[Psst. Chris. Actors are wacky. Wacko. That's the reason directors get the
big bucks: they figure out how to wrangle 'em, how to play Daddy, sister,
lover - whatever - in order to get the performance. Yes, and sometimes that
means figuring out how to get 'em to show up. As director, that's one -
I've had similar problems with promo girls and models.
It can sometimes take some work to make sure they show up. And to
make sure they remember.
(I had a number of no-shows this last weekend when I was at a local
Motor Cycle show.)
See ya
On Jan 31, 2008 1:21 PM, danielmcvicar [EMAIL
As an actor and web producer I must chime in here
I am passionate about and committed to my work as both an actor and a
new media producer, and as such would never allow anyone on my set
whom I didn't either know personally or for whom I have not sought
out a dependable reference, no
I can tell you this, if you're not kinda 'selfless' you don't get hired
again.
Thus, those who remain / survive are kinda that way.
The occasional 'arse' does get through, but the jerk factor in the industry
is remarkably low as a result.
1 - 2%
Whereas in the general population, I believe
