this until the words simply spill out of you with no effort. (Its much harder than you think.)

If you know your character's thoughts, the proper vocal and bodily expressions will naturally follow. -Constantin Stanislavski

Its called your motor response or muscle memory. When you repeat an activity (in this case, reciting your lines), your brain literally builds

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Your Plan of Action

! Select a monologue from this list. Read it over, and do all
the appropriate table work.

! Memorize it using the exercise in this chapter. ! Grab a friend or family member and sit them on the sofa.
Perform the piece as if you were in a real audition situation. Do this multiple times with multiple people, and in multiple locations. DO NOT ask for feedback. Congratulations! You have a new audition piece. You can use this simple process whenever you have a new monologue or song to learn.

The Bottom Line

Your preparation says a lot about your work ethic. Directors want actors who will work hard to bring their vision to life. Be that actor, and youll have your choice of roles to play.

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Reason #2: You Werent Professional...

It isnt about how many unions you belong to, or how many Broadway shows you have under your belt. To be a professional, you have to monitor your behavior. Its all about how you conduct yourself, and how you treat others around you. Admittedly, these concepts arent ground-breaking, subversive, or revolutionary. Theyre mere common sense, and may even seem a little remedial. But trust me, these rules get broken all the time, even by the most experienced professionals. So please read carefully.

enslave the human race, or worst of all... You might miss your appointment and hold up the whole audition process. Avoid that at all cost. Dont be that actor.

...mind your Ps and Qs. Simple phrases

like good morning, please, and thank you can be extremely effective in getting someone to comply with your request, whilst breeding goodwill at the same time.

Remember to Smile...
Did you know that smiling is actually contagious? Studies have shown that we humans will unconsciously mimic facial expressions of others. Even better, smiling releases feelgood neuro-transmitters like serotonin and dopamine into the nervous system, making the smiler feel euphoric. And lastly, we humans recognize others by the way they make us feel.4 So lets connect the dots... You smile at someone, they unconsciously smile back, and they feel happy. Then, the next time they think of you, that happy feeling will come ooding back, and theyll associate that happy feeling with your face. Thats some powerful stuff!

Do...
...show up early. If youre not
early, youre late. Do yourself a favor and show up at least 10 to 15 minutes ahead of time. Why? Well, lets see... You might run into trafc, you might have to ll out paperwork, the 6 train might be out of service, you might forget your headshot at home, you might run into a freak snowstorm or another strange weather phenomenon, hostile extra-terrestrial life forms may invade Earth and

...bring something to do. 9 times out of

10, your audition turns into a waiting game. So bring something to occupy your time and attention. A crossword puzzle, a page-turning novel, Angry Birds, or whatever. Why is this important?

Because it will ward off any excess tension or nervous behavior (see Reason #3), and it will prevent you from being drawn into conversation with other actors. It will also prevent you from reciting your audition material. (If you dont know it by now...)

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The idea is to keep calm, relaxed, and focused.

The Bottom Line

Think of every audition like a job interview, because thats exactly what it is. Conduct yourself in a professional and friendly manner, and directors will jump at the chance to hire you for their project.

Dont...
...dress inappropriately. Dressing provocatively is a nono for women and men alike. It will make others around you feel anxious and embarrassed. And as weve established, people recognize other people by the way they make them feel. Do you want the director to associate you with his feelings of anxiety? That probably wont get you hired.

...talk too loud in the waiting room. That room

Behavior is a mirror in which every man displays his own image. -Goethe

is full of interns and production managers who are just aching to point out the troublemakers. So keep your voice low.

...chew gum. Not only does it make you look like a camel,
it also shows a lack of respect for the auditors and their staff. What if your character is chewing gum during the scene? Youre an actor. Pretend.

Your plan of action:

When in doubt, ask yourself this question: If I do this, will I offend anyone? If the answer is yes, dont do it.

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Reason #3: You Were Too Nervous...

