The Strike is Over – What’s Next?

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Fran Montano
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This month’s acting blog from Fran Montano of Actors Workout Studio discusses the aftermath- “The Strike is Over - What’s Next?”
The Strike is Over - What’s Next?

[NoHo Arts District, CA] – This month’s acting blog from Fran Montano of Actors Workout Studio discusses the aftermath- “The Strike is Over – What’s Next?” 

Well, the strike is over. Congratulations to all of you who have stuck it out. Let’s face it, we’re all excited to get back to work. Production is rescheduling and readjusting their schedules. Agents, managers, casting directors, publicists and so many others are getting back to their work.  For many of you, it sounds like a chance to get back to work, back to auditioning, and back in the game. My advice is to be patient. We’ve come a long way, and for many, it might not happen right away. Be patient, everyone is adjusting.  Connect with your team, agents, managers, casting directors. Connect with those you know and have relationships with. Let them know you’re ready and make sure you are ready. Your reel, resume, media all should be current and up to date. Have your tools in perfect shape and your instrument working excellently. Then…. be patient and give it time, give yourself time, don’t be desperate, it is coming back. It might take some of you more time than others, don’t be judgemental, just have your ducks in a row so you are ready for what is supposed to happen for you.  Remember, attitude is everything. After craft and preparation is solid,  attitude is what is necessary.  If things don’t happen right away, take a look at what needs to be tended to, be patient with yourself, get help from your team, coaches, and whoever is supporting you. You want to be ready when auditions come your way, and they will.  If you’re doing your work, they will. As always, I believe you need to be in a class or workshop that keeps your game sharp.

The most important thing is to stay patient and know even though the strike is over, it could be a little slow before everyone starts working. Don’t get discouraged, we are back in business, and your time will come. It may not be immediately. Remember, attitude is everything right now. 

I wish you the best. It’s finally over.

Fran Montano
Actors Workout Studio

Fran Montano
Fran Montano
Fran Montano - is the owner and Artistic Director of The Actors Workout Studio, located in the NoHo Arts District for nearly 30 years. It is one of the longest running small, intimate theaters and Acting Schools in the Los Angeles area. AWS was created to being a “home” for aspiring and working actors were the work not only includes classes and training, but personal coaching, career planning, networking, showcasing, and regular performing. His students range from beginning actors, accomplished actors who work regularly in film, television, and stage, as well as numerous working directors and writers. His style is on an individual basis and in his small, intimate classes, it’s like working with a private coach. His reputation is in finding and breaking actors blocks Fran’s background as an actor, in producing, directing and theater makes him an excellent resource for actors in Los Angeles, in finding their way both in their talent, and promoting their career. Visit www.actorsworkout.com for more information and a schedule of classes and productions
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