Category Archives: Life in New York

Profiles in courage

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Matt D

I’ve just this week learned that one of my friends is about to live the dream—he is earning enough income from his acting work to live exclusively on it, and as a result he is able to leave his survival … Continue reading →

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Profiles in courage

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Matt D

The strike is over!  Hallelujah, hallelujah! Let’s celebrate by focusing this week on hope. What if a powerful news-gathering entity were able to profile fifteen film actors that delivered breakthrough, career-defining performances in 2007?  Not necessarily superstars but rising talents … Continue reading →

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Report from the trenches: strike blues (2 of 2)

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Matt D

Report from the trenches: (2 of 2) I’m starting to hear rumors that the WGA strike may end soon.  However, residual effects could linger for who knows how long, especially with a SAG strike looming in the summer. NBC canceled … Continue reading →

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Let's talk about representation

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Matt D

Today I received an email from a curious party asking how she can get in touch with an agent.  Since questions about representation come to me about a dozen times a day I think it’s high time I address the … Continue reading →

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What can Alex Rodriguez teach us about show business?

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Matt D

If you don’t know who Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez is then you probably are not a baseball fan. He is one of the game’s most talented and controversial figures. No, he’s not into drugs or steroids, and he’s never been in … Continue reading →

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