Weve all experienced it. Your mouth is dry, its hard to swallow, youre breaking out in a cold sweat, youre short of breath, and youre weak in the knees. Youre just plain nervous. Heres a little secret: Anxiety is just a watered down version of a much stronger emotion. Fear. If you want to control your nerves, you need to know what fear is and how it works. Believe it or not, the emotion of fear is healthy. It's a series of neuro-transmitting bio-chemicals (adrenaline mostly) released into your body. They give you super speed and strength. They improve your hearing, vision, sense of smell, even speed of thought. This reex is known as your ght or ight response. Almost all mammals have one, including humans. It's programmed into our DNA.5 Fight or ight helped us to outrun and outwit those lions, tigers, and bears while we were evolving. Heres what happens... Muscles contact throughout the body. The head is pulled down, the shoulders pulled up. The hips move forward and spine curves inward. This is to protect your vital organs from harm. If you try to resist this and stand up straight, your diaphragm and vocal cords become tight, which makes your breathing shallow and your voice thin. It reduces blood ow to the

brain which may induce a headache or cause you to pass out. Breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Because the body requires an even ow of oxygen for the muscles, it resorts to quick and supercial breaths.

Heart rate and blood pressure intensify. The oxygen, adrenaline, and glucose needs to be distributed evenly throughout your muscles, and fast. This also helps to produce sweat, which will help prevent overheating. The digestive system shuts down. During ght or ight, digestion is not a high priority. Stomach acid and saliva stop being produced. This leads to stomach butteries and dry mouth. Brain wave frequency increases. And because you're thinking faster, time becomes distorted, turning a minute into an eternity. In essence, fear helps you stay alive. So its actually a good thing. But if you want to be an actor, you have to

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get rid of all undesired physical tension. Because it will absolutely kill your acting technique. Professional actors spend years trying to rid themselves of unchosen tension with elaborate techniques like Alexander, Meyerhold, Linklater, Feldenkrais, and the list goes on. But heres some good news: There are some simple, easy guidelines you can follow to get rid of those nerves. And here they are... Warm up. Breathing and vocal exercises are great for focusing your nervous energy into something useful. Before every performance, I warm up physically and vocally for 45 minutes. It does wonders. Start by reading Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater or Speaking Shakespeare by Patsy Rodenburg. But if you truly want a solid warm up routine (and a life-changing experience), nd a class. Watch your diet. Avoid protein, fat, and dairy before a performance. They take too long to digest. So when your ght or ight kicks in, the food just sits in your stomach, creating cramps and nausea. Instead, eat complex carbohydrates a few hours before performance. This will digest quickly and increase your seratonin (a "feel good" hormone). Complex carbs are: breads, pastas, beans, potatoes, bran, rice, and cereals. Finally, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. All three will increase symptoms of stress. (But if you are a smoker, now isn't the time to kick the habit.)

Sleep. This one is easy. Make sure you're getting 7 to 8 hours a night. It can and will affect your performance. Take vitamins. Specically vitamins B and C, calcium, and magnesium, which act as natural tranquilizers. Exercise. Hit the gym to release endorphins and relax those larger muscle groups. Even if you don't exercise on a regular basis, jogging or swimming the night before is extremely helpful.

Be prepared. Maybe the best method of dealing with fear and stage fright is to know your performance, inside and out. If you know what you're doing, you'll be relaxed, focused and ready to go. (See Reason #1.)

Unchosen tension is one of the actor's greatest enemies. Tension is the physical manifestation of blocked impulses: emotions, thoughts, physical responses. And if you don't have access to your impulses, you're a zombie, not a master actor.

Your Plan of Action

Go back and re-read the guidelines I outlined in this chapter. Pick the three areas that need the most improvement in your life. Work on them one at a time. Not all at once. Changing

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your habits is really hard work, and most people give up too soon. So take it slow. Did you know that it takes 28 days to form a new habit?6

The Bottom Line

The next time you get that anxious feeling, remind yourself that its just human instinct, designed to keep you alive. Dismiss it, and go kick some ass. It will vastly improve your chances of getting hired.

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Reason #4: You Didnt Market Yourself...

The secret is the right mindset: You are an entrepreneur with a product to sell. You're selling you. Your face, your personality, your voice, your acting skills, your singing skills, et al. All working actors understand this concept. Any good business owner knows that if you want to sell, you have to narrow down your niche. A niche is an area of expertise, a specialty. Its the difference between being a general physician and being an anesthesiologist. It sounds counter-intuitive, but hear me out. Most actors want to show off their supposed versatility. So they stack their resum with every role theyve ever played, hoping to impress the casting director. But all theyre really doing is

confusing him, and turning him off. But theres a better way...

