Monthly Archives: March 2007

Profiles in Courage

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Matt D

Folks, you will find an OUTSTANDING and very inspiring article about actor William Fichtner in this week’s Backstage. You might not know his name but you definitely recognize his face– he is a working man’s actor who entered the “biz” … Continue reading →

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Monologue Monotony

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Matt D

Be honest, you’re not exactly thrilled when you have to do a monologue for an audition. They represent the most one-sided of evaluations. You get to do all the work, and the auditors get to sit back and watch and– … Continue reading →

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Acting is not convenient

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Matt D

Last Thursday my agents called– I have an audition on Saturday! I was dumbfounded. I NEVER get auditions through my agency for a Saturday. NEVER. I had to move some appointments, cancel some plans, but hey– it’s sure nice to … Continue reading →

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Howard Katz

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Matt D

Last week I had the tremendous privilege of attending the Roundabout’s opening of “Howard Katz” starring Alfred Molina (look him up if you don’t know) and a very, very talented ensemble cast. Molina is at the heart of one of … Continue reading →

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