I can't afford new PHOTOGRAPHS, what should I do?
I'm a BIG PERSON, do I need to LOSE WEIGHT to work in this business?
Should I go to an AUDITION if I'm sick?
How do I find a VOICE TEACHER?
How do I get into COMMERCIALS?
What is a FIRST REFUSAL in commercials?
How many different HEADSHOTS do I need?
What should I put on my RESUME, or leave off?
How do I choose a PHOTOGRAPHER?
How do deal with REJECTION?
Is it a good idea to go on TOUR?
What's an INDUSTRIAL?
Can I book a PILOT if I'm in NYC?
Should I go to LA for PILOT SEASON?
get new When should I PICTURES?
How do I get INDUSTRY PEOPLE to come to SHOWCASES?
Where do I find the best ACTING CLASSES?
What is PILOT SEASON?
How do I prepare for a MUSICAL THEATRE audition?
What kind of music is best for a MUSICAL THEATRE audition?
How do I break into VOICE OVERS?
What should I wear in my PHOTOS?
Should I do SHOWCASES?
How do I find a MONOLOGUE?
ACT I - GETTING HERE
ACT II - GETTING STARTED
THIS IS A BUSINESS - YOU ARE A PRODUCT
WHAT IS MY TYPE?
HOW SHOULD I LOOK?
SHOULD I CHANGE MY NAME?
WHAT KINDS OF WORK ARE OUT THERE FOR ME ?
RESEARCH THE MARKETPLACE
TOOLS I NEED TO SELL MY PRODUCT
ACT III - GETTING AHEAD

SHOULD I CHANGE MY NAME?

This is tough; there are so many reasons why people keep or change their name. I say if you are comfortable and confident with your name, if your family name is important to you, if you are willing to politely correct everyone who mispronounces it or misspells it, then KEEP IT. If you have never been happy with your name, if you are more secure having a "stage name" instead of your own, if it is obscure and complicated to remember and spell, if you get tired of correcting everyone, CHANGE IT!







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