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Tell Them How to Cast You

Thats right, I said it. Tell them how to cast you. See, theres this disease plaguing the acting community known as typecasting. If you could be a y on the wall at one of these casting meetings, youd hear a lot of this: " What we need is a Ryan Reynolds type. " Who was that girl who looked like a Jessica Alba type? " He seems like a Godfather type of guy. Casting directors dont have much imagination, so they dont see you for the unique snowake child that you are. Instead, they lump actors into categories: Leading man, best friend, cheerleader, vixen, nerd, stoner, and so forth. Most actors HATE this, and they work against it. But youre smarter than that; youre going to use typecasting to help you get acting jobs. See your plan of action below to discover your type. When you attend an audition, you must tell them how to cast you. This means you already know which part youre suitable for, and have tailored your marketing approach to let directors know that. If you make their job easy, they love you long time.

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Marketing Your Business

Now that we've identied the product (you), it's time to market that product. How do you get your name out there? How can you get hired? Headshot and Resum. An actor's 8x10 calling card. It needs to look as professional as possible because it's going to cross the desk of directors, producers, agents, managers, etc. (Bonus points if you print up some business cards!)

First Impressions...
All this complicated talk about type got you confused? Lets make it simpler: A recent study conducted at Princeton proves that we humans form a rst impression of someone in one tenth of a second after eye contact. One tenth of a second!7 This has HUGE implications for actors. It means from the second you walk in the audition room, before you even open your mouth, youve already been judged. This is why type is so important... Because if you dont dene your type, everyone else will do it for you.

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Your Plan of Action

Earlier, we talked about type-casting. Heres how to nd out your type... Ask 20 different people (friends, acquaintances, etc.) to consider their rst impression of you. Ask them to come up with 3 different adjectives of that impression. And tell them to be brutally honest. Write the adjectives down in a notebook. By the end, youll have 60 different adjectives in your notebook. And chances are, several of them will overlap, having been mentioned more than once. Those are the adjectives you want to pay attention to. From those adjectives, you should be able to determine your type.

The Bottom Line

The powers that be will see you as a product. Something to sell and make money from. And you should think this way too. This may seem dark and dreary, but it's actually a good thing. Why? Because you realize that it's not personal. It's just good business. If you get specic about your marketing plan using the techniques we talked about, you dramatically increase your chances of working as an actor.

On the Web. Sites like reelact.com will host your online information. Hosting photos, your resum, even your demo reel.

Networking. One of the best skills you can develop is tuning into what's happening around you, and trying to get involved. What's more, surrounding yourself with positive, successful role models is essential. True entrepreneurs are experts at networking.

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Reason #5: You Chose Bad Material...

Sometimes, its not up to you. Youre given sides, or worse yet... a cold-reading! But 4 times out of 5, you have to prepare a short audition piece. A monologue, a song, or something else. But how you choose your audition material can make or break your chances. Here are some tips...

The beginning sets the scene, telling us all the Ws: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. The middle is the struggle, the conict, the striving for what your character wants in the scene. The end is the resolution. Either your character wins their ght, or they lose. Each of these parts needs the other two to be successful. You cant have a scene with only a beginning and middle, or only a beginning and end. It just doesnt work. Make sure youre picking material that has all As an actor, youll be auditioning a three parts. lot over the next 30 years, give or take. And the best part about selecting monologues is that its your choice, and yours alone. So why not choose material that excites The call sheet will you? tell you how long

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Something Needs to Happen

If I learned just one thing while at school, it would be this: In every scene (and monologues count as scenes), something needs to happen. A discovery, a shift in power, an ultimatum, a seduction, a plea for your life. These are all events. And without them, you have no scene. The most successful actors choose material that grips the imagination, packed with life-changing events. There, I just saved you four years and $200,000. Youre welcome.

The Excitement Factor...

Time Limit

you are alloted for your audition piece. For example, two minutes is standard when it comes to monologues. That means from the time you utter your very rst line, you have 120 seconds to nish. One of the worst mistakes you can make is running too long. Nothing annoys a director like having to cut off an actor. While practicing, you need to time your audition piece with a stopwatch, right down to the second.

Structure
Every good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Your audition material should be the same, whether its Tolstoys War and Peace, or a short 16 bars of Rogers & Hammerstein.

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What happens if it keeps running long? Maybe you should talk faster? Or dont do that thing after that one line? Only you can decide. But heres what I do: I cut the text.

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An ounce of behavior is worth a pound of words. -Sanford Meisner

! Does anything happen? ! Does it have a beginning, middle, and end? ! Can it be cut down to less than two minutes? ! Does it excite me?
If you can answer yes to these four crucial questions, youve got a winner. (Bonus points if you can go through all your current monologues and songs, weeding out the ones you know are just plain bad.)

I cut single words, I cut phrases, I cut whole sentences, and Im ruthless. I say its better to cut your lines, than to cut your acting.

Your Plan of Action

When scoping out potential audition material, ask yourself the following questions:

The Bottom Line

Listen, there are a lot of really crappy writers out there. But you dont have to use their artless drivel for your auditions, because now you know exactly what good writing looks like. And that will take you a long way towards becoming a working actor.

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Reason #6: You Need More Training...

You're probably wondering why you need acting training in the rst place. Why can't you just get on stage and do your thing? Let me ask you something: If you were going to play a game of chess, wouldn't you rst want to learn the rules? How does the queen move? The bishop? The rook? You can't just sit down and start moving pieces at random, because you would lose the game. And while there is no right or wrong in the craft of acting, there IS good and bad. So if you havent already, seek some instruction.

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Training for Free

An actors training doesnt always take the form of a class that you pay for. Sometimes its an improv group that meets every Thursday, or your church choir, or a monologue workshop at a friends house. Something with a low barrier to entry, someplace where you can practice your craft safely and without fear of judgement. Volunteer. I know I must sound like a broken record by now, but you have to get involved with your local theatre, any way you can. The more time you spend in the right environment, the better your chances for success. Observation. Its a funny thing... We spend so much time interacting with other people, and almost no time observing their behavior. I encourage you to go sit in a public place; a playground, a mall, a Starbucks, or wherever. Then get comfortable, and

No Money?

Many aspiring actors tell me that they dont have the cash to pay for acting classes. And I get it. Were all broke. However, if youre passionate about your craft, and youre driven to succeed, youll nd the money. Earn it, scrimp it, save it. Its important to your growth as an actor. But just in case you absolutely cannot pay for classes, here are a few other ideas to ex your acting muscles...

The actor has to develop his body. The actor has to work on his voice. But the most important thing the actor has to work on is his mind. - Stella Adler

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watch the show. (And make sure to take some notes.) Most people regard this as a waste of time, but youll be shocked at what you can learn. Read a book. All the most best actors I know are voracious readers. And not just books about acting. Take a peek at their nightstand and you nd everything from Stephen King to Stephen Hawking. It increases your vocabulary and augments your imagination. Always ask why. Another trait of the skilled actor is curiosity. Meryl Streep once said, I'm curious about other people. That's the essence of my acting. I'm interested in what it would be like to be you.

Id like to enroll, but I cant really afford the tuition right now. Tell me, is the school looking for interns?

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If you show that youre enthusiastic and willing to work hard, they might just strike a deal with you. Come on, what have you got to lose?

The Bottom Line

Beg, borrow, steal, or intern your way into an acting class. It will improve your acting game 1000%, and may be the difference between well call you, and you got the part!

Your Plan of Action

Training is important. So if you dont have the money for classes, try this technique:

! Audit a class. Google your local acting school and ask if

you can audit a class. Even if you cant afford to enroll, you can learn so much just by sitting in the room and taking notes.

! Intern. If you like what you saw in the classroom,

approach the teacher and ask if you can be an intern. Say something like this: Hey [Mr./Mrs. So & So], thanks for letting me audit your class. I really respect the work youre doing here.

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Reason #7: You Dont Know Anyone...

