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Self-Tape Tips Part 7 - Finding a Reader

Self-Tape Tips Part 7: Finding a Reader

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I asked my actor friends what they felt was the biggest hurdle…

Erica has BIG news!!

Dear Friends: Hartley and I are excited (read: nervous, eager,…
Demo Reel: Creating Your Own Scenes

Demo Reels: Creating Your Own Material

Actors, here are a few rules of thumb when producing scenes SPECIFICALLY…

When All You Can Think About Is…

Today is a dark day. As I type this, the death toll in Las Vegas'…
Demo Reels: The Basics

Demo Reels: The Basics

Your reel is so, SO important. Often times, it's the very first…
Self-Tape Tips Part 6 - Unsolicited Self-Tapes

Self-Tape Tips Part 6: Unsolicited Tapes

Casting Directors don't love receiving unsolicited self-tapes. My…
Auditions - No Excuses

Auditions: No Excuses

Auditions: When Excuses Take Over Your Read... "I just got…

Auditions: Moving on from a So-Called “Bad” Read

Not every audition goes perfectly. Actors have good days and…
Self-Tape Tips - Choosing which and how many takes to send

Self-Tape Tips Part 5: Which Takes Should I Send?

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Arguably, one of the most difficult parts of self-taping is choosing…

You are SO Much More Than an Actor

You're laser-focused on getting your acting career off the ground:…

Auditions: Erica’s #1 Pet Peeve

"What's your biggest pet peeve?" I've been asked this question…
Self-Tape Tips - Frame

Self-Tape Tips Part 4: Frame

Finally, let's talk about your self-tape frame and aspect ratio. Here's…
Self-Tape Tips Part 3 - Sound!

Self-Tape Tips Part 3: Sound

Bad sound is frustrating. Think of all of those times when you…
Self-Tape Tips - Lighting

Self-Tape Tips Part 2: Lighting

Two of the most important technical elements to your self-tape…
Self-Tape Tips Part 1 - Finding a backdrop at home

Self-Tape Tips Part 1: Finding a Backdrop at Home

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When self-taping, BACKGROUND / BACKDROPS are the easiest technical…
Self-Tapes Tips

Self-Tape Tips: An Introduction

Actors know: self-tape auditions can be a blessing and a curse. On…

Welcome to the [Erica S.] Bream Blog!

Welcome to the inaugural [Erica S.] Bream Blog-post! Finally…