Many of the business’s most glamorous “I was discovered when…” stories revolve around chance meetings. Unfortunately, many actors interpret this to mean that it’s about who you know. Well, who you know does play a part in the whole equation, but who know doesn’t matter – and who you know won’t care – if you aren’t prepared when who you know presents you with an opportunity.
So if you’re waiting to bump into Mr. Spielberg on the street, make sure you’re making use of the waiting, and make sure you’re prepared. Are your headshot and resume up to date and up to the industry’s standards, are you in class, are you training, are you doing everything you can every single day to make yourself a better actor? You are! Well, then I hope Mr. S finds you next!