Heres a little secret about show business: (And any business, really.) Directors only work with actors that they know, like, and respect. Rarely will they take a chance on actors they dont know, no matter how sensationally talented they might be. Dont believe me? I can prove it. How many Tim Burton movies can you name? Well lets see... ! Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ! Edward Scissorhands ! Alice in Wonderland ! Sleepy Hollow ! Corpse Bride ! Ed Wood And who starred in each and every one of them? Can you name him? Thats right. Johnny Depp. And thats no accident. Out of the thirteen studio narrative titles that Burton has directed, Johnny Depp has been his leading man in over half of them.8 And why? Because he knows that Depp will show up on time, be

prepared to work, and help him make a killing at the box ofce.

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This phenomenon happens all over Hollywood, and all over the world. Like it or not, business is built on relationships. So how can you be like Johnny? How to get into the good graces of a director? Its easy. By showing up often, by being professional and friendly, and by consistently giving a solid audition. Even if you dont get the part the rst time, second time, or third time around, theyll get to know you. Theyll be excited to see your work. Theyll be happy to see you. And that will eventually lead to a job. I guarantee it. Actors, especially young actors, get so wrapped up in this one audition or this one interview that they fail to see the big picture. It takes years to build your reputation.

Networking
And by the way, dont make auditions your only contact with the local showbiz community. You have to go see plays, attend parties, meet people, network. I think actors tend to regard networking as a dirty word. We imagine some transparent Hollywood sleaze-ball handing out his headshot and resum at

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industry parties, trying desperately to make friends with the right people. But heres the secret to effective networking... Focus on how you can help other people. What skills do you already have? How can you leverage those skills to help someone else? There are so many benets to this tactic, its amazing. You get the satisfaction of knowing you helped someone. You automatically augment your prole in the acting community. And you can take advantage of The Reciprocity Rule.

I was using reciprocation even before I knew what it was. And let me tell you, its scary how well it works. If you want to know more, I recommend reading Inuence by Robert Cialdini, chapter 2.

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Your Plan of Action

Sit down and get out your calendar for the next month. Find out what plays and musicals are opening in your town and make it your business to be there. Even if you have to go alone. The idea is to meet people, and to nd out how you can get involved. Once youve done that, inertia will take care of the rest.

The Reciprocity Rule

Speaking of networking, Im about to reveal a psychological technique Ive been using for years with great success. But I have to warn you, its not exactly... ethical.

The successful networkers I know, the ones receiving tons of referrals and feeling truly happy about themselves, continually put the other person's needs ahead of their own.- Bob Burg

The Bottom Line

Sometimes being an actor isnt about booking the job. Its about working the room. Its about simply getting seen. That way, the next time they hold auditions, the casting director knows you and your work. And youre that much closer to getting the job.

Its called The Reciprocity Rule. It states that if you do an unexpected favor for someone (your target), they will feel an overwhelming obligation to comply with your next request. And they dont realize its happening. Whats more, your target doesnt have to know you, or even like you for the rule to apply.9

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Final Word
I overhear so many actors complain about how they dont get enough work, how they audition too often and perform too seldom. What they fail to realize is this... The audition is your chance to perform. True, theres no spotlight, no movie camera, no adoring fans, and no money involved. But for two whole minutes, that room belongs to you. Make it shine. And if you keep this mindset, you absolutely will start getting more parts, and have more chances to perform.

I challenge you to be the exception. Dont sit there and think. Go get your hands dirty.

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A Word of Thanks
If youve made it this far, it means I havent scared you off. Congratulations! There was a lot of information in this special report, and I understand its a lot to take in. But you now have a whole new set of powerful tools to boost your burgeoning acting career. If you found this special report helpful, please feel free to share it with a friend, a colleague, or a fellow actor. Lastly, I want to thank you for your support of AYA. Its a real passion project of mine, and it wouldnt be half as much fun without someone to read it. And thats you! Go get em, Tiger... Sincerely, Adam Wahlberg Founder, Ace Your Audition Email Me! Facebook Me! Tweet Me!

A Challenge
The emails I get are all the same: They wanna be an actor, but they dont know how to get started. Allow me to impart life lesson numero uno... You start by starting. You start by standing up from the piece of furniture youre sitting on right now, nding your local theatre, and making a difference.

It pains me to know that most of you will devour this book, and then do absolutely nothing with it. You wont use a single strategy, tactic, or technique Ive written.

He only earns his freedom and his life who takes them every day by storm. -Goethe

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