In this issue

COVER SPECIAL SECTION: Meet 14 of Today's Hardworking Industry Professionals And learn of their secrets to success!
• Casting Directors Workshops: Legal or Illegal?
• Navigating Your Inner Compass
• The Fallbacks of Callbacks:
• Develop a Very Thick Skin.
• Daisy Winters
• What are the Skills Required to Become an Actor?
• L.A. Agent Monthly Tip
• TALENT SHOWCASE
• Words of Wisdom
• 4 Key Steps to Developing a More Positive Mind-set
• The Top 10 Performance Makeup Mistakes & How to Fix Them
• How to Buy a Sweater
• Rev Up Your Digestion for Good Health
• Rawsome Vegan Life
• Your Horoscope
And More!

Actors And Basketballs

Since the early 1900s and the birth of the Stanislavsky Method, actors have been on a continual quest for truth while acting.

3 mins

Cruising Into Your Performance Career

Beyond the glamour of Hollywood stardom or Broadway fame, performers can find nearly unlimited avenues to practice their craft, or carve out a career making full use of their talents.

4 mins

We can all learn from the amazingly talented &delightful young actress: Shree Crooks

All children have a natural sense of play, a kind of creative curiosity that helps them discover who they are and make sense of their ever-expanding experience. Some kids pick up sports, or dance, or art, and some kids want to be actors!

10+ mins

And a…5,6,7,8 Dance!

Salemah Gabriel, who was born in California and raised in Tennessee, is one of today’s up and coming industry professionals to watch.

7 mins

Billy Blanks, Jr.

Nothing Can Stop Him In His Real-Life Pursuit of Happiness.

10+ mins

A Hardworking Performer

Chinese-British actress, KUNJUE LI chatted with ACT Magazine about life in Tibet, her acting dreams as a child, and her roles on the hit TV drama “Razors: The Return of Jack the Ripper” and “Ancient Assassins” on the Discovery Channel.

6 mins

Five Quick Tips to Change Your Life! Dealing With Rejection

Dealing with rejection can be a very devastating, scary and unpleasant occurrence. However, in life we take many risks with decisions, people, investments, money, etc; and with risk comes the probability that rejection may occur. The reality is you will be rejected at some point in your life and learning how to cope and deal with rejection can be the difference between resilience and future success or unhappiness and becoming stagnant. Here are some common and effective ways to deal with rejection:

5 mins

Meet A Hardworking Performer

TROY D. WILLIAMS aka “Hollywood” has taken the acting world by storm. The nickname “Hollywood” was given to him by his friends, because of his confidence, flashy style of dress, and his overall swag. He has appeared in over 20 productions in his first full year of acting. Williams has really begun to make a name for himself in the industry. With many upcoming projects, he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. His future looks very promising.

7 mins

Meet Thomas Kyriakos… Getting The Shot

ACT Like A Pro caught up with Key Grip Thomas Kyriakos at his home in Stockholm, Sweden while he was prepping for Cine Gear Expo, the premier four-day event in L.A. for professionals engaged in the technology, entertainment and media industry.

6 mins

Passionate, Enthusiastic, Helpful: David Blue

Meeting David Blue for the first time feels like getting reacquainted with an old friend. He’s instantly engaged and his neighborly demeanor creates a welcoming space. At this point, it doesn’t even feel like I’m here to interview him, but more to have a nice afternoon chat over coffee.

3 mins

Cortney Chyme

Buffalo was once a national hotspot for performance arts, and with the recent resurgence of the city, the entertainment community is once again growing into prominence. One of those up-and-coming multitalented performers is CORTNEY CHYME. After growing up in nearby Youngstown, New York, Cortney has made an impact as one of Buffalo’s top female vocal talents, and boasts an impressive array of dance performance credits as well, including performances at The World’s Largest Disco, and performing for Jim Kelly’s Kelly for Kids Foundation. Currently she is a standing board member of Dance Days of Buffalo, a local foundation with a goal of developing the dance community, and dance performance opportunities for young performers.

4 mins

A Petite Powerhouse

After less than a year blogging, SHELLEY MORECROFT has attended LFW, the MOBO Awards and worked with Microsoft. She discusses challenges, career goals and her favorite designers with Rosa Fairfield

3 mins

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ACT Like A Pro Magazine Description:

Each month, ACT Magazine helps talented performers live their dreams. 

ACT MAGAZINE's goal is to help new and veteran performers and those behind the camera, navigate the winding path to success in Hollywood and elsewhere. ACT was created to help everyone in the entertainment industry grow in a positive way. Read submissions from trusted professionals who are eager to share their knowledge, in every issue.  Every month, ACT offers a positive platform to help promote talented actors, entertainers and performers who are actively working in the industry as well as guidance for those who are just starting out. Learn about what really happens behind-the-scenes from the amazingly talented people themselves in exclusive interviews, as they share their wisdom and the secrets to their successes.  Discover how to take the best care of yourself, important industry news and valuable advice that every performer should know, all in a fun, easy-to-read format.  